So Newcastle protect Callum Wilson (their main man up front) yesterday..... and despite the fact we have a perfectly able deputy we cant do the same for him. I know its unpredictable etc and he seems like the pro who would never demand that. But I wouldn't have held it against him if he had stayed at home wrapped in cotton wool.
Nah sorry I'm not having that. It's purely and simply outrageous bad luck. He could just have easily picked up an injury like that in training or some household mishap.
It's absolutely gutting for the poor guy but we couldn't really have "protected" him from something like that.
So Newcastle protect Callum Wilson (their main man up front) yesterday..... and despite the fact we have a perfectly able deputy we cant do the same for him. I know its unpredictable etc and he seems like the pro who would never demand that. But I wouldn't have held it against him if he had stayed at home wrapped in cotton wool.
It’s not the clubs fault If players need protecting before the World Cup. Ridiculous statement. As this happened in the warm up, it proves these things can happen at any time. It’s the timing and bad planning of the World Cup that is possibly wrong, not Charlton’s decision not to ‘wrap him up’. By the way, nearly every other player that’s going to the World Cup played this weekend,
Aw man, poor lad. He's been really good this year. Just heartbroken for him.
He's come through a bunch of non-league loans, played in Norway I believe, and really made a career for himself in the last couple of years. There was an article in The Athletic a little bit ago about how rare black goalkeepers are. Just gutted for him.
And I’m also in the camp that we should have at least wrapped him up in cotton wool for the final game. As a club we had a lot of money riding on him going to the tournament, so there was business justification.
But more importantly than that, this was possibly a once in a lifetime chance for the lad. I can’t imagine how hard this one stings for him.
And I’m also in the camp that we should have at least wrapped him up in cotton wool for the final game. As a club we had a lot of money riding on him going to the tournament, so there was business justification.
But more importantly than that, this was possibly a once in a lifetime chance for the lad. I can’t imagine how hard this one stings for him.
I’m sure Lyle Taylor was thinking the same as he wrapped himself in cotton wool for the last few games so he could have his once in a lifetime life changing contract elsewhere.
And I’m also in the camp that we should have at least wrapped him up in cotton wool for the final game. As a club we had a lot of money riding on him going to the tournament, so there was business justification.
But more importantly than that, this was possibly a once in a lifetime chance for the lad. I can’t imagine how hard this one stings for him.
He could have been injured at any time, at what point do you decide that he shouldn’t train and play in case of injury?
Imagine the reaction if we found out TS had told Garner that Wollacott mustn’t play as we need the World Cup income and then we lost due to a MacGillivray mistake.
Aw man, poor lad. He's been really good this year. Just heartbroken for him.
He's come through a bunch of non-league loans, played in Norway I believe, and really made a career for himself in the last couple of years. There was an article in The Athletic a little bit ago about how rare black goalkeepers are. Just gutted for him.
Increasingly unrare in the last couple of years tbf. It's almost like a certain perception is finally, finally being overcome
Anyway, this is perfectly horrible for him, like a nightmare really
Didn't realise he was Ghana's first choice keeper. Gutted for you, Jo. As a long time sceptic about our resources as a club in the fitness/medical field I can't see beyond horrible bad luck in this case.
And I’m also in the camp that we should have at least wrapped him up in cotton wool for the final game. As a club we had a lot of money riding on him going to the tournament, so there was business justification.
But more importantly than that, this was possibly a once in a lifetime chance for the lad. I can’t imagine how hard this one stings for him.
He could have been injured at any time, at what point do you decide that he shouldn’t train and play in case of injury?
Imagine the reaction if we found out TS had told Garner that Wollacott mustn’t play as we need the World Cup income and then we lost due to a MacGillivray mistake.
I know it’s a strange situation to be in, as this is the first time a major tournament has impacted us mid season.
I personally think it’s mad that most players going to the tournament were playing the week before going, but I can understand it from the clubs’ perspectives.
However, in our case we had a very decent 2nd choice we could use that was going to end up coming in and playing anyway whilst Jojo was away. With respect to him, it’s not as if we’re talking a player that we simply cannot get by without.
To answer your question - I don’t know when the cut off point should have been. But if there were to be a cut off point, then a few days before the players go would be it for me.
When I saw the McG was starting, I thought it was out of an agreement to see the last game out before the WC. It's not unusual to see this as is in the interest of both Club and Player.
And I’m also in the camp that we should have at least wrapped him up in cotton wool for the final game. As a club we had a lot of money riding on him going to the tournament, so there was business justification.
But more importantly than that, this was possibly a once in a lifetime chance for the lad. I can’t imagine how hard this one stings for him.
He could have been injured at any time, at what point do you decide that he shouldn’t train and play in case of injury?
Imagine the reaction if we found out TS had told Garner that Wollacott mustn’t play as we need the World Cup income and then we lost due to a MacGillivray mistake.
I know it’s a strange situation to be in, as this is the first time a major tournament has impacted us mid season.
I personally think it’s mad that most players going to the tournament were playing the week before going, but I can understand it from the clubs’ perspectives.
However, in our case we had a very decent 2nd choice we could use that was going to end up coming in and playing anyway whilst Jojo was away. With respect to him, it’s not as if we’re talking a player that we simply cannot get by without.
To answer your question - I don’t know when the cut off point should have been. But if there were to be a cut off point, then a few days before the players go would be it for me.
I can’t agree with this. The cut off was to the point the season is suspended (I realise that’s only technically happening above our league level but you get the point).
Any deadline has pros and cons but is a line in the sand.
It’s just unfortunate. It could have happened in his first training session at the World Cup. It could have happened last weekend. It’s just Sod’s Law.
I broke and dislocated my ring finger at the age of 16 playing rugby, had to have it taped to a splint for 4 weeks. I was playing rugby again after 2 weeks though!
The technology in goalie gloves now I'm sure he could play with a broken finger?
Anyway, horrible thing to happen on the Eve of the World Cup and he might not get another chance at one, which is a real shame
I broke and dislocated my ring finger at the age of 16 playing rugby, had to have it taped to a splint for 4 weeks. I was playing rugby again after 2 weeks though!
The technology in goalie gloves now I'm sure he could play with a broken finger?
Anyway, horrible thing to happen on the Eve of the World Cup and he might not get another chance at one, which is a real shame
Technology in gloves isn't something I considered. I'm guessing that the risk of further injury comes into it though.
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It's absolutely gutting for the poor guy but we couldn't really have "protected" him from something like that.
All the best Jo Jo.
He's come through a bunch of non-league loans, played in Norway I believe, and really made a career for himself in the last couple of years. There was an article in The Athletic a little bit ago about how rare black goalkeepers are. Just gutted for him.
And I’m also in the camp that we should have at least wrapped him up in cotton wool for the final game. As a club we had a lot of money riding on him going to the tournament, so there was business justification.
But more importantly than that, this was possibly a once in a lifetime chance for the lad. I can’t imagine how hard this one stings for him.
Imagine the reaction if we found out TS had told Garner that Wollacott mustn’t play as we need the World Cup income and then we lost due to a MacGillivray mistake.
Anyway, this is perfectly horrible for him, like a nightmare really
I personally think it’s mad that most players going to the tournament were playing the week before going, but I can understand it from the clubs’ perspectives.
To answer your question - I don’t know when the cut off point should have been. But if there were to be a cut off point, then a few days before the players go would be it for me.
That's got to be so hard to take.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.
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https://www.charltonafc.com/news/injury-update-joe-wollacott
The technology in goalie gloves now I'm sure he could play with a broken finger?
Anyway, horrible thing to happen on the Eve of the World Cup and he might not get another chance at one, which is a real shame