Dr Balls Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Sad if Atkinson has ruptured his ACL because he will be out for months. And real shame for him having got back into the team during this unbeaten run. However having an international centre back, who is used to playing on the left side even though he’s right footed is hardly a disaster, and I don’t see why there should have to be a sudden switch in formation just because it’s Kalas rather than Atkinson in that position. What we might miss more is Atkinson’s heading prowess and goal-scoring ability as that has never been a strong point for Kalas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 42 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: No recall Can't recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WECANDO Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: Sad if Atkinson has ruptured his ACL because he will be out for months. And real shame for him having got back into the team during this unbeaten run. However having an international centre back, who is used to playing on the left side even though he’s right footed is hardly a disaster, and I don’t see why there should have to be a sudden switch in formation just because it’s Kalas rather than Atkinson in that position. What we might miss more is Atkinson’s heading prowess and goal-scoring ability as that has never been a strong point for Kalas. Not sure I agree with that. Kalas has one of the highest leaps of most footballers. He ain't the tallest but has ability to get up higher than most opponents. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, WECANDO said: Not sure I agree with that. Kalas has one of the highest leaps of most footballers. He ain't the tallest but has ability to get up higher than most opponents. I meant Atkinson’s heading prowess up front. To be fair to Kalas, when he was taking all those attacking long throw ins, it was hardly his fault he couldn’t get his head on it as well! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Isn’t Idehen left footed or is he not ready for it yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 11 hours ago, LondonBristolian said: Worth clarifying that - assuming the same interview - NP said “it may be” in response to a direct question as to whether it was an ACL, rather than he himself saying that is what he thought it was. I may be clinging to false hope with that though. I think NP has Been in the game long enough to know what these injuries are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 11 hours ago, MC RISK77 said: So back by end of season hopefully for some game time when we are safe? Hopefully "When we are safe"I think a few others on here will be thinking when we are close to the "play off spots" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, Super said: I think NP has Been in the game long enough to know what these injuries are. I'm really hoping for some good luck for a change. There is no way, whatever your experience, you can know for sure what it is yet. As NP said , they will have to wait for the scan. I played with a mate that did his cartilage, it was almost like a gun shot, swelling and a lot of pain. That isn't necessarily as long term as ACL. There are many things it could be and we won't know until they have a scan. I'm hoping for the best, sprain/strain and a couple of weeks. They are all painful, they could all give similar symptoms . Will be a real shame for the lad if it turns out to be ACL. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 11 hours ago, E.G.Red said: No recall Or Bayleaf or Sicknote. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Best of luck to big Rob. We’ll miss him. For what it’s worth though, I still think Kalas is the better defender, although RA suits the team more. Let’s hope Kalas can stay fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 If needed could move Pring to left centre back and use Dasilva as left back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said: If needed could move Pring to left centre back and use Dasilva as left back. Done it before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: Done it before Yes, I think yesterday when we saw Dasilva come on that Pringy was moved into midfield. I think Pearson really rates Pring (and why wouldn't he), I think we'd go with Kalas there for now though until he needs a rest. Just as long as we don't put Andy King there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCinNW6 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 hours ago, RedorDead BCFC said: If needed could move Pring to left centre back and use Dasilva as left back. JD starting? No thanks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 20 minutes ago, BCFCinNW6 said: JD starting? No thanks If it's a choice between that and Andy King playing CB then it's JD every time. Because realistically that's the choice if it ever came to it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 23 minutes ago, BCFCinNW6 said: JD starting? No thanks FWIW I think Jay is much better as a LB than a LWB. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 31 minutes ago, Davefevs said: FWIW I think Jay is much better as a LB than a LWB. Jay was also rather decent against West Brom in the FA cup, one of our best performances this entire campaign. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, Kingswoodactor said: Jay was also rather decent against West Brom in the FA cup, one of our best performances this entire campaign. Yes, played extremely well..seems to have the bit between his teeth at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 18 hours ago, Dr Balls said: I meant Atkinson’s heading prowess up front. To be fair to Kalas, when he was taking all those attacking long throw ins, it was hardly his fault he couldn’t get his head on it as well! I'm hoping the bloody towel doesn't come back out again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Street red said: I'm hoping the bloody towel doesn't come back out again Sold him to Portsmouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 I don't think we are expecting Atkinson to play for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 On 19/02/2023 at 07:24, RedorDead BCFC said: If needed could move Pring to left centre back and use Dasilva as left back. There’s also the option of Tanner at CB, with Sykes at RB. Rob’s absence is a real problem because there’s no way TK will be able to play 7 games in 22 days. Will be interesting to see if Nige keeps him back from the Hull game and uses him against Man City. Can’t see him starting both. Big ask after a year’s absence. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 31 minutes ago, Malago said: There’s also the option of Tanner at CB, with Sykes at RB. Rob’s absence is a real problem because there’s no way TK will be able to play 7 games in 22 days. Will be interesting to see if Nige keeps him back from the Hull game and uses him against Man City. Can’t see him starting both. Big ask after a year’s absence. I think Tomas will be relishing a glut of games in a short period. He’s been back in the match day squad since Blackburn on the 21st Jan, so has been back a month. That’s not to say Nige shouldn’t be careful with him. Assuming he’s come through Saturday ok, he will start on Saturday, he’ll have had a week in between won’t he? Hull is the important game…it’s the next game. Worry about Man City after Hull. If he does want to rest him at some point, then assuming Kal not back, we can switch to the same three we used at home to Swansea - Tanner / Vyner / Pring. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 14 minutes ago, Davefevs said: If he does want to rest him at some point, then assuming Kal not back, we can switch to the same three we used at home to Swansea - Tanner / Vyner / Pring. Largely agree on Kalas but that suddenly leaves us having ro rejif multiple areas. Who do we shunt out of position to RWB, Sykes, Scott or Weimann? I suppose with Cornick AND Mehmeti added it reduces that dilemma a bit, we now have on balance one more option... Could Pring play left of a back 4 in those circs, ie Tanner-Vyner-Pring-DaSilva? Not wholly ideal granted but retains the same basic shape at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Largely agree on Kalas but that suddenly leaves us having ro rejif multiple areas. Who do we shunt out of position to RWB, Sykes, Scott or Weimann? I suppose with Cornick AND Mehmeti added it reduces that dilemma a bit, we now have on balance one more option... Could Pring play left of a back 4 in those circs, ie Tanner-Vyner-Pring-DaSilva? Not wholly ideal granted but retains the same basic shape at least. Our posts show that there are options. Team spirit is good, players will muck-in for the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Our posts show that there are options. Team spirit is good, players will muck-in for the cause. Yes, options and will muck in which is good but may bring about a certain imbalance. Then again Kalas is due- he's been out for so long, perhaps this pair can flourish for the next few weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Kalas will be playing for a contract too, either with us or someone else. The only way he gets the sort of offer he'd want is by playing a run of games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnr1986 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Any update on the extent of Atkinson’s injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Johnr1986 said: Any update on the extent of Atkinson’s injury? I'd of thought we'll get some comms Thursday after the press conference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 minute ago, iamalagerdrinker said: I'd of thought we'll get some comms Thursday after the press conference Yep, I would expect so. I think it normally takes a few days for the swelling to go down, then there would be a scan and consultation , they would then decide on treatment. Even if the scan is clear in what the problem is, they wouldn't say anything before the prematch. Gonna be a long few days of crossing fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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