Is Moose really that reliable? He announced the other day that Diego Poyet had scored a winner when he wasn't even on the pitch. Haha
Blokes an idiot.
I was involved in a Q&A with Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour last Friday and neither of them can stand him.
Fat Iron.
They seem to tolerate him on the shows on TalkSport and he's very much part of the banter. But then we don't know how he's perceived 'off air' if you like. I reckon there's a lot old footballers boys club and those that are involved in football punditry in general. I can imagine the you and us type scenario
Henderson has had an operation on his shoulder and unless you know what proceedure was performed there is no way that you can accurately estimate his recovery time.
People seem very confused about this goalkeeper issue. Henderson is our number one. That is a fact. He's going to be injured for the start of the season but the second he's fit he'll be back in the team. As a result we need a third keeper to either compete with or replace Pope for a few weeks. That's it. All this 'we can do better', 'he hasn't played in forever', 'he's whoever's third choice' business misses the point. Whoever we get isn't even coming in to be our first choice. Good luck selling that to any decent team's first choice who plays every week. The alternative is to look down into the lower leagues, but even then that keeper won't want to sit on our bench for 90% of the season and will probably cost a decent amount. It's short term cover. Be realistic.
Henderson is having an operation on his shoulder. If anyone thinks he'll be back in three to four weeks I think they are being optimistic.
It'll be a rotator cuff injury. Pretty certainly. Would be recommended 6 weeks in a sling (4-6) then plenty of exercises afterwords to strengthen it back up, and if you scamp on that time you're playing with fire to re-damage it. And if it's not, I can't foresee any other shoulder surgery's recover time being too much shorter.
I think we want a keeper who is ready to compete with Henderson, regardless of whether Hendo's fit or not, why? Because chances are when they are in the first team it may be for a fair period - we don't want someone who's simply not ready or confident throughout these periods, it'd be stupid. That's not Pope for me, personally, and definitely not Taylor.
I had exactly the same operation and it's still not right I dislocated it 4 times then they decided to operate.it was 6 weeks till I could drive the another 3 months before I could lift anything and the 5/6 months before I could do contact sports
All very interesting, but what Hendo will want to know is, how long before you could have a w...?
Luzon interview after game saying still looking for 2 more players. I guess that's just a repeat of the last interview, but still encouraging. Would love another striker and a winger, but practically will probably be a right back and a winger.
Luzon interview after game saying still looking for 2 more players. I guess that's just a repeat of the last interview, but still encouraging. Would love another striker and a winger, but practically will probably be a right back and a winger.
It's a striker I want to see although I doubt that likely until January and then only if Igor can't get back to full fitness.
I can see the basis for a very decent squad that might not need much addition in the summer which might leave enough money to push the boat out on that 20 goal striker.
When Guy et al were planning signings for this season I'm guessing they were assuming Igor would in the equation. Increasingly it is looking like he is going to be missing for a while. I would guess, in light of Igor's continuing problems plans are being redrafted. Hopefully a striker is now on the agenda, I would guess a loan. I am really disappointed that we seem to have lost Igor as I've no doubt fit and firing with decent players around him he'd get 20 goals.
Others? RB cover is a must as is an out and out left sided winger. If Lenglet comes in that sorts RB and gives us another option at CB.
Suspect Wiggins not moving on will have created a budget problem which might delay things.
Ultimately IMO the squad has been improved and we are in a better position than this time last year. If we can get another 2-3 over the line in the next couple of weeks and we make a steady start I can see us having a very good season.
Luzon interview after game saying still looking for 2 more players. I guess that's just a repeat of the last interview, but still encouraging. Would love another striker and a winger, but practically will probably be a right back and a winger.
So with a week to go, the positions we need to fill are cb/rb cover, third choice keeper and a left winger - given the number of players released I'd say we've done pretty well.
Obviously don't know how the new guys will take to the championship and igor is a concern but all things considered I'm very happy with how the summers gone!
Without seeing them over a few months in the Championship I am more than happy with our signings so far. Think most of our budget must be gone now and we will only bring in players that fit, yet don't break the bank.
We are in a similar situation to you Piggie. Spent a fair bit of money with a chairman willing to invest, with most new signings coming from abroad. Our clubs seem to be tracking each other closely over the last few years
Heard a whisper that we're one of a few clubs interested in Will Buckley... Dunno whether this would mean we've dropped our interest in Henry, or are trying to get Wolves to push the transfer along?
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I can see the basis for a very decent squad that might not need much addition in the summer which might leave enough money to push the boat out on that 20 goal striker.
Others? RB cover is a must as is an out and out left sided winger. If Lenglet comes in that sorts RB and gives us another option at CB.
Suspect Wiggins not moving on will have created a budget problem which might delay things.
Ultimately IMO the squad has been improved and we are in a better position than this time last year. If we can get another 2-3 over the line in the next couple of weeks and we make a steady start I can see us having a very good season.
Obviously don't know how the new guys will take to the championship and igor is a concern but all things considered I'm very happy with how the summers gone!
looking forward to the season ?