Injuries

[CaptainMorgans]

First time i've been made aware of this

CaptainMorgans guy.​

Have i missed something?
Is he like the Fallowthingy bloke who likes to stir things up just to get noticed?
Going to keep my eye on him from now.

Bless him.

You'll be very disappointed if you're hoping to find some sort of attention seeking troll.

I generally just post my views on the Blades as per any other poster.
Occasionally, I seem to err towards being a realist, possibly leaning towards being slightly negative.
Quite often my posts are positive... these ones seemingly go unnoticed.

It shouldn't offend, it certainly isn't intended to.

If you are going to "look out" for me, I'd advise you read the content of my posts and challenge that (see Stretch ) , rather than going straight to the "you're miserable" ramblings that some prefer.
But either way, who cares.

 

[South Sea Blade]

First time i've been made aware of this

CaptainMorgans guy.​

Have i missed something?
Is he like the Fallowthingy bloke who likes to stir things up just to get noticed?
Going to keep my eye on him from now.

Bless him.

Not sure how you've missed CM - he's one of the more regular posters on here. Certainly not a troll, and more often than not offers a well-balanced view of things. However, there is a bit of an ongoing battle between him and Silent Blade which I find quite fun. CM is the go-to man if you want to know the worst case scenario with regard to the injury situation.

 

[derfblade.3]

You'll be very disappointed if you're hoping to find some sort of attention seeking troll.

I generally just post my views on the Blades as per any other poster.
Occasionally, I seem to err towards being a realist, possibly leaning towards being slightly negative.
Quite often my posts are positive... these ones seemingly go unnoticed.

It shouldn't offend, it certainly isn't intended to.

If you are going to "look out" for me, I'd advise you read the content of my posts and challenge that (see Stretch ) , rather than going straight to the "you're miserable" ramblings that some prefer.
But either way, who cares.

Nowt wrong with saying it as it is. I have criticised almost every aspect of the club, players or whatever is going on in that moment when something has happened but faced attack from posters who won't have owt said about "their" club.
Having a pop for no reason is another matter, as is referring to our players as twats or cunts.
Constructive criticism is fine if that's your opinion. The sad thing on here is the abuse you get for saying what you think about something.
I suppose that's how it is.

P.S ,I do care

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Yes but even if Boro put in 2 points per game from now to the end of the season (which is some ask by the way) they will finish on 79 points. For us not to hit that, we would need to drop to 1.4 points per game, which likewise would be some ask, without a catastrophe of some sorts. I just don't see it happening, especially as we built up this lead despite contending with more injuries than we currently have.

Hi Stretch,

Between the international break in September and the World Cup break in November we played 11 games.

We went six games without a win and eventually our form picked up and we went on a little run.
We got 15 points from those 11 games, equivalent to 1.36 points / game.

We have 10 injuries again and we've only been back a few weeks. The number is climbing, rather than reducing.

Do I think it's at least possible that we could have another injury crisis and go through a similar dip in form? Yes, I do.
Which is why I think a lot of people's confidence levels (those saying promotion is nay certain) are too high and very premature with 20 games (!) still to go.

By the way, I'm not predicting anything. I'm just concerned by the conditioning of our squad and see it as the only barrier to us pissing it... this is why I pay particular attention to the injury status.

 

[Nightsweats]

Hi Stretch,

Between the international break in September and the World Cup break in November we played 11 games.

We went six games without a win and eventually our form picked up and we went on a little run.
We got 15 points from those 11 games, equivalent to 1.36 points / game.

We have 10 injuries again and we've only been back a few weeks. The number is climbing, rather than reducing.

Do I think it's at least possible that we could have another injury crisis and go through a similar dip in form? Yes, I do.
Which is why I think a lot of people's confidence levels (those saying promotion is nay certain) are too high and very premature with 20 games (!) still to go.

By the way, I'm not predicting anything. I'm just concerned by the conditioning of our squad and see it as the only barrier to us pissing it... this is why I pay particular attention to the injury status.

God help us if he picks any first teamers at Millwall.

 

[Booker4]

Hi Stretch,

Between the international break in September and the World Cup break in November we played 11 games.

We went six games without a win and eventually our form picked up and we went on a little run.
We got 15 points from those 11 games, equivalent to 1.36 points / game.

We have 10 injuries again and we've only been back a few weeks. The number is climbing, rather than reducing.

Do I think it's at least possible that we could have another injury crisis and go through a similar dip in form? Yes, I do.
Which is why I think a lot of people's confidence levels (those saying promotion is nay certain) are too high and very premature with 20 games (!) still to go.

By the way, I'm not predicting anything. I'm just concerned by the conditioning of our squad and see it as the only barrier to us pissing it... this is why I pay particular attention to the injury status.

There's injuries and then there's injuries to key players and/or those that do not have an equivalent quality replacement: Egan, Norwood, Ahemhodzic, Lowe, McBurnie and Ndiaye spring to mind - Berge too when on form. So as it is we're without McBurnie and Lowe from that list which isn't too bad, but losing others as we have then puts pressure on others to have to play every match although some can cope with this easier than others. In this aspect a quick word for Egan and Norwood who just never seem to have injuries and these players are invaluable. I'm not faulting those that have injury issues as long as it's not due to poor lifestyle/lack of training to stay fit but I wouldn't imagine this is the issue with any of them.

 

[Keen Blade]

Bully for him
Do you ever have a positive thought
Or enjoy anything ?

Play the post , not the poster.

 

[Frank the tank]

Play the post , not the poster.

What does that even mean ?

 

[Nightsweats]

There's injuries and then there's injuries to key players and/or those that do not have an equivalent quality replacement: Egan, Norwood, Ahemhodzic, Lowe, McBurnie and Ndiaye spring to mind - Berge too when on form. So as it is we're without McBurnie and Lowe from that list which isn't too bad, but losing others as we have then puts pressure on others to have to play every match although some can cope with this easier than others. In this aspect a quick word for Egan and Norwood who just never seem to have injuries and these players are invaluable. I'm not faulting those that have injury issues as long as it's not due to poor lifestyle/lack of training to stay fit but I wouldn't imagine this is the issue with any of them.

If it was one or two then maybe a finger could be pointed "Moose style" at the guilty parties. The ridiculously disparate number of ongoing self perpetuating nature of the injury situation must surely make even the slowest observer ask questions as to why.

 

[Keen Blade]

It looks like Clark has dodgy hamstrings which is very disappointing because he's performed extremely well recently. RND is out and JLT is not quite as good.
McBurnie has scored lots this season and must be seen as a key absence because we look threadbare at striker.
Obviously it would be wonderful if Jebbo or Osula could suddenly replace his "line-leading" and goals.
The number & severity of injuries this season has affected our squad.
Everyone knows that financially this is a shit or bust season.
We are in a better than expected position to get promoted.
There is nothing "miserable" about fans who can see that injuries seem to be damaging our chances whilst the club is claiming it has no money to plug important gaps.
This is but one thread amongst loads of others.
If you don't want to keep up to date with squad availability , don't visit this thread.
After all , 'Injuries' are never going to have us jumping for joy.
But the thread is factual & informative , not miserable.

 

[Keen Blade]

What does that even mean ?

It means don't be personally abusive to people , thinking you have the right to criticize what you perceive is their personality and eventually calling them miserable cunts.
Just discuss the topic.
And if you don't like the topic of 'Injuries' or have any interest in discussing it , don't visit the thread.

 

[Frank the tank]

It means don't be personally abusive to people , thinking you have the right to criticize what you perceive is their personality and eventually calling them miserable cunts.
Just discuss the topic.
And if you don't like the topic of 'Injuries' or have any interest in discussing it , don't visit the thread.

If you can show me where i have called someone specifically a miserable cunt then go ahead

 

[Snowflake]

Fair assessment imho.

Amidst the financial and takeover rumour doom and gloom, the only concern I have over promotion is injuries.

We did very well to reach the WC break in the top two considering the injuries we had. Whilst some are now back, we're already losing others again.

Based on the last year or more, there's plenty of chance that we'll continue to struggle in this regard for the remainder of the season.

It's the one negative about the playing side and the only reason we'll fail to be promoted imho. Unless of course there's a kick or two in the balls on the transfer out front this month

Several other sides have significant injury problems. Ask Watford how many they have out.

 

[Snowflake]

What does that even mean ?

Seems obvious to me .

 

[10-0 win]

We probably never had so many of our promising youth training with the first team due to the Mountain of injuries. Like the look of Andre Brooks . Must be a great experience for them. Wonder if we'll see some of them taking the step into first team. Arblaster did ok on debut. Like to see 2-3 at Millwall.

 

[Danetheblade]

First time i've been made aware of this

CaptainMorgans guy.​

Have i missed something?
Is he like the Fallowthingy bloke who likes to stir things up just to get noticed?
Going to keep my eye on him from now.

Bless him.

Fraid' not.. CMs' a regular poster who's balanced with his comments. Doesn't feel the need to blow smoke up folks arses.

 

[Stretch]

Hi Stretch,

Between the international break in September and the World Cup break in November we played 11 games.

We went six games without a win and eventually our form picked up and we went on a little run.
We got 15 points from those 11 games, equivalent to 1.36 points / game.

We have 10 injuries again and we've only been back a few weeks. The number is climbing, rather than reducing.

Do I think it's at least possible that we could have another injury crisis and go through a similar dip in form? Yes, I do.
Which is why I think a lot of people's confidence levels (those saying promotion is nay certain) are too high and very premature with 20 games (!) still to go.

By the way, I'm not predicting anything. I'm just concerned by the conditioning of our squad and see it as the only barrier to us pissing it... this is why I pay particular attention to the injury status.

Anything is possible CM, but the point it how likely it is that the various scenarios all occur to make us catchable? History of this league suggests it won't happen, with the size of the points gap involved.

Should we have another similar dip in form over the next 10 games (very possible), it is equally possible that we then put together another 10 game spell like the one in Nov-Dec, where we beat almost everything put in front of us. In the meantime, Boro, Watford, whoever, can't really afford any slip ups.

I seem to recall us having 14 points to make up last season, when we really started hitting form under Hecky, and had a longer period of time to do it. We fell short, and that was after barely dropping any points. The same applied to Forest, albeit by a smaller deficit. The gap to Bournemouth and Fulham was just too big.

I always think to myself, who's shoes would I rather be in, and on this occasion (us or the chasing pack) it's not even a debate. However, like you I am not predicting anything, just saying what I think is the most likely outcome.

 

[Keen Blade]

If you can show me where i have called someone specifically a miserable cunt then go ahead

Come on , It is a fair and reasonable inference from your string of recent posts beginning with you asking CM if he ever has a positive thought or ever enjoys anything !
Is that not an attack on his character ?
Then you are soon onto your "miserable" descriptions.

 

[Nightsweats]

Several other sides have significant injury problems. Ask Watford how many they have out.

We probably never had so many of our promising youth training with the first team due to the Mountain of injuries. Like the look of Andre Brooks . Must be a great experience for them. Wonder if we'll see some of them taking the step into first team. Arblaster did ok on debut. Like to see 2-3 at Millwall.

None of the players from our "promising youth training team" will get us anywhere near promotion. Nothing else matters. Great experience for Andre Brooks won't bring in £120m.

 

[10-0 win]

He played for Blackpool last season. And I don't think he's played for Forest?

But the Blackpool Gazette seems to agree with you. Did he play for Blackpool this season? Can't recall.

Damn.

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None of the players from our "promising youth training team" will get us anywhere near promotion. Nothing else matters. Great experience for Andre Brooks won't bring in £120m.

Worst case ,we got to go with what we,ve got. FA cup should be the scene to play some of them. We,re still solid defencively despite all injuries. Don,t think we,ve fielded same team back to back all season. Hopefully we,ll see some surprise incoming. Coulibaly will be like a new arrival if he play some part.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Back on topic, this may give an indication of the squad for Millwall.

 

[Bladesman]

Back on topic, this may give an indication of the squad for Millwall.

There is the assumption that carrying knocks are something serious. I think with the players missing they are probably being rested as a precaution rather than them not being able to play. Berge, Ozzy, Lowe maybe Clark too depending on his scan are being rested. No point risking anyone who isn't 100%.

RND and Brewster we know won't be back soon.

Reda we know isn't happy and might be off back to Brighton.

McBurnie is the one on the list that is that concerns me because Hecky is being very quiet on him. Is his injury worse than thought or is he leaving?

It's strange as most of us want a lot of the first team rested this weekend and it seems like that might happen, yet everyone is now having a panic that half the squad are injured again.

 

[Charlieblade]

PH said in his presser that he still wants to win every game and he likes the FA Cup atmosphere.

Expect a strong side out against Millwall, who we play in the league soon enough. Don’t give our tactics away this week, but rest anyone carrying a knock.

I know some fans would prefer to pick our youth players and I’m sure some will start and others will come off the bench. No need to take big risks, but the squad is paid to play football, score goals and win games.

PH wants to win all our games and I hope we win and get a top 6 team at the Lane next round.

 

[Frank the tank]

Come on , It is a fair and reasonable inference from your string of recent posts beginning with you asking CM if he ever has a positive thought or ever enjoys anything !
Is that not an attack on his character ?
Then you are soon onto your "miserable" descriptions.

Its just a generalisation of the tone i dont have any personal problem with anyone on this forum

 

[Snowflake]

None of the players from our "promising youth training team" will get us anywhere near promotion. Nothing else matters. Great experience for Andre Brooks won't bring in £120m.

Why not ? If only one plays in any match, there is no reason to believe his performance would lead to us not winning.

 

[SUFC Guy]

PH said in his presser that he still wants to win every game and he likes the FA Cup atmosphere.

Expect a strong side out against Millwall, who we play in the league soon enough. Don’t give our tactics away this week, but rest anyone carrying a knock.

I know some fans would prefer to pick our youth players and I’m sure some will start and others will come off the bench. No need to take big risks, but the squad is paid to play football, score goals and win games.

PH wants to win all our games and I hope we win and get a top 6 team at the Lane next round.

Deffo a game to play 4-4-2

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Chelsea seem to be having a run of injuries similar to our recent experience. I have no idea whether this suggests that bad luck can happen to anyone at any time, or whether there are similar underlying explanations in both cases. I assume training facilities at Chelsea are not sub-standard.

 

[Keen Blade]

There is the assumption that carrying knocks are something serious. I think with the players missing they are probably being rested as a precaution rather than them not being able to play. Berge, Ozzy, Lowe maybe Clark too depending on his scan are being rested. No point risking anyone who isn't 100%.

RND and Brewster we know won't be back soon.

Reda we know isn't happy and might be off back to Brighton.

McBurnie is the one on the list that is that concerns me because Hecky is being very quiet on him. Is his injury worse than thought or is he leaving?

It's strange as most of us want a lot of the first team rested this weekend and it seems like that might happen, yet everyone is now having a panic that half the squad are injured again.

It is obvious that promotion to the PL is more important than progress in the FA Cup.
So any player who has any issues whatsoever should be excluded , even those who are carrying the sort of knocks which would not see them excluded from a promotion-deciding game.
But PH has to be diplomatic , he has to say that he wants to win every game , out of respect for the Cup.
So in his position , I would be exaggerating my reports of injury in order to justify leaving players out.
As a fan I would not read too much into the squad at Millwall - it's not as significant as if it were a game where 3 promotion points are at stake.
A more accurate picture will be gained from the squad v Stoke

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Just to backup my earlier points re: Middlesbrough and West Brom potentially being a threat.

Of course, the graph also shows that we're probably too good to be caught. That should be right, but I do think we're going to have to show good form to hold them off (83 points the target) which will become difficult (as we saw in October) if we continue this injury trend.

Burnley and Blackburn seem to be very fortunate to have the points totals they do.
Watford, unless they strengthen a lot, will probably continue to be relatively efficient and maintain play-off form.
The likelihood that we're not going to do anything in the transfer window whilst rivals do, also leads me to worry about our ability to keep hold of our big lead.

 

[Bell4]

Fraid' not.. CMs' a regular poster who's balanced with his comments. Doesn't feel the need to blow smoke up folks arses.

He doesn’t but I do

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