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Dr Will Abbott at CAST AGM on November 28th

castrust
castrust Posts: 537
in General Charlton

The CAST AGM is on November 28th at 7.30pm (online). After the formal business is concluded there will be a Q&A with CAFC Director of Performance Services Dr. Will Abbott. You can put your questions to him at the AGM but please feel free also to let us have questions in advance at secretary@castrust.org

Register for the AGM here 

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_13JLtzUIQRaSwBtc2kBbdA

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  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,275
    Looking forward to this! 
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,464
    "Dr Abbott, could you please spend a bit more time getting the better players fit again; and spend more time making sure the rubbish ones stay in treatment for longer?  Thank you". 
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,454
    Is Professor Costello available?
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,699
    Is this a parody?
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,647
    Question:
    Were you aware of Chuks Aneke before you took the job on?
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,859
    carly burn said:
    Question:
    Were you aware of Chuks Aneke before you took the job on?
    This is it.  30 questions about Chuks; end of zoom.
  • YannTheMann
    YannTheMann Posts: 1,053
    Should be interesting for sure, I think it's noteworthy how Will has gone from getting lots of coverage and screen time from the club in the summer to moving much more into the background, I guess pre-season is more a time for sharing squad fitness and programme updates, just think it's interesting more than anything. For clarity I am not suggesting Dr.Will isn't doing a good job, it is frustrating that we're seeing our usual, important difference makers getting sidelined for considerable periods, but this is the Charlton way. 
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,859
    YannTheMann said:
    Should be interesting for sure, I think it's noteworthy how Will has gone from getting lots of coverage and screen time from the club in the summer to moving much more into the background, I guess pre-season is more a time for sharing squad fitness and programme updates, just think it's interesting more than anything. For clarity I am not suggesting Dr.Will isn't doing a good job, it is frustrating that we're seeing our usual, important difference makers getting sidelined for considerable periods, but this is the Charlton way. 
    But as Jones said (one of the only things worth listening to that he's said this season), we aren't picking up muscle injuries, in the main, which are the avoidable ones- indeed it's only Jones, if you don't count Chuks, I believe. 
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,275
    This is on Thursday, and looking more important, in a bad way, than we could have imagined when it was first announced and it looked like we were fitter than for years and avoiding the self-inflicted hammies etc. 

    Like most of us, I'm not a fan of Brownie in-game on Charlton TV, but before and after he makes a lot of pertinent points, on subjects like this which others are wary of touching. Yesterday he said a few things about this which are worth remembering before we vent our spleen on Dr Will: 

    - this situation has happened at least 4 seasons in a row. 
    - How bad are we compared to other similar clubs? (n.b. yesterday Hudds apparently had a few out, and in game lost two more to non-impact injuries)
    - Brownie says-while acknowledging that memory plays tricks - that he does not recall it being like this in his day. One factor he cites is the sheer number of games played. What else might be behind it, he asked, and are the sports scientists (he meant across the game) looking into the factors involved, in case they are all missing something? I think that's such a good question that it might be an idea to ask Brownie to pose the question himself or let somebody pose it on his behalf. ( @Weegie Addick ?)

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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,460
    A reminder that this is about to start
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 34,346
    PragueAddick said:
    This is on Thursday, and looking more important, in a bad way, than we could have imagined when it was first announced and it looked like we were fitter than for years and avoiding the self-inflicted hammies etc. 

    Like most of us, I'm not a fan of Brownie in-game on Charlton TV, but before and after he makes a lot of pertinent points, on subjects like this which others are wary of touching. Yesterday he said a few things about this which are worth remembering before we vent our spleen on Dr Will: 

    - this situation has happened at least 4 seasons in a row. 
    - How bad are we compared to other similar clubs? (n.b. yesterday Hudds apparently had a few out, and in game lost two more to non-impact injuries)
    - Brownie says-while acknowledging that memory plays tricks - that he does not recall it being like this in his day. One factor he cites is the sheer number of games played. What else might be behind it, he asked, and are the sports scientists (he meant across the game) looking into the factors involved, in case they are all missing something? I think that's such a good question that it might be an idea to ask Brownie to pose the question himself or let somebody pose it on his behalf. ( @Weegie Addick ?)
    There were more games 40 years ago, with less subs & on pitches that had little grass after xmas. 

    There were cup replays.....after cup replays. League cup was 2 legged affair (certainly early rounds). In Forest's 1980 European cup season many of their players played 70 games that season. 

    Maybe too much running & closing down nowadays. 
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,714
    Any updates on player returns?
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,709
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 5,006
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,460
    His Wi-Fi suffered a few injuries tonight, and is expected to be out for several months.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,094
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
     Will is first and foremost a doctor - patient confidentiality would be fundamental to him.

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,504
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
    It is literally a trade secret.
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,689
    A very good guest despite the WiFi glitches. Swerved a few direct answers but came across as eloquent and competent overall. Write up to follow on CAST website within the week. 

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  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,775
    bobmunro said:
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
     Will is first and foremost a doctor - patient confidentiality would be fundamental to him.

    And Jones has made it clear he won't give updates, I assume as it can only help the opposition.
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 5,006
    bobmunro said:
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
     Will is first and foremost a doctor - patient confidentiality would be fundamental to him.

    Let me rephrase then as obviously I don’t mean to reveal confidential details. 

    However to say player x is expected back by y date is not an issue and only what was often previously said. 

    The blandness of a few back the next couple of weeks is less than used to be reported. 
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,094
    edited November 2024
    valleynick66 said:
    bobmunro said:
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
     Will is first and foremost a doctor - patient confidentiality would be fundamental to him.

    Let me rephrase then as obviously I don’t mean to reveal confidential details. 

    However to say player x is expected back by y date is not an issue and only what was often previously said. 

    The blandness of a few back the next couple of weeks is less than used to be reported. 

    I would suggest that if the playing management wish to convey that sort of message then it is for them to make that call.
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,326
    carly burn said:
    Question:
    Were you aware of Chuks Aneke before you took the job on?
    The whole world of medicine knows the name Aneke.  'Please lord, notbon my treatment table'.
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 5,006

  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Scoham said:
    bobmunro said:
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
     Will is first and foremost a doctor - patient confidentiality would be fundamental to him.

    And Jones has made it clear he won't give updates, I assume as it can only help the opposition.
    lol, I doubt there are many opponents out there concerned about our injury list
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 5,006
    bobmunro said:
    valleynick66 said:
    bobmunro said:
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
     Will is first and foremost a doctor - patient confidentiality would be fundamental to him.

    Let me rephrase then as obviously I don’t mean to reveal confidential details. 

    However to say player x is expected back by y date is not an issue and only what was often previously said. 

    The blandness of a few back the next couple of weeks is less than used to be reported. 

    I would suggest that if the playing management wish to convey that sort of message then it is for them to make that call.
    Yes but my point is ‘why’? 

    It’ feels unnecessary and exaggerates how much difference it would make to the opposition. 

    After all every week  Nathan tells us how difficult the opposition / venue are regardless of their league position 🙂

    It might be nice to hear more honest updates sometimes. 
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,775
    eaststandmike said:
    Scoham said:
    bobmunro said:
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
     Will is first and foremost a doctor - patient confidentiality would be fundamental to him.

    And Jones has made it clear he won't give updates, I assume as it can only help the opposition.
    lol, I doubt there are many opponents out there concerned about our injury list
    No, probably just the next opponent. Other managers and the club have given far more detailed updates in the past. Now we barely get confirmation of the type of injury each player has.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,094
    valleynick66 said:
    bobmunro said:
    valleynick66 said:
    bobmunro said:
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
     Will is first and foremost a doctor - patient confidentiality would be fundamental to him.

    Let me rephrase then as obviously I don’t mean to reveal confidential details. 

    However to say player x is expected back by y date is not an issue and only what was often previously said. 

    The blandness of a few back the next couple of weeks is less than used to be reported. 

    I would suggest that if the playing management wish to convey that sort of message then it is for them to make that call.
    Yes but my point is ‘why’? 

    It’ feels unnecessary and exaggerates how much difference it would make to the opposition. 

    After all every week  Nathan tells us how difficult the opposition / venue are regardless of their league position 🙂

    It might be nice to hear more honest updates sometimes. 

    You may be right, you may be wrong - I wasn't commenting on whether or not the 'club' in the form of the playing management should update the fans on likely returns, I was pointing out that as a medical practitioner, Dr Will Abbott is not the appropriate person to do that based on doctor/patient confidentiality - and it was the said medical practitioner who you were criticising.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,279
    valleynick66 said:
    lancashire lad said:
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Any updates on player returns?
    he wouldn't talk about individuals but said that a few are due back in the next couple of weeks
    Why do they treat it like a trade secret these days? It’s just an update on each player. 
    Obviously down to the insecure Welsh windbag.

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