cityred exile Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Anybody know the whereabouts of our other Swedish international? L J reported around 2 weeks ago that he has been unwell ,but was supposedly back in training , But has not been seen at the matches as far as I am aware I reckon if fit then surely he should have been considered for selection of at least the subs bench against Hull When he did have a little run out was coincidentally was when Flinty was having his dodgy 3/4 games 6/7 weeks back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 t was reported that he lost a lot of weight so probably now on a rebuilding regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Rebuilding on our finest sheep pies no doubt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 No bother, we have Moore who is pretty good already at a young age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 17 minutes ago, ciderbeans said: No bother, we have Moore who is pretty good already at a young age Not really the point, the question is about Ekstrand who comes here highly rated and is probably on reasonably good money. He's also left footed so more competition for Magnusson anyway. Shame he hasn't played much, when he's fit he's great at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 48 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Not really the point, the question is about Ekstrand who comes here highly rated and is probably on reasonably good money. He's also left footed so more competition for Magnusson anyway. Shame he hasn't played much, when he's fit he's great at this level. He's right footed and I don't think CB is a position it matters too much. He's competition for everyone when fit. We just haven't seen him fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Tbh Flint and Mag would be my first two names on the team sheet. And then we have the fantastic Moore on the bench too so it's not a position I'm worried about. Would be good to have Ekstrand on the bench but I wouldn't lose any sleep if we didn't see him In a city shirt again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 5 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Not really the point, the question is about Ekstrand who comes here highly rated and is probably on reasonably good money. He's also left footed so more competition for Magnusson anyway. Shame he hasn't played much, when he's fit he's great at this level. Agree,if and when he regains full fitness he will give LJ a real headache as he would command a starting place.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 5 hours ago, JoeAman08 said: He's right footed and I don't think CB is a position it matters too much. He's competition for everyone when fit. We just haven't seen him fit Fine, didn't know that - thought he was left footed. I think it does matter, not as much as a winger for example but gives a bit more natural balance to a side if the correct sided player is played on that side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 ...completely forgot about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 It is a shame but he was definitely a gamble and has had a serious injury that has seen him fail medicals at other clubs. Realistically he was being brought in for extra cover at CB (with a hope of him recapturing his Watford form/fitness) I can't see him being on massive wages, more of lower basic with pay as you play and free use of our medical team and facilities. He still might come through but the signs (or lack of) are that he will be on his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 30 minutes ago, TheCulturalBomb said: ...completely forgot about him Me too, .... I expected this thread to be a review of a new book or film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 7 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Not really the point, the question is about Ekstrand who comes here highly rated and is probably on reasonably good money. He's also left footed so more competition for Magnusson anyway. Shame he hasn't played much, when he's fit he's great at this level. He's actually predominantly right footed but can play on the left. It was Stockhausen (!) who incorrectly wrote he was left footed. I see him simply as cover for Flint and as excellent as Moore was midweek, I think him and Magnusson would struggle if paired against a side with an aerially dominant forward. Without sounding too blasé I am really not bothered about his absence at present, Flint's availability record is truly exceptional and we have signed one outstanding central defender to partner him and on Tuesdays evidence have another with massive potential. Plus of course he is only on a one year deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 After he did play and was substituted, LJ said he was struggling - i.e. lacking match fitness rather than any lingering injury issues. He said his brain was working faster than his body. Presumably we are waiting for him to get his stamina up to acceptable levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 He'll be just right for the final run in for promotion !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 LJ said he'd been really ill and had lost lots of weight. Add that on to the end of an extended absence through injury and it will take him longer to recover. He's probably in his own "pre-season" regime now, which means he'll be ready for the reserves in about 3 weeks before competing for the first team a few games later. We don't have to rush him back, so why bother? He should be fit and ready to add extra cover during the Christmas period, which will be very important to allow LJ to rest and rotate players, as we know he likes to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 only reason he isn't playing if lack of ftiness for me, remember he had a bad injury and has been ill, I doubt we will see him until Feb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Monkeh said: only reason he isn't playing if lack of ftiness for me, remember he had a bad injury and has been ill, I doubt we will see him until Feb That could well be when he is needed. Great reserve to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 2 hours ago, Monkeh said: only reason he isn't playing if lack of ftiness for me, remember he had a bad injury and has been ill, I doubt we will see him until Feb Feb!? What illness did he have ffs - hope he kept away from the rest of the squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 He is only 27 and matchfit superior to anyone in defence. Probably need to go out on loan for a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 21 hours ago, bristolcitysweden said: He is only 27 and matchfit superior to anyone in defence. Probably need to go out on loan for a month Hope he is fit before January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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