Big Jack

[LudlamBlade]

He's not coming back it's been 2 years already

Phil Jones
Eric Abidal
Adam Forshaw
Ronaldo

Don't give up on him just yet

 

[Bertie Mee]

Do not really wish to be the purveyor of bad news but I heard from somebody who has good connections to the club that it’s all over for the big man and he’s retired. Hope I’m wrong

 

[Berkshire Blade]

He's not coming back it's been 2 years already

Bet these people said the same...

Missing cat reunited with family after 14 years - thanks to microchip

A microchip is inserted under a cat's skin which contains the owner's number, so they can be contacted if the cat goes missing.

news.sky.com

That said it's highly likely he's just seeing out his contract now. One year to go. Nowhere near fitness. Two years out. Only a fool would be planning for return now from a club point of view. We need to move on.

 

[bongleblade]

He will be looking at coaching badges in his last year with us i’d imagine. A Massive shame for a huge talent

 

[Bladesman]

Do not really wish to be the purveyor of bad news but I heard from somebody who has good connections to the club that it’s all over for the big man and he’s retired. Hope I’m wrong

Enough people have said but we shall see.

 

[BigBed]

Hecky has already eluded to needing a "special defensive coach"!
Read between the lines boys and girls....

 

[Superblades]

Bet these people said the same...

Missing cat reunited with family after 14 years - thanks to microchip

A microchip is inserted under a cat's skin which contains the owner's number, so they can be contacted if the cat goes missing.

news.sky.com

That said it's highly likely he's just seeing out his contract now. One year to go. Nowhere near fitness. Two years out. Only a fool would be planning for return now from a club point of view. We need to move on.

Is there a compensation clause or something similar available to players whilst still under contract? I stand to be corrected but I’m sure that’s what Dane Whitehouse said in the podcast with YorkBlade recently, that’s why he took it whilst still under contract.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

According to Hecky back to light running at shirecliffe and no side effects

I hope at the very least he can make a farewell appearance as we have a final day celebration...

 

[finlaytheblade]

According to Hecky back to light running at shirecliffe and no side effects

I hope at the very least he can make a farewell appearance as we have a final day celebration...

Jack obviously not given up on returning to action.
Maybe not able to get to the levels we are aiming for! But!
He's a fitness fanatic so I wouldn't rule it out.
He will have taken advice on compensation I would think.

 

[brownblade]

What was his big Instagram announcement the other week?

 

[ForgeBlade]

According to Hecky back to light running at shirecliffe and no side effects

I hope at the very least he can make a farewell appearance as we have a final day celebration...

Would love nothing more. Already up, party atmosphere, Blades get a corner in the last minute, sub on JOC and he powers a header into the top corner.

The ensuing chorus of "Jack O'Connell's magic..." is so loud it actually takes the roof off the kop, so we finally have to build a new one

 

[Bladesman]

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

I would absolutely love to see him back playing, at any level or standard.

I just hope for him first and foremost though that he can simply be able to run/jog etc for himself and having a healthy life.

 

[Snowflake]

Would love nothing more. Already up, party atmosphere, Blades get a corner in the last minute, sub on JOC and he powers a header into the top corner.

The ensuing chorus of "Jack O'Connell's magic..." is so loud it actually takes the roof off the kop, so we finally have to build a new one

...a trip to the moon on gossamer wings.

 

[Argentinemanager]

Thats the best news for ages, hope it is helpful his well being

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

Tell you what there must be a pretty decent running club going on at the moment. JOC, Baldock, RND, Brewster any more?

 

[bornablade]

May not be relevant to tomorrow's game but this is great news.

Hope to hear a long and loud 'Magic Hat' that will lift the atmosphere at the Lane tomorrow.

 

[Bladesman]

Tell you what there must be a pretty decent running club going on at the moment. JOC, Baldock, RND, Brewster any more?

Stevens? An alright 5 a side team there.

 

[mattbianco1]

"Great to see him outside".

He's not been bed ridden FFS

 

[Bladesman]

"Great to see him outside".

He's not been bed ridden FFS

I don't know he spends a lot of time in the gym. Maybe he lives in the gym now?

 

[Grappler]

Imagine being an opposition player and seeing JOC running straight at you, built like that!

 

[Davalon]

Imagine being an opposition player and seeing JOC running straight at you, built like that!

I agree with you and we know what JOC was like.

However, I always used to think if I was still playing (as a defender) and saw Conor Sammon coming out, I'd think 'fuckin hell'

But as we know all too well, very tall with a muscular build but powder puff and constantly outjumped.