BCFCGav

No, we don’t. We’ll scrap the odd point during this injury hit period, before re-finding our stride when we have a squad again.

I will say this - if we do manage to get relegated, we’ll have the greatest League 1 squad ever assembled. I accept some players will be picked off, but between those that are left and the ability to buy up the best League 1 talent due to our stature down there and the money we have, we’d go 100+ points. I’m almost taking myself into it. 

3 minutes ago, ralphindevon said:

Yes, especially the long term injuries like ACL where a comeback can be faltering and takes a while before they’re back to playing week in week out.

It does sound like there are a few not far off though, fingers crossed ……..for us and the new manager 

What a situation for the new man to walk into… reason #754 sacking Pearson was a terrible decision. 

5 minutes ago, ralphindevon said:

There’s more info on ‘the Injured’ thread

True but I’ll forewarn you now, guessing ‘return’ dates is like trying to shoot bats blindfolded. The club are reticent to give timeframes and when they do, they’re often miles out.

We have so few players at present whoever it is will need a strong stomach as the first few months will be very challenging. Maybe we need to play on that, get an ‘us against the world’ type manager.

Enter, Neil Warnock.

This is my main thought right now, and well put. Lansdown has now said these 13 fit players have to get promoted or it’s failure. No pressure to the newbie. 
 

I really hope - for the new managers sake - he isn’t appointed until the international break in a fortnights time. At least by then he’ll have some semblance of a squad to use.

Fab work Nige, we were going in one direction when you arrived and it wasn’t a good one. I now feel we’re moving in the right direction (barring the shocking decision to fire you). The fans don’t want this and you’ll be remembered for all the good you did.

Special, special player. One of those players where I usually think ‘man why can’t he be English…’ but this time he is! The gem in the crown of a good crop of English talent. We’re winning next summer.

ANY new manager coming in now with 13 first team players ready would make a horrible start (through no fault of their own). Pearson is in the building and knows exactly what we’re up against. He’s also got us in a decent position in the table (or did have, until the injury plague).

Anti-Landown sentiment is the most I’ve ever known it, amongst the fanbase and myself. Firing Pearson would take it to fever pitch.

Just now, Ivorguy said:

And please tell us whose fault that is?

I only have theories, like everyone else. I’d like the club to speak on it.

Cornick and Joe James both hobbling late in the game, but I’m reticent to add them to the list as I believe posts have a character limit. We go again next season. 

Injured:

McCrorie

Tanner

Vyner

Atkinson

Naismith

Roberts

King

James

Williams

Benarous

Wells

They’ve killed our league season I’m afraid. We’ll drop too many points before we have a squad again to have a crack at the top 6. Another year down the loo.

Presented without comment.

Injured:

McCrorie

Tanner

Vyner

Atkinson

Naismith

Roberts

King

James

Williams

Benarous

Wells

You know the head tennis they do in Robins Uncut? I’ve heard rumours the winning team gets to throw bricks at the losing team and that’s behind a lot of our injuries.

No idea what’s going on here, we had an injury crisis a few years back the likes of which I thought we would never see again. 2 years later and we’re replicating it. I love this club but today is likely to be the first of a number of quite embarrassing ones for us. Brace yourselves.

Two games in 4 weeks after this, which is so ideal for us given our thin squad. If we can pick up the three points tomorrow, then have players start to gradually return for upcoming matches, the feel-good amongst the fans and players would be palpable.

Severnside derby, 10 injuries, manager under (unfair) pressure… I’m nervous as hell but if we do them - what a weekend we’ll have in store. COYR ️

I’ve been racking my brains as many have and came to the same conclusion, it’ll have to be an academy player alongside Dickie. We can’t take James out of his midfield role, he’s too important, and I’d like to keep Pring at LB. If Roberts is fit, I’d put him alongside Dickie.

I think I’d stick with Skyes at RB as I’m enjoying TGH in midfield and Sykes positioning defensively has been sound. So I’m looking at (433):

O’Leary; Sykes, Dickie, Idehen, Pring; James, TGH, Knight; Weimann, Conway, Bell.

After tomorrow, we have a week before our next game, then another week before our next, then an international break. Perfect for us to allow some to come back. If we can start this thin run of fixtures with a Severnside win, that would be amazing and a credit to the lads who go out there tomorrow. COYR.

3 minutes ago, downendcity said:

At this rate Nige will be asking fans to bring their boots to games - just incase!

If he wasn’t on crutches I think he’d have played by now. Wait - should I add him to the list?!

My main takeaway from tonight is my dreams are fading for another season… but for such a different reason to normal. Usually by now we’ve shown we’re not a realistic play-off hopeful, but that’s not it this year. I believe in this manager and I believe in this set of players. Reel off our best Matchday 20 in your head and you’ll realise we’ve built a gritty, talented squad who will fight for us tooth and nail. All that’s killed us is depth. 
 

My frustrations are not with Nige or the players at all. I don’t know why we have 10 injuries. But I believe if we didn’t, we’d be a frightening team for most opposition. 

2 minutes ago, BCFCOFSWEDEN said:

And Roberts!

Just heard the interview. My goodness. Double figures in a squad of what, 23? Madness.

Injured:

McCrorie

Tanner

Vyner

Atkinson

Naismith

Roberts

King

Williams

Benarous

Wells

Hope Lansdown’s enjoying his nest-egg. A new injury means this is not an injury crisis anymore, it’s a catastrophe. Saturdays line up is anyones guess. Surely the points we’ll lose while 9 (******* 9) first team players are out, means our dreams of the play-offs go for another year. 
 

Injured:

McCrorie

Tanner

Vyner

Atkinson

Naismith

King

Williams

Benarous

Wells

The same 20 faces tonight as Saturday, so no new returns. But no new injuries either, which is nice to be able to say!

Injured:

McCrorie

Tanner

Vyner

Atkinson

Naismith

Williams

Benarous

Wells

While it is a little farcical having that team in this league, the upside is they're killing all comers. They're so far clear that it levels out in that everyone loses to them, so for a team like us with play-off aspirations (however realistic) it doesn't change too much. For teams with title aspirations it's less ideal, as there's only one team lifting that trophy in May (or March at this rate!). 

31 minutes ago, Tony Tootle said:

We are playing Bournemouth away at Wimborne Town’s New Cuthbury this afternoon (1pm kick-off). Entry is free.

Will be interesting to see who is included for our u21s today. I would imagine this will be an opportunity for some of the younger age group players to get a run out, given our dire availability for the first team at the moment. Surely no Yeboah, Mehmeti, Knight-Lebel, Nelson or Idehen given they will probably be on the bench again tomorrow evening.

Good point re player availability, I certainly hope we're not risking players who may have a role to play tomorrow given the injury crisis.

My other concern is that it's against Bournemouth, and them getting a look at our younger talent rarely ends well for us!

I usually really enjoy speculating on new managers and dreaming of what they could bring, but that’s usually off the back of wanting a manager out (or he’s already left). For now - I just want the Lansdown’s to sort it out with Nige.

13 minutes ago, lenred said:

Not quite the same is it - it’s an app update - although it contains the same amount of information we’re currently getting from the club tbf.   And in answer to the OP yes - lots of time….. 

If you look up you'll see the joke flying over your head!

I thought people were complaining there wasn't enough communication from the club. They can't win!