Super Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hope to see him get more game time whether starting or from the bench. Clearly can still do a job at this level. One of my favourite players in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, Super said: Hope to see him get more game time whether starting or from the bench. Clearly can still do a job at this level. One of my favourite players in recent years. Yeah didn't see the game but looks like he did alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubStixx Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He was fantastic today. Lots of moaning about his selection beforehand, but he never lets us down. Won plenty in the air today and led by example! Used his experience to disrupt Newcastle at times too. Giefer - some great saves. Need to see the goals again though. 8 Vyner - woefully exposed at times. Poor positioning. One exceptional tackle in the box. Didn't get forward. 5 Wright - looked solid. 8 Flint - solid, commanding performance. 8 Bryan - had a good game. Defended well. 7 Smith - ran himself into the ground. Box to box today. 7 Reid - did ok. Put himself about. Some sloppiness and should have done better with his chance. 6 O'Dowda - very bright start. Great outlet, but faded. 7 Cotterill - worked his ass off. Took his goal well. Unlucky with the free-kick. Good deliveries. Showed good experience and leadership. 8 O'Neil - some tidy play. Good tackling. Barked instructions and helped keep our shape. Set up at least one goal, if not both. 8 Wilbraham - 9 for the reasons above. Subs: Not on long enough, but Hordur looked good. LJ - took too long to sub a knackered Smith, instead waiting for a defensive corner!! And the selection of Vyner wasn't a good one. Set us up really well on the whole. 7 Edit: had to mark O'Neil up because of his involvement in the goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 20 minutes ago, Super said: Hope to see him get more game time whether starting or from the bench. Clearly can still do a job at this level. One of my favourite players in recent years. Agreed. Excellent signing. A fine professional. What a shame he's not 7 or 8 years younger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 23 minutes ago, Super said: Hope to see him get more game time whether starting or from the bench. Clearly can still do a job at this level. One of my favourite players in recent years. Arguably our best signing in years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, ChubStixx said: He was fantastic today. Lots of moaning about his selection beforehand, but he never lets us down. Won plenty in the air today and led by example! Used his experience to disrupt Newcastle at times too. Giefer - some great saves. Need to see the goals again though. 8 Vyner - woefully exposed at times. Poor positioning. One exceptional tackle in the box. Didn't get forward. 5 Wright - looked solid. 8 Flint - solid, commanding performance. 8 Bryan - had a good game. Defended well. 7 Smith - ran himself into the ground. Box to box today. 7 Reid - did ok. Put himself about. Some sloppiness and should have done better with his chance. 6 O'Dowda - very bright start. Great outlet, but faded. 7 Cotterill - worked his ass off. Took his goal well. Unlucky with the free-kick. Good deliveries. Showed good experience and leadership. 8 O'Neil - some tidy play. Good tackling. Barked instructions and helped keep our shape. 7 Wilbraham - 9 for the reasons above. Subs: Not on long enough, but Hordur looked good. LJ - took too long to sub a knackered Smith, instead waiting for a defensive corner!! And the selection of Vyner wasn't a good one. Set us up really well on the whole. 7 Re Vyner he didn't have much choice after the shocker Matthews had on Wednesday and Litts being injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubStixx Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: Re Vyner he didn't have much choice after the shocker Matthews had on Wednesday and Litts being injured True. He should have signed cover for this weak position. No excuse in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Sounded on RB that he was a real leader on the pitch and was constantly giving instruction, proper Captain and I guess a player that the younger ones respect. A goal and helped out in defence, a real rock and a real credit to the shirt. Good man is our Wilbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meryl Goodrum Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Just what was needed today, experience, skill and good leadership! More of the same please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 If you listened to the RB post match interview with LJ, Wilbs has an injection in his hip every 6 weeks under general anaesthetic. Lee said that Wilbs comes back like sharper in the following weeks, like a 27 year-old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 25 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: If you listened to the RB post match interview with LJ, Wilbs has an injection in his hip every 6 weeks under general anaesthetic. Lee said that Wilbs comes back like sharper in the following weeks, like a 27 year-old. Seriously? Every 6 weeks he has a GA for a hip injection? Jeez, that's dedication right there. Fair play to the man. Not many people would have the balls to do that so often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Nobody can say he isn't a total professional,our young lads can take that from him hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, ChubStixx said: True. He should have signed cover for this weak position. No excuse in my opinion. How right you are.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Fair play to Wilbs I said when I saw the line up, was saying he could barely last more then 15 minutes how wrong was I! Still was blowing come 60 minutes but then again so were half of the team. I think he needs a rest for villa game but don't see why he couldn't do another 60 minutes against Burton! I still can't choose a Man if the match but maybe wilbs edges it for his effort levels considering his age! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 4 hours ago, ChubStixx said: True. He should have signed cover for this weak position. No excuse in my opinion. Little Matthews Vyner Thats more than enough in my opinion. We aren't Chelsea, however we definitely need to use the money we will save on Matthews wages next year to get a solid championship right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Curr Avon said: If you listened to the RB post match interview with LJ, Wilbs has an injection in his hip every 6 weeks under general anaesthetic. Lee said that Wilbs comes back like sharper in the following weeks, like a 27 year-old. 46 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Seriously? Every 6 weeks he has a GA for a hip injection? Jeez, that's dedication right there. Fair play to the man. Not many people would have the balls to do that so often. thought he said 4 times a year or something Curr Dont think they'd put him under GA every six weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Wilbraham is up there as my player of the season. One of our most effective at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The issue will be whether he gets another contract or maybe a coaching role. The bloke is club captain and a real colossus. I for one would want him here again if he can keep it going or help with the forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, BobBobSuperBob said: thought he said 4 times a year or something Curr Dont think they'd put him under GA every six weeks My hearing isn't what it used to be Bob. By the way, did we win 2-0? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 14 hours ago, Red Exile said: Agreed. Excellent signing. A fine professional. What a shame he's not 7 or 8 years younger! If he was he'd have cost us about £4m. A classic example of never judge a book by its cover, as I remember the outcry on here when Cotts signed him. What we actually got instead was the most dedicated professional we have signed in many years, a total team man and a role model for everyone at the club. This term gets thrown around a lot, but seeing as he also was top scorer in our first title winning season in 60 years, for me he is a City legend. Love the bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 hours ago, Curr Avon said: If you listened to the RB post match interview with LJ, Wilbs has an injection in his hip every 6 weeks under general anaesthetic. Lee said that Wilbs comes back like sharper in the following weeks, like a 27 year-old. I wonder what kind of injection it is? Ive never heard of a GA used to give injections. Local anaesthesia is what is commonly used. The after effects of a GA can include low mood and low energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Wilbs, restores my faith in footballers. Credit to his profession. Shinning example of dedication, class and commitment. If only we have a team full of Wilbs. Should be inspiring some of our 'duds' to make the most of their talent... but, clearly, some are so securely locked into their modern 'it's all about me' footballer bubble that they are beyond help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStandUp Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 10 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: thought he said 4 times a year or something Curr Dont think they'd put him under GA every six weeks Yeh 4 times a year. And the effect of the injections last for around 3-5weeks Absolutely agree with what's being said above. A true leader and professional. A credit to the shirt. A lot could learn from him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Wilbs in the starting eleven? Had My doubts, glad that I was wrong. He is a pro. Showed the way I understands it. Age nothing to do with the comitment. Zlatan same thing. He is the leader on and off pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 hours ago, Septic Peg said: Seriously? Every 6 weeks he has a GA for a hip injection? Jeez, that's dedication right there. Fair play to the man. Not many people would have the balls to do that so often. I would. I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 31 minutes ago, ForeverRes said: Yeh 4 times a year. And the effect of the injections last for around 3-5weeks Absolutely agree with what's being said above. A true leader and professional. A credit to the shirt. A lot could learn from him! We obviously need to utilise him for these 3-5 weeks. Explains why he's great then off the pace. Need his experience and leadership massively though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Needs more hip injections if he plays like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 hour ago, shelts said: I would. I have Weren't you bothered about having to sign your life away every 6 weeks? GAs are risky everytime and so to have one so frequently would surely put a strain on the organs. I've not had a GA (only op I've ever had was done under local) but I wouldn't be bothered about having one, just if I had to have one so consecutively! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Robbored said: I wonder what kind of injection it is? Ive never heard of a GA used to give injections. Local anaesthesia is what is commonly used. The after effects of a GA can include low mood and low energy. Can only assume it's directly into the hip bone or socket. I know of people who have had injections direct into shoulder and elbow though under locals. Perhaps it's awkward to get to and needs an endoscope to find the precise position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Can only assume it's directly into the hip bone or socket. I know of people who have had injections direct into shoulder and elbow though under locals. Perhaps it's awkward to get to and needs an endoscope to find the precise position. He'll have hip problem in later life for sure. Denis Law can hardly bend his knees now 40odd year after he retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspberryRed Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 hours ago, Curr Avon said: My hearing isn't what it used to be Bob. By the way, did we win 2-0? I think he was saying 4 times per season. Therefore every 6 wks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 A Bristol City legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Robbored said: I wonder what kind of injection it is? Ive never heard of a GA used to give injections. Local anaesthesia is what is commonly used. The after effects of a GA can include low mood and low energy. That's the same after effects you get from watching City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 87 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Wilbs and GON showed great leadership yesterday. Not only putting a god shift in, but by constantly talking and helping the younger players around them. Overall we showed great away game management yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 6 hours ago, Septic Peg said: Weren't you bothered about having to sign your life away every 6 weeks? GAs are risky everytime and so to have one so frequently would surely put a strain on the organs. I've not had a GA (only op I've ever had was done under local) but I wouldn't be bothered about having one, just if I had to have one so consecutively! You have to be careful for sure. Yes they're a little risky but so is crossing the road. Mine were not as regular as the big mans . Fair play to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStandUp Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Credit to LJ. Not one person was thinking about a Wilbraham start. He properly hung his job on the line. And massive credit to Wilbs for doing himself, LJ and the club proud. I love the bloke. Was genuinely made up for him, especially considering the vast majority gave him no chance when the teams were released at 2pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 20 hours ago, Robert the bruce said: How right you are.. The club tried but it is not so easy as buying a loaf of bread . They had four weeks to negotiate deals for key positions and by and large did brilliantly. Unlucky that they didn't get a new fullback in but that's life . We have Matthews , Little who wasn't injured during the transfer window and Vyner . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, ForeverRes said: Credit to LJ. Not one person was thinking about a Wilbraham start. He properly hung his job on the line. And massive credit to Wilbs for doing himself, LJ and the club proud. I love the bloke. Was genuinely made up for him, especially considering the vast majority gave him no chance when the teams were released at 2pm All hail to LJ ! He would have picked Milan but the guy was injured. For once he had a bit of luck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStandUp Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: All hail to LJ ! He would have picked Milan but the guy was injured. For once he had a bit of luck . Either way he deserves credit. Would of been easier for him to pick Taylor, less questions would of been asked if we had lossed. He deserves credit for the whole team selection. And your right, for once he had a bit of luck maybe? (It wasn't luck, he picked players he knew would give 100% for club) But he probably deserves some luck after seeing his side lose 2+ goal leads 4 times this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Niffty Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 What a great player and professional Wilbs has been for our club. The sort of bloke that young players should try and emulate, as others have said on this this thread, we should try and accommodate him in our coaching system. A great example for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, Ron Niffty said: What a great player and professional Wilbs has been for our club. The sort of bloke that young players should try and emulate, as others have said on this this thread, we should try and accommodate him in our coaching system. A great example for everyone. I`ve said this many times but if he does decide to leave/retire at the end of the season we need to know in advance so that we can give him the send off and appreciation he richly deserves. Too many good players just drift away at season`s end unnoticed and we must not let this happen with Wilbs. I don`t think he will be interested in joining our coaching set up sadly as he`s always said he wants to go back up North where his family still live when he packs up playing. In an ideal world we`ll be safe by the Birmingham game and he can come on for half an hour at the end and have every touch cheered by the fans. I know I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 9 hours ago, Strawberry2157. said: We obviously need to utilise him for these 3-5 weeks. Explains why he's great then off the pace. Need his experience and leadership massively though. First time this has come out and shows the effects of professional football on 'old bones'. It was quite clear what LJ said on the radio, that the effects last for a few weeks. The fact it has to be a GA would indicate it would be rather painful and needs knocking out. For sure this year will be last year playing ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 He has to play the next 2 games the goal he scored yesterday no one else at the club would have scored that . For me the jury is still out on duric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 10 hours ago, Robbored said: He'll have hip problem in later life for sure. Denis Law can hardly bend his knees now 40odd year after he retired. Mine don't bend very far these days either, and I'm only 46. Too many games playing when 80% fit, and 5 knee ops. That's why I'm not over critical of those players who are your stereotyped sicknotes. You can do untold damage playing with injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 We were so fortunate to get him with the luck of Cotts chance meeting in the hotel gym in Dubai I hear LJ decided to try the same trick when he was appointed Unfortunately the gym in the hotel was empty, but at at least he bumped into Adam Matthews in the bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariored Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Mine don't bend very far these days either, and I'm only 46. Too many games playing when 80% fit, and 5 knee ops. That's why I'm not over critical of those players who are your stereotyped sicknotes. You can do untold damage playing with injuries. Mine only bends if I drop a pint !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Not sure if it has been mentioned, but on RB Lee said Wilbs has a injection into his sore hip every so often, and two weeks later he runs around like a kid, or similar. Probably steroids, whatever though seems to work wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, 1bristolcity said: Not sure if it has been mentioned, but on RB Lee said Wilbs has a injection into his sore hip every so often, and two weeks later he runs around like a kid, or similar. Probably steroids, whatever though seems to work wonders. Cortisone I'd guess Boy is he gonna suffer later in life bless him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 minute ago, 1bristolcity said: Not sure if it has been mentioned, but on RB Lee said Wilbs has a injection into his sore hip every so often, and two weeks later he runs around like a kid, or similar. Probably steroids, whatever though seems to work wonders. Bet Wilbs is called for a urine sample on Tuesday, or maybe was on Saturday. Keep yer gob shut Lee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Cortisone I'd guess Boy is he gonna suffer later in life bless him Paul Gascogne (allegedly) thought a cortisone injection was a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Wilbs = bloody legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 On 25/02/2017 at 21:15, Curr Avon said: If you listened to the RB post match interview with LJ, Wilbs has an injection in his hip every 6 weeks under general anaesthetic. Lee said that Wilbs comes back like sharper in the following weeks, like a 27 year-old. Seriously? That's not good, hope it's a short term thing. The details in Tony Cascarino's book about his knee made me shudder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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