Jerseybean Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Some really good news on Korey’s journey back to fitness https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/korey-smith-back-on-the-grass/ Be brilliant to have him available again and it sounds like, as ever, he has been a model pro throughout what must have been a torrid time for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Korey, Korey, Hallelujah ! .. & The Reds Go Marching On ! COYR's !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 The club should really rethink the headline in that article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Great news, look forward to having him back fit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 I give it a month before he is out for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Back in full training as per JMc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 05/10/2019 at 12:01, BS4 on Tour... said: The club should really rethink the headline in that article... made I laugh mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 While it's great Korey is getting closer to full fitness, and he is a decent Championship player, I'm not sure he'll necessarily have the impact coming back that some imagine. I'll probably be slated, but while Korey was our best CM in League 1 and our first season up, the squad has moved on a long way since then and Korey has spent the bulk of that time injured which will have hampered his own development. With all of that said, even a Korey that isn't at his best would be a positive addition, even if that's purely for the extra option and the added ability to rotate and rest players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Korey and Nagy central midfield releasing Josh Brownhill int a more forward role on the right sounds like a great combo. He will take a while to become fully match fit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Korey and Nagy central midfield releasing Josh Brownhill int a more forward role on the right sounds like a great combo. He will take a while to become fully match fit though. That really is an exciting prospect + the option to include KP’s creativity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 As great as this is, surely we will be in March/April before we see him at full fitness and able to get around the pitch like we are used to seeing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 29, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: As great as this is, surely we will be in March/April before we see him at full fitness and able to get around the pitch like we are used to seeing? Reading interview from earlier he sounds like he's going to be ready this year Nagy on the other hand...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: That really is an exciting prospect + the option to include KP’s creativity! If KP can find it, could be somewhere in his footlocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I am worried he may not be the same player as he was, just like Marvin Elliott was never the same player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Nagy Korey Brownhill Palmer Eliasson Weimann Barrier, fluidity, flexibility- yet also incorporates Eliasson and the chance for a productive left hand partnership. Incidentally, as Brownhill can drop back in- all those injuries, may mean Smith needs to play a bit differently- a 3 would help to accommodate this, or Smith and Nagy, with Brownhill easily able to drop back in as and when. May need to rotate Korey and Massengo in- one due to injuries, one due to age, but that would be a very good foundation- O'Dowda another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Nagy Korey Brownhill Palmer Eliasson Weimann Barrier, fluidity, flexibility- yet also incorporates Eliasson and the chance for a productive left hand partnership. Incidentally, as Brownhill can drop back in- all those injuries, may mean Smith needs to play a bit differently- a 3 would help to accommodate this, or Smith and Nagy, with Brownhill easily able to drop back in as and when. Have we sold Massengo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Have we sold Massengo? Haha, our next big profit I reckon... Spoilt for choice when all back though, aren't we! Massengo or Smith first choice alongside Nagy? Fears of Massengo burnout, but also Smith's injuries mean he may not be the same- rotate the 2 IMO. Could even if we want to go full on flooding the centre try something like: Smith Nagy Massengo Palmer Brownhill Weimann So flexible- truly a 4-4-1-1-0 or a 4-6-0 in some ways- yes a lack of coverage out wide, but Brownhill can help on the right, Weimann I suppose at times can drift left but unsure how much he would truly be able to help defensively- intense work rate could buy time I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Spoke with Korey last Wednesday and he himself said he’s still got a fair bit of training to do to get proper fit...weeks, not in contention just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 23 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Spoke with Korey last Wednesday and he himself said he’s still got a fair bit of training to do to get proper fit...weeks, not in contention just yet. Few games in the U23's too. Hope they don't rush him back. I'd be tempted to take it very slowly after last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I watched him yesterday have his first full training session. He looked really sharp already and you wouldn’t have guessed he’s been out for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 If I recall correctly, the last time Korey came back it was unexpected - think it was Sheff Utd (A) and he was supposed to still be a few weeks away. I don’t go with the theory of easing him in - the current injury wasn’t related to the prior one in any way so speed of return has nothing to do with the second period out. From the videos posted, he looks to be progressing very well. The speed of his move from training - match last time indicates a high level of natural fitness reducing time to get up to speed. We also know we need CM reinforcement currently of exactly in the Korey mould. With that in mind, I’m making a bold prediction - I think he’ll be in the 18 on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 14 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: While it's great Korey is getting closer to full fitness, and he is a decent Championship player, I'm not sure he'll necessarily have the impact coming back that some imagine. I'll probably be slated, but while Korey was our best CM in League 1 and our first season up, the squad has moved on a long way since then and Korey has spent the bulk of that time injured which will have hampered his own development. With all of that said, even a Korey that isn't at his best would be a positive addition, even if that's purely for the extra option and the added ability to rotate and rest players. The midfield hasn't. We're playing a knackered 18 year old and a lower leagues journeyman most weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: If I recall correctly, the last time Korey came back it was unexpected - think it was Sheff Utd (A) and he was supposed to still be a few weeks away. I don’t go with the theory of easing him in - the current injury wasn’t related to the prior one in any way so speed of return has nothing to do with the second period out. From the videos posted, he looks to be progressing very well. The speed of his move from training - match last time indicates a high level of natural fitness reducing time to get up to speed. We also know we need CM reinforcement currently of exactly in the Korey mould. With that in mind, I’m making a bold prediction - I think he’ll be in the 18 on Friday. Admire your optimism with him being in the squad for Friday but think it might be a bit too soon. I don’t think he is far away at all though. Maybe 2 weeks of full training and he’ll be knocking on the door. Buzzing for him to be back. We don’t have another CM like him, as good as they all are in their own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: If I recall correctly, the last time Korey came back it was unexpected - think it was Sheff Utd (A) and he was supposed to still be a few weeks away. I don’t go with the theory of easing him in - the current injury wasn’t related to the prior one in any way so speed of return has nothing to do with the second period out. From the videos posted, he looks to be progressing very well. The speed of his move from training - match last time indicates a high level of natural fitness reducing time to get up to speed. We also know we need CM reinforcement currently of exactly in the Korey mould. With that in mind, I’m making a bold prediction - I think he’ll be in the 18 on Friday. Whether the injuries were related or not, to expect someone who has been out so long, to step back into the first team is massively optimistic, and a big gamble. He has only been on grass a relatively short time, and nowhere near match fit. I would expect 45 mins for the U23s and then wait to see any reaction, even before thinking of a full 90 with the U23 team. From May until now is longer than the summer break, he needs to build up match fitness and I would guess it would be almost like a second pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 49 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Whether the injuries were related or not, to expect someone who has been out so long, to step back into the first team is massively optimistic, and a big gamble. He has only been on grass a relatively short time, and nowhere near match fit. I would expect 45 mins for the U23s and then wait to see any reaction, even before thinking of a full 90 with the U23 team. From May until now is longer than the summer break, he needs to build up match fitness and I would guess it would be almost like a second pre-season. Absolutely. Also need to bear in mind that if he has another lengthy injury, then his time here is more than likely done. Didn't he sign a contract extension whilst injured to take him to the end of this season? Yes we need reinforcements in midfield, but we need him to come back when he is 100% ready. I would think he will be thinking the same too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 id rather risk nagy if we have to risk anyone. wont really miss him if he gets done for again and not particularly bothered if he does whereas id be gutted to see KS get crocked again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, redsquirrel said: id rather risk nagy if we have to risk anyone. wont really miss him if he gets done for again and not particularly bothered if he does whereas id be gutted to see KS get crocked again Personally I think Nagy is a class above Korey off of the couple of times I’ve seen him. That being said I’d rather both of them came back and were fully fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 hopefully that will be the case JB. I just got a bee in my bonnet about the nagy hungary thing,probably guessing it all wrong too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Really hope we offer Korey a new deal. Obviously it's a bit of a gamble with his recent injury history. I know we have 3 quality ones now with Morrell out on loan too. But it would not completely surprise me if we sold one or two of them in the summer, and then we'd regret not keeping Korey on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 37 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Really hope we offer Korey a new deal. Obviously it's a bit of a gamble with his recent injury history. I know we have 3 quality ones now with Morrell out on loan too. But it would not completely surprise me if we sold one or two of them in the summer, and then we'd regret not keeping Korey on. If we don’t go up then Brownhill and Massengo will almost certainly leave for premier league clubs, so it’s imperative we keep Korey around imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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