Bottom line is Hayden doesn't deserve the title as much as he should. For a man to win the title where he hasn't led a race for more than 5 laps outside of America is silly. however he was consistent this year which is what sometimes you need. For the first time we have seen Vale crack under pressure and show he is only human, and a gracious loser too.
Next year i think Desmojen and Ninja has got it spot on, most of the forums I have posted on say that Hayden has been fantastic this year but I will put good money on it that he has a s**t year next year just like Kenny Roberts did and everyone will moan and say exactly what I have said all along
