How will Craig Hobson be remembered at Chester FC ?
Throughout his time with the club the 28-year-old divided opinion and, particularly during the latter stages of last season, came in for some rough treatment from a section of supporters.
There was no doubt he could be frustrating and Hobson himself admitted his biggest downfall was consistency: excellent one game, disappointing the next.
But the criticism directed at him, most notably when he was jeered before coming on as a substitute against Altrincham in January, overstepped the mark of fairness on occasion.
Like all players, Hobson had his limitations but he can not accused of lacking heart or commitment: he was always willing to put a shift in for the team and leave everything on the pitch.
There were times when that didn't quite measure up to fans' expectations, causing his detractors to argue he was playing at a level above himself, however if that was the case then his contribution over the course of his 82 appearances doesn't look too bad.
Before signing for Altrincham this week, Hobson was the club's third longest serving player behind Craig Mahon and John Rooney.
His departure had been expected and in fairness the timing feels right for both parties, and while he might feel disappointed about how things have ended, he leaves as an honourable servant.
Here are five of his best moments in a blue and white shirt:
He scored against the Wrexham
Hobson didn't just score against Chester's fiercest rivals. He scored in what was arguably the most unforgettable of all the cross-border derbies. And he scored a goal that defied logic.
It still doesn't quite make sense. Did he mean it? Of course he did. Could he do it again? Probably not. But he did. And it was brilliant. John Rooney's shot looked to be heading wide when Hobson instinctively raised his foot and flicked the ball beyond the wrong-footed Daniel Bachmann.
That goal swung the momentum back in Chester's favour and gave them the belief to go on to complete an incredible comeback victory.
A nightmare for Southend's defence
Ben Heneghan and Craig Mahon got the goals in the 2-1 FA Cup first round win at Southend United but it was Hobson who laid the platform.
Hobson had the measure of central defenders Luke Prosser and Jakub Sokolik, roughing them up and getting under their skin from the first minute to the last.
It was a top draw old fashioned centre forward's performance and one that drew deserved acclaim from Southend boss Phil Brown following the game.
Moss Rose match-winner
It's impossible to overlook Hobson's last-gasp winner at Moss Rose last August as the Blues somehow turned a 1-0 defeat into a 2-1 victory in stoppage time.
Chester had the better chances in a disappointing game but Macclesfield looked to be heading for the three points until substitute Tom Peers stabbed home an equaliser in the closing moments.
A point would have been a good return in the circumstances but Hobson had other ideas and rifled in a sensational winner from 20 yards in the final seconds, sparking wild celebrations with team-mates and supporters with limbs everywhere.
Kick-starting the Kiddy comeback
Although he was on the field for the entire game, Hobson struggled to make an impact in a wider role during the first-half but came to life in the final half-hour as Chester showed plenty of spirit to salvage an unlikely draw.
Kidderminster were 2-0 up and cruising at the break but when Chey Dunkley was sent-off for blocking Hobson's goal-bound shot with his arm, the Blues had the perfect chance to get back into the game, however Chris Iwelumo's weak attempt from the spot was saved.
Hobson moved to centre forward when Iwelumo was substituted soon after and began to cause the Harriers defence no end of trouble, heading in the first goal with 10 minutes to go and unsettling the hosts late on as Wayne Riley rescued a point for the Blues.
Troubling the Tykes
The Blues came so close to pulling off a memorable FA Cup upset at Oakwell and Hobson, making his first start in five games, was immense.
Operating on his own against the experienced pairing of Martin Crainie and Lewin Nyatanga, he ran himself into the ground over the 90 minutes chasing down lost causes, pressuring Barnsley's back four and holding up the ball to help his team-mates.
He almost found a goal too as Joe Dudgeon cleared his glancing header off the line at the end of the first-half. It was a performance that showed Hobson at his best.
