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Post by Championship Potter on Nov 10, 2019 6:44:08 GMT
..... That’s why I think MBD got a run there. Could be an alternative to Ince & maybe some goals He did ok under Rowett I thought. Didn’t pull up any trees but looked a decent goal threat and helped us push teams back away from home. For some reason Rowett inexplicably stopped using him after one bad game though.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 10, 2019 14:55:39 GMT
I don't know about all you professional physios on here but I've just seen a post match interview with Clucas on Faceache and he looked fine. He wasn't limping at all whilst he was talking and although it was only a head and shoulders shot his foot looked fine. I predict he needed his toenails cutting and he's rubbed his big toe raw.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Nov 11, 2019 0:15:26 GMT
O’Neil suggesting they are concerned about the injury
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 8:18:05 GMT
Badou yes but he’s only played a few games. Etebo still needs to do more for me tbh. Defend better, attack better, something tangible. Neither have clucas goal threat as the records show , we really need him in the next 4 home games which are all 6 pointers If we were to play Badou in his proper midfield position we'd be seeing more goals from him. If Clucas is out that could be the opportunity for Badou to make us forget Sam!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 15:02:50 GMT
I thought that he was awful when he first arrived. He is clearly one of those players that needs to be coached and mentored because with a bit of inspiration (from himself and the manager as he is only 24 years old), he clearly has the makings of a good footballer, and not as a fullback, but a midfielder. He’s 29 lol
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Post by kustokie on Nov 11, 2019 16:59:06 GMT
I don't know about all you professional physios on here but I've just seen a post match interview with Clucas on Faceache and he looked fine. He wasn't limping at all whilst he was talking and although it was only a head and shoulders shot his foot looked fine. I predict he needed his toenails cutting and he's rubbed his big toe raw. I have heard a lot of people talking through their arse, but never through their foot!
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Post by somersetstokie on Nov 11, 2019 17:10:17 GMT
I don't know about all you professional physios on here but I've just seen a post match interview with Clucas on Faceache and he looked fine. He wasn't limping at all whilst he was talking and although it was only a head and shoulders shot his foot looked fine.I predict he needed his toenails cutting and he's rubbed his big toe raw. Should we be adding this to the "Deep Wisdom from the Footballing Community" thread.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 11, 2019 17:15:00 GMT
He said in his interview after that he was going to hospital for an x-ray
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 11, 2019 17:22:31 GMT
I don't know about all you professional physios on here but I've just seen a post match interview with Clucas on Faceache and he looked fine. He wasn't limping at all whilst he was talking and although it was only a head and shoulders shot his foot looked fine. I predict he needed his toenails cutting and he's rubbed his big toe raw. I have heard a lot of people talking through their arse, but never through their foot! I am fluent in both arse and foot.
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Post by citynickscfc on Nov 11, 2019 19:55:16 GMT
Any updates?
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 16, 2019 9:57:59 GMT
As I feared🙄
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 16, 2019 10:00:36 GMT
Time for Nick Powell to step up now. Terrible news though.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 10:07:23 GMT
Disappointing if true. He's the only midfielder we have with any real output going forward.
I'm hoping MON can do what every other manager we've had recently couldn't, in getting something out of Etebo, as he's the only other engine in the team that can get about the pitch with any real drive. We just need some damn output from him.
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Post by Gods on Nov 16, 2019 10:09:58 GMT
Metatarsal as I predicted way back on page 1 perhaps?
As an aside why does it take a week for this news to seemingly leak, would he not have had an x-ray that evening so why not just let thw world know?
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 16, 2019 10:15:48 GMT
Disappointing - but Etebo or Badou could come in there without any major problem, you'd think. They've both got good engines and Badou may be more effective when not sitting deep.
We've still got 4 good options competing for 3 spots.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 16, 2019 10:18:33 GMT
Disappointing - but Etebo or Badou could come in there without any major problem, you'd think. They've both got good engines and Badou may be more effective when not sitting deep. We've still got 4 good options competing for 3 spots. Who the hell is scoring the goals and being the slightest bit creative there though? It’s going into Rowett territory.
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 16, 2019 10:19:54 GMT
Disappointing - but Etebo or Badou could come in there without any major problem, you'd think. They've both got good engines and Badou may be more effective when not sitting deep. We've still got 4 good options competing for 3 spots. Who the hell is scoring the goals and being the slightest bit creative there though? It’s going into Rowett territory. I think Badou's got a goal in him, when not sitting. His scoring record in Norway and at his first Turkish club was impressive. We need Ince to come to the party though.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 16, 2019 10:23:05 GMT
Who the hell is scoring the goals and being the slightest bit creative there though? It’s going into Rowett territory. I think Badou's got a goal in him, when not sitting. His scoring record in Norway and at his first Turkish club was impressive. We need Ince to come to the party though. But surely we want and need Badou sitting? There’s no one else at the club that can do that job. Etebo has no end product and needs to find some. Hope he has the bollocks to play Powell.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 16, 2019 10:24:25 GMT
Disappointing - but Etebo or Badou could come in there without any major problem, you'd think. They've both got good engines and Badou may be more effective when not sitting deep. We've still got 4 good options competing for 3 spots. Who the hell is scoring the goals and being the slightest bit creative there though? It’s going into Rowett territory. Mate I'd take a dose of dull stodgy 'Rowettball' at the moment if it ground us out enough points to stay up.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Nov 16, 2019 10:24:27 GMT
If we want goals from midfield it has to be Powell surely? I mean, his first start in yonks against his former team would be ideal if he's raring to go.
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 16, 2019 10:25:48 GMT
I think Badou's got a goal in him, when not sitting. His scoring record in Norway and at his first Turkish club was impressive. We need Ince to come to the party though. But surely we want and need Badou sitting? There’s no one else at the club that can do that job. Etebo has no end product and needs to find some. Hope he has the bollocks to play Powell. I'd be surprised if he ditched Woods after chucking him in last week and talking him up So can see him going with Woods sitting - with Allen and one of Etebo/Badou. A tricky call between those 2 - maybe if we expect Badou to be departing in January, it'll be Etebo. Powell's going to be tricky to fit into his favoured 4-3-3, isn't he?
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Post by cobhamstokey on Nov 16, 2019 10:26:57 GMT
Not good news but I guess it could be worse. Sounds like 6-8 weeks.
I think with a 433 we should be better going forward.
The likes of Ince,Powell,Allen, Gregory and Etebo have all proved in the past they've got goals in them. He'll be missed as he's been much improved this season.
I think a lot of the issues with the lack of goals in recent seasons has been more down to the lack of decent coaching than the players.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 16, 2019 10:28:08 GMT
Who the hell is scoring the goals and being the slightest bit creative there though? It’s going into Rowett territory. Mate I'd take a dose of dull stodgy 'Rowettball' at the moment if it ground us out enough points to stay up. We’re better than that though and actually on Badou Etebo Powell have a nicely balanced midfield. There’s no need for it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 10:29:38 GMT
He might not stick with 4-3-3
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 16, 2019 10:31:37 GMT
But surely we want and need Badou sitting? There’s no one else at the club that can do that job. Etebo has no end product and needs to find some. Hope he has the bollocks to play Powell. I'd be surprised if he ditched Woods after chucking him in last week and talking him up So can see him going with Woods sitting - with Allen and one of Etebo/Badou. A tricky call between those 2 - maybe if we expect Badou to be departing in January, it'll be Etebo. Powell's going to be tricky to fit into his favoured 4-3-3, isn't he? Woods was at fault for the first goal for me. I read he played well otherwise and I do like him but you can’t use him as the sitting midfielder. He’s too weak. Their player just bounced off him like he wasn’t there and he does it way too often. Against teams who could steamroll (are there many?) I don’t mind him there but against most sides Badou has to play deep. I’d happily have Woods alongside Badou though. Don’t see why Powell as the third CM playing a more attacking role or as an attacking midfielder in a 4231 initiating a press wouldn’t work tbh. It allows the best balance too.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 16, 2019 10:36:22 GMT
Mate I'd take a dose of dull stodgy 'Rowettball' at the moment if it ground us out enough points to stay up. We’re better than that though and actually on Badou Etebo Powell have a nicely balanced midfield. There’s no need for it. I'm not sure you should be building your side around Powell. Unless he has been having massive injections of vitamin D over the last couple of months. You're right we are better than that but until we can strengthen the back line, a more Rowett like pragmatic midfield may be the order of the day to protect our wobbly defence. O'Neill doesn't strike me as the sort of manager to go out to outscore the opposition either. I might be wrong of course.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 16, 2019 10:39:10 GMT
We’re better than that though and actually on Badou Etebo Powell have a nicely balanced midfield. There’s no need for it. I'm not sure you should be building your side around Powell. Unless he has been having massive injections of vitamin D over the last couple of months. You're right we are better than that but until we can strengthen the back line, a more Rowett like pragmatic midfield may be the order of the day to protect our wobbly defence. O'Neill doesn't strike me as the sort of manager to go out to outscore the opposition either. I might be wrong of course. He’s going to have to be until Shawcross comes back and even then I still think the left back will let us down until it’s sorted and that’s not taking into account the wank goalie who needs replacing either. Powell is one of top earners and needs to show why. He’s shown he’s a good player in this league when he’s been fit and he’s been fit for a while now (supposedly) so let’s use him and see what the fuss around him is about. Etebo and Badou behind him still is a solid midfield.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Nov 16, 2019 10:44:21 GMT
Can Powell play deeper or is he an out and out number 10?
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 16, 2019 10:47:43 GMT
I'm not sure you should be building your side around Powell. Unless he has been having massive injections of vitamin D over the last couple of months. You're right we are better than that but until we can strengthen the back line, a more Rowett like pragmatic midfield may be the order of the day to protect our wobbly defence. O'Neill doesn't strike me as the sort of manager to go out to outscore the opposition either. I might be wrong of course. He’s going to have to be until Shawcross comes back and even then I still think the left back will let us down until it’s sorted and that’s not taking into account the wank goalie who needs replacing either. Powell is one of top earners and needs to show why. He’s shown he’s a good player in this league when he’s been fit and he’s been fit for a while now (supposedly) so let’s use him and see what the fuss around him is about. Etebo and Badou behind him still is a solid midfield. I'm not disagreeing, I like Powell, and if the stories about him being fit are right then it's a scandal he hasn't been playing in a team crying out for a spark of creativity. Shit we're bemoaning the loss of Sam Clucas as our creative player ffs. I'm not knocking Clucas by the way, he's played well, just that he's hardly Huddy is he?. I'm just worried that Powell is a huge sicknote and can't be relied on but hey beggars can't be choosers can they? At least the problem is in midfield which is the only area in the squad where we are spoiled for choice.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 16, 2019 10:50:27 GMT
He’s going to have to be until Shawcross comes back and even then I still think the left back will let us down until it’s sorted and that’s not taking into account the wank goalie who needs replacing either. Powell is one of top earners and needs to show why. He’s shown he’s a good player in this league when he’s been fit and he’s been fit for a while now (supposedly) so let’s use him and see what the fuss around him is about. Etebo and Badou behind him still is a solid midfield. I'm not disagreeing, I like Powell, and if the stories about him being fit are right then it's a scandal he hasn't been playing in a team crying out for a spark of creativity. Shit we're bemoaning the loss of Sam Clucas as our creative player ffs. I'm not knocking Clucas by the way, he's played well, just that he's hardly Huddy is he?. I'm just worried that Powell is a huge sicknote and can't be relied on but hey beggars can't be choosers can they? At least the problem is in midfield which is the only area in the squad where we are spoiled for choice. Agree with all of that. But we’ve got Powell and he is fragile and it’s a good reason not to sign him but once he’s here we can’t be worried about playing him in case he breaks down.
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