Bristol Rob Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) I'd think very seriously about whether to play Williams again this season. If we assume it's 3 weeks out then he's maybe on the bench for Posh, maybe starting against Stoke. We're likely to be mathematically safe by Stoke. At this point I'd honestly just let him get properly fit rather then risk yet another recurrence or new injury that jeopardises his pre-season. Unless every other CM gets crocked, I'd tell him now that his season is over. Get in the gym, and get ready to play 46 games next season. Good news on Scott and Semenyo though. Edited March 17, 2022 by ExiledAjax 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Can still bet on West Brom at just above evens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Could have been worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 The article on the website also mentions that Benarous and O'Leary both have Covid and won't be available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Better than expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 23 minutes ago, Northern Red said: The article on the website also mentions that Benarous and O'Leary both have Covid and won't be available. Did wonder what had happened to them both, Benarous wasn’t officially on the bench at Blackburn according to the media so maybe it happened then. Opportunity for someone new on the bench on Saturday, maybe Owers or Idehen involved again? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said: I'd think very seriously about whether to play Williams again this season. If we assume it's 3 weeks out then he's maybe on the bench for Posh, maybe starting against Stoke. We're likely to be mathematically safe by Stoke. At this point I'd honestly just let him get properly fit rather then risk yet another recurrence or new injury that jeopardises his pre-season. Unless every other CM gets crocked, I'd tell him now that his season is over. Get in the gym, and get ready to play 46 games next season. Good news on Scott and Semenyo though. He would have been properly fit, he has been massively unlucky with other peoples injuries. He's been eased back really well, but because we had no other fit MF he came on early. Who's to say it wouldn't have happened anyway, if he had come on later as planned. Hopefully he gets a few 45's and build towards a 90 , maybe last game. I'd hope he could go into the Summer with the confidence of a completed 90 minutes under his belt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Any news on Kalas as was touch & go Saturday at Blackburn but omission from Czech squad suggests something longer term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 2 hours ago, !james said: Can still bet on West Brom at just above evens... Who with? I hope we're not giving more money to Stoke City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 48 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: He would have been properly fit, he has been massively unlucky with other peoples injuries. He's been eased back really well, but because we had no other fit MF he came on early. Who's to say it wouldn't have happened anyway, if he had come on later as planned. Hopefully he gets a few 45's and build towards a 90 , maybe last game. I'd hope he could go into the Summer with the confidence of a completed 90 minutes under his belt. I agree he's been managed well. There was clearly no intention at all to bring him on so early against Barnsley, but needs must. I can see that a couple of 30 minute cameos towards the very end of the season may be beneficial, but I really would be cautious. We have Benarous who will also benefit from those same minutes. It's a balancing act but personally my view is that if we don't need to risk Williams, let's not. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I agree he's been managed well. There was clearly no intention at all to bring him on so early against Barnsley, but needs must. I can see that a couple of 30 minute cameos towards the very end of the season may be beneficial, but I really would be cautious. We have Benarous who will also benefit from those same minutes. It's a balancing act but personally my view is that if we don't need to risk Williams, let's not. Totally get where you're coming from. I do think though, for his confidence and mindset going into the summer, getting through a full 90 would be great. I have more trust in the current medical set up (even with the continuing problems) , they never seem to try and rush players back. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 2 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Hopefully he gets a few 45's Good idea , music is good for the morale. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 There is no way we should risk losing Williams to injury, much more sensible not to pick him at all. Hang on.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Good idea , music is good for the morale. I think he's listening to Hurt by Johnny Cash along with I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down by Elvis Costello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 7 hours ago, Shuffle said: Any news on Kalas as was touch & go Saturday at Blackburn but omission from Czech squad suggests something longer term? Pearson said he needed a rest after effectively playing for 2 years without a break because of the Euros & that he’d been playing through pain in recent appearances. He didn’t completely rule him out but I got the impression that he wouldn’t be involved. Re the Czech games I reckon we’ve asked for him not to play as a result, though he’s lost his regular place in the side since last summer anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbytheriver Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 12 hours ago, Mad Cyril said: There is no way we should risk losing Williams to injury, much more sensible not to pick him at all. Hang on.... Yeah but ! wait a minute he might pull his hamstring? No but! He is a total waste of time! can't last a game! Yeah but! he's a great midfield player,saw him giving Peterborough evils ,No but! almost 2 seasons now and played about 10 games.Yeah but! he is a nice lad ,everyone loves him in training,No but! he is no good to us with his present fitness problem which shows no sign of going way! Yeah but! No but! etc,etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 I'd give William's 45 this weekend and if he breaks down again, his P45 next weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 On 17/03/2022 at 22:30, GrahamC said: Pearson said he needed a rest after effectively playing for 2 years without a break because of the Euros & that he’d been playing through pain in recent appearances. He didn’t completely rule him out but I got the impression that he wouldn’t be involved. Re the Czech games I reckon we’ve asked for him not to play as a result, though he’s lost his regular place in the side since last summer anyway. I get the feeling he is on his way out end of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 On 17/03/2022 at 13:30, GrahamC said: Did wonder what had happened to them both, Benarous wasn’t officially on the bench at Blackburn according to the media so maybe it happened then. Opportunity for someone new on the bench on Saturday, maybe Owers or Idehen involved again? I thought I heard they both now covid negative. But can see a few younger players on bench or maybe even given a start Still feel we gonna get spanked saterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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