Brayford

[Boxer Blade]

Cannot remember how bad his injury was, will he be back for the start of the season?

 

[Highbury_Blade]

Cannot remember how bad his injury was, will he be back for the start of the season?

Calf injury wasn't it? Can't imagine that would take Apr-Aug to heal?

 

[SwissBlade]

Calf injury wasn't it? Can't imagine that would take Apr-Aug to heal?

http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-john-brayford-3034385.aspx

Exactly that. Think it was a tear, so a couple of months to come back to full fitness (end of May/ June), meaning that he should be ok to start pre season with the team

 

[Tyler Durden]

Probably sounds brutal, but he's been a spent force since his last injury. I think it's probably fair to question how much of an asset he can actually be at this point.

 

[I should coco]

Probably sounds brutal, but he's been a spent force since his last injury. I think it's probably fair to question how much of an asset he can actually be at this point.

From where I'm sitting, it sounds very brutal.

He was okay when he came back in with NA playing 5 at the back but in some games he had nothing in front of him to help track back. Given what Billy has said about lack of team spirit it wouldn't be a great surprise if JB's head dropped a bit when surrounded by lightweights.

A good team spirit and 11 players who want to play for one another and I think we will see the old Beard circa 2014.

 

[Deaneandagana]

Think he will & should leave, clearly Cloughs man only reason he came to us.

A shadow of his former self last season, Wilder needs to determine if he's committed.

 

[Tyler Durden]

From where I'm sitting, it sounds very brutal.

He was okay when he came back in with NA playing 5 at the back but in some games he had nothing in front of him to help track back. Given what Billy has said about lack of team spirit it wouldn't be a great surprise if JB's head dropped a bit when surrounded by lightweights.

A good team spirit and 11 players who want to play for one another and I think we will see the old Beard circa 2014.

Fair points. I'd love nothing more than to see the Brayford of old back. I think the disappointment of last season has probably darkened my perspective on things to be honest.

 

[Worksop II]

We know he can make a difference when fit ...................

and its funny how injuries mend quicker when the Team is doing well ..........................

 

[FTPE]

I think he'll be back strong.
His attitude seems fantastic, on the other hand nothing fucks you up physically more than your knees going.

 

[SwissBlade]

Probably sounds brutal, but he's been a spent force since his last injury. I think it's probably fair to question how much of an asset he can actually be at this point.

Absolutely Brutal!

Brayford should be one of the players, like Sharp to take this club forward again. We've all moaned over the past few years about shit players being signed by shit managers... yet we have an excellent player in Brayford and people want rid.

Keep him, Keep Sharp, Keep Long, Keep Adams and build a side around these types of players. Yes they'll have bad games or a bad run of games, they may even get injuries, but they are amongst the quality we need to get back up

 

[vorpal blade]

Think he will & should leave, clearly Cloughs man only reason he came to us.

I thought he was 'our' man too?

 

[Boxer Blade]

I thought he was 'our' man too?

I agree vorps he may have come because of clough but he definitely came across as loving it here, excitement and confidence in the new regime will hopefully see the old bray back because a rampaging Brayford down the right seems to fit in perfectly with how Wilder seems to want to play

 

[Grecian2000]

Probably sounds brutal, but he's been a spent force since his last injury. I think it's probably fair to question how much of an asset he can actually be at this point.

Can think of more apt words than brutal, ridiculous being my favourite.

We've all seen what an asset he CAN be. Up to Wilder (who might think he knows a bit about right backs) to get the best out of him (or get the best fee possible for him if he can use it in other areas). If one player deserves the infamous "clean slate" then Brayford is that player.

 

[Worksop II]

Wilder seems to be training all guns on League 1, not holding onto what we have, or worrying about the opposition

Brayford will be one of these munitions .............................

 

[Ricky]

Ridiculous to question a player who's shown no form at all in 18 months and has had at least one significant injury? I don't think so.

 

[alcoblade]

Based on what I've seen, and perception of wages, I'd flog him tomorrow. But Wilder has shown no mercy to those not earning their keep, and has chosen to not list Brayford. He's in a better position to judge.

UTB

 

[Finn Keane o' Balmaqueen]

"Control the ball, pass it and move to your mates and if you lose it, run back - and run back like you care...."

Not just aimed at an individual, but every player on the pitch.

Such a simple quote from such a simple man.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Probably sounds brutal, but he's been a spent force since his last injury. I think it's probably fair to question how much of an asset he can actually be at this point.

He was the old Brayford when he came back against Park Steels but then had to pull up.

Think he rushed it too soon and paid for it.

He'll be back; just as strong and just as fit.

 

[Finn Keane o' Balmaqueen]

Based on what I've seen, and perception of wages, I'd flog him tomorrow.

In the same boat Chief. I still wonder though, if Clough The AntiChrist came back with an offer, he'd want to talk with BAFC.

 

[Fozzy_Blade]

He said last week on twitter he'd finished his last session at rehab, not sure if he'd been with old Baxter though.

 

[Bladesman]

Absolutely Brutal!

Brayford should be one of the players, like Sharp to take this club forward again. We've all moaned over the past few years about shit players being signed by shit managers... yet we have an excellent player in Brayford and people want rid.

Keep him, Keep Sharp, Keep Long, Keep Adams and build a side around these types of players. Yes they'll have bad games or a bad run of games, they may even get injuries, but they are amongst the quality we need to get back up

The players mentioned are what makes us challengers in this league, we offload the likes of Brayford, Adams and Sharp then we have a squad that is a bottom half in the league.

Brayford loves the club, loves the fans and when he first came back from injury it gave the squad a much needed kick in the arse.

 

[Harry's Game]

I think his wages my be the deciding factor here along with a movement within the club to draw a line under The Clough squad.

If a half decent bid comes in from a Champ club I would not be surprised to see him go.

 

[EddieColquhoun]

Doubt that Burton could afford his wages

 

[PeteBlade]

Think he will & should leave, clearly Cloughs man only reason he came to us.

A shadow of his former self last season, Wilder needs to determine if he's committed.

Wasn't purely down to Clough. His initial loan period was I imagine but signing permanently he's spoken a lot about his rapport with the fans.

 

[Rodley]

Think he will & should leave, clearly Cloughs man only reason he came to us.

A shadow of his former self last season, Wilder needs to determine if he's committed.

I can't agree with that. He was coming back from a big injury. It takes time.

It's looking like he'll be able to do a full preseason. On his day he's the best fullback in the league by a country mile and Wilder says he's here to get the best out of him.

Would be madness to let him go.

 

[SwissBlade]

I think his wages my be the deciding factor here along with a movement within the club to draw a line under The Clough squad.

If a half decent bid comes in from a Champ club I would not be surprised to see him go.

I don't think a half decent bid will come, Clough may look to him for Burton but not sure they could really attract him with anything but the Clough factor.

As for wages, I'd suggest that Billy Sharp and Brayford will be on similar deals, again we can afford one or two higher earners if they are the Brayford/ Sharp types.

For me, both Brayford and sharp are worth keeping for their long term benefits to the club (similar to Morgs) and the merchandising and endorsements, even for a league one club will attract sponsors etc with their attitude and appeal to fans

 

[Benny and the Blades]

IF we do go up this season he's sure as hell going to be the type of player we'll be needing to stay up...

 

[gavtheblade]

Absolutely Brutal!

Brayford should be one of the players, like Sharp to take this club forward again. We've all moaned over the past few years about shit players being signed by shit managers... yet we have an excellent player in Brayford and people want rid.

Keep him, Keep Sharp, Keep Long, Keep Adams and build a side around these types of players. Yes they'll have bad games or a bad run of games, they may even get injuries, but they are amongst the quality we need to get back up

Wise words swisswasp

 

[spongebobblade]

Just like Matty Done, when you don't get in a full and proper pre-season it will return to bite you on the arse at some point. Injuries are part and parcel of football but worse so at that time of year. However I did wonder if the beards toys were out of the pram a little last season after Cloughs departure. Maybe Wilders the man to get him going again and make him feel an important part of what he's trying to achieve

 

[freddyp]

Some doubts about JB but definitely worth keeping. When he first came here he was a total inspiration. Injury before last really knocked him for six, I don't think he has been fully fit since. Quite a few goals were conceded by us from attacks on our right flank, with JB chasing back trying to get in a tackle after one of his charges down the wing. He was probably told to do this and adequate cover should have been provided by others.

If he can regain his earlier level of fitness, he should be the first name on the team sheet. In terms of attitude, he cannot be surpassed (He took a pay cut to join us). Next season will be make or break for him.