Baldock

[Blade58]

Looks like yet another week gone and another fitness test and the ongoing "close to a return", but GB still won't be available for Brizzle


"George Baldock was expected to be available for selection for the trip to the Lions, however, the United manager has confirmed that his wing-back remains close to a return, with the match against the Robins coming too soon."


https://ninetyminutesonline.com/she...r-gets-injury-boost-ahead-bristol-city-clash/

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

:-(

Such a shame because we have two excellent right backs, when fit. It doesn't seem sensible to pursue one in Jan when we really could do with spending the money elsewhere but it is leaving us short at the moment, pulling players out of preferred positions and also losing our natural attacking threat on that side which is so important to how we play.

 

[Pinchy]

Looks like yet another week gone and another fitness test and the ongoing "close to a return", but GB still won't be available for Brizzle


"George Baldock was expected to be available for selection for the trip to the Lions, however, the United manager has confirmed that his wing-back remains close to a return, with the match against the Robins coming too soon."


https://ninetyminutesonline.com/she...r-gets-injury-boost-ahead-bristol-city-clash/

It’s bollocks hack reporting isn’t it? Tufty hasn’t said any such thing. That’s not to say GB will play, of course.

 

[derfblade.3]

Chris does say "He's close" but doesn't say the Brizzle game has come too soon so fingers crossed for tonight.

 

[JohnDenver]

He was taken off against QPR as a precaution with reported tightness in the hammy.

Such a long layoff suggests the problems are more involved than that. Worrying for a player who looks so promising.

 

[Dec]

It's just shit journalism. Obviously meant to put Lions to describe Millwall but mistakenly put Robins.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Dont risk him on a freezing cold nite.

Leon Clarke to wear a bobble hat.

 

[Tyler Durden]

That's a 3 goal minimum for Bristol City then.

 

[GrayBlade]

Looks like yet another week gone and another fitness test and the ongoing "close to a return", but GB still won't be available for Brizzle


"George Baldock was expected to be available for selection for the trip to the Lions, however, the United manager has confirmed that his wing-back remains close to a return, with the match against the Robins coming too soon."


https://ninetyminutesonline.com/she...r-gets-injury-boost-ahead-bristol-city-clash/

I’m not sure that piece says he’s not fit buddy, and TBH why would Wilder want to let Brizzle know if he is?

That said, a freezing night game might nor be the best time for him to return and see if his hamstring ok now, but then again how many games are not going to be pretty taters at this time of year?

 

[RealMcCoy]

I’m not sure that piece says he’s not fit buddy, and TBH why would Wilder want to let Brizzle know if he is?

That said, a freezing night game might nor be the best time for him to return and see if his hamstring ok now, but then again how many games are not going to be pretty taters at this time of year?

“with the match against the Robins coming too soon” suggests he’s not yet fit. Not saying it’s true, but it’s in the article. Didn’t get said by Wilder, so not sure where the opinion is coming from.

 

[Lane Ender]

That's a 3 goal minimum for Bristol City then.

Youve gone all negative TD whats up?

 

[Blade58]

"however, the United manager has confirmed that his wing-back remains close to a return, with the match against the Robins coming too soon."

We will see tonight, but I interpreted that statement by the "hack" as a quote or at least that CW inferred that

I hope he starts, as we need to be as close to full strength as we can be

 

[Tyler Durden]

Youve gone all negative TD whats up?

The bloody defence mate, it's an absolute train wreck.

 

[Lane Ender]

The bloody defence mate, it's an absolute train wreck.

Have faith in our leader he’ll sort it.

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Chris does say "He's close" but doesn't say the Brizzle game has come too soon so fingers crossed for tonight.

Fingers crossed then? We need his pace to deal with their pace. I fear a make shift right back could get owned tonight. His pace would force them onto the defensive too.

 

[GrayBlade]

"however, the United manager has confirmed that his wing-back remains close to a return, with the match against the Robins coming too soon."

We will see tonight, but I interpreted that statement by the "hack" as a quote or at least that CW inferred that

I hope he starts, as we need to be as close to full strength as we can be

Yep I saw that B58 and just read it that he’s got his games mixed up, as the paragraph below seems to make it clear that he’s just quoting from the club’s OS. Anyway, fingers crossed, we definitely need GB back and playing regularly mate. UTB

 

[COME BACK CHED]

Dont risk him on a freezing cold nite.

Leon Clarke to wear a bobble hat.

Alan Knill to wear a snoood made out of Squirrel Fur .

 

[Mumbo]

Dont risk him on a freezing cold nite.

Leon Clarke to wear a bobble hat.

Dr who scarf...... with three defenders and Billy Sharp hanging on to it getting dragged through the snow.

 

[SteveBlade]

Baldock, more like Balcrock.

 

[BigBed]

Where is Nathen Thomas, surely he could play down the right??

 

[him behind you]

Where is Nathen Thomas, surely he could play down the right??

Im sure Lafferty could too if fit. Not my favourite but at least a wingback rather than a centre half (Bash).

 

[BigBed]

Thought lafferty was a lefty?

 

[Balham]

Thought lafferty was a lefty?

He is. Nathan Thomas, however, is that much of a southpaw he may as well not have a foot at the end of his right leg.

 

[BigBed]

I'm lost?, from wot I've seen of Thomas, he can play both sides??

 

[Alfreton14Blade]

Wonder if Chris will be channelling his inner Adkins, getting ready for George's return, by inviting us to get on board the Baldockcoaster?

... No, no he won't.