firststeps 0 Posted August 3, 2015 Would be awful if true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firststeps 0 Posted August 3, 2015 Someone who works in the Canaries Store in Chapplefield. Like I said, hopefully a nasty rumour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 3, 2015 Broken metatarsal... Several weeks! Ffs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Ink 0 Posted August 3, 2015 From the BBC... Norwich midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu will miss the opening part of the season after suffering a broken metatarsal in the friendly against Brentford on Saturday. The former West Bromwich Albion midfielder and Democratic Republic of Congo international will undergo an operation on the injury on Monday after picking up the knock in the second half of City''s 2-1 win over the Bees at Carrow Road. City boss Alex Neil said: "Unfortunately Youssouf has a fractured metatarsal which requires immediate surgery. We anticipate his recovery should take several weeks and this is something we will be able to assess further after the operation has taken place." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,710 Posted August 3, 2015 Balls. Was looking like a cracking signing. At least we have a lot of midfielders to cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted August 3, 2015 [quote user="Herman "]Balls. Was looking like a cracking signing. At least we have a lot of midfielders to cover.[/quote]None that possess premier league quality like Mulumbu.This is huge loss. He misses a key period which contains a lot of games we need to look at winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted August 3, 2015 Not the end of the world but a huge blow as previously stated he will probably miss lots of games at the start of the season when we would have hoped to clock up points. Lets hope tettey stays fit or else we may need to spend some more cash we cannot afford a poor start to the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,710 Posted August 3, 2015 Always look on the bright side Lincoln. It''s a blow, but not a huge blow. It''s something we can work around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 3, 2015 I wonder what several weeks means anyway... I bet we don''t see him until November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well I Never 0 Posted August 3, 2015 Disaster. We need quality, not quantity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 3, 2015 Herman wrote the following post at 03/08/2015 6:31 PM:Always look on the bright side Lincoln. It''s a blow, but not a huge blow. It''s something we can work around.It is a huge blow Herman FFS, on Saturday, Brady and Mulumbu were the shining lights, together with CJ when he came on.The guy would have been a key player for us particularly during the early part of the season when we have a reasonable run of winnable fixtures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray 111 Posted August 3, 2015 A fractured metatarsal can be anything from 3 to 8 weeks before it can be exercised and then of course the player needs to regain match fitness because he sure as hell will not be puting any weight on it in those 3 - 8 weeks. Also it depends on which one it is as to the length of time it takes to heal and exactly where the fracture is, normally the closer to the ankle the longer it takes as there is less blood flow.Let''s hope it is a minor fracture and hopefully he will be back within 6 to 8 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firststeps 0 Posted August 3, 2015 With the exception of Brady, we could potentially be kicking off next Saturday with the same team we had at Wembley!!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,710 Posted August 3, 2015 [quote user="Vanwink"]Herman wrote the following post at 03/08/2015 6:31 PM:Always look on the bright side Lincoln. It''s a blow, but not a huge blow. It''s something we can work around.It is a huge blow Herman FFS, on Saturday, Brady and Mulumbu were the shining lights, together with CJ when he came on.The guy would have been a key player for us particularly during the early part of the season when we have a reasonable run of winnable fixtures.[/quote]Put it into context. As our squad currently stands,if it were Jerome or Bassong then I would class it as a huge blow. As we have a large midfield selection, although not as good as Mulumbu, it CAN be worked around. Now stop panicing. If your like this after one piece of bad news you ain''t going to survive a whole season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 3, 2015 Herman wrote the following post at 03/08/2015 7:00 PM: Vanwink wrote:Herman wrote the following post at 03/08/2015 6:31 PM: Always look on the bright side Lincoln. It''s a blow, but not a huge blow. It''s something we can work around. It is a huge blow Herman FFS, on Saturday, Brady and Mulumbu were the shining lights, together with CJ when he came on. The guy would have been a key player for us particularly during the early part of the season when we have a reasonable run of winnable fixtures.Put it into context. As our squad currently stands,if it were Jerome or Bassong then I would class it as a huge blow. As we have a large midfield selection, although not as good as Mulumbu, it CAN be worked around. Now stop panicing. If your like this after one piece of bad news you ain''t going to survive a whole season.Ha ha, it''s a big blow, maybe the "huge " word is the issue Herman.Not worth haggling save to say that from a pretty meagre transfer period this guy is a shining star and to lose him is big, very big, verging on huge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 3, 2015 I''ve had this injury myself. Will be a good six weeks before he''s kicking a ball again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted August 3, 2015 Gotta feel sorry for the guy, trying to make a good impression at his new club, then bang ! out injured for the start of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 3, 2015 Found this old BBC article on recovery times of assorted footballers from a fractured metatarsal. Both Gary Neville and Danny Murphy took 21 weeks. Scott Parker took 34 weeks!http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/health_and_fitness/4283136.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted August 3, 2015 A setback certainly, but a more positive view might be that we''ll need Mulumbu most against the top sides. It''s a long season and we have the resources to get over this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 3, 2015 Yelloow Since 72 wrote the following post at 03/08/2015 7:52 PM:A setback certainly, but a more positive view might be that we''ll need Mulumbu most against the top sides. It''s a long season and we have the resources to get over this. It''s big but not huge Yelloow!By the way, did you finally remember when Jerome played for WBA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted August 3, 2015 i''ll sound old here, but this wouldnt happen if players wore football boots like they did in "my day".....and I''m only going back 15-20 years here. Its been a while since I last played football ,and longer still since I brought a pair of boots.....a few months ago ,out of sheer curiosity ,I had a look at some of them close up in the Nike superstore at Riverside and was frankly aghast out how lightweight boots are and the flimsy material theyre made out of. I dont know which is the harder to understand, how manufacturers can design such an ill -equipped item that offers zero protection from injuries......or why on earth footballers would want to wear them? .In my day the adidas predator was considered the revolutionary fad ,but thats a hob-nailed boot compared to these slippers of today.....but I far rather wear them anyday of the week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 3, 2015 It''s a bit like a condom really GJL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 3, 2015 In fact looking back I am sure there was a reservoir tip on the end of RvW''s boot when he missed that sitter against West Ham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted August 3, 2015 Great our next sick note!Put a bandage on it and play through the pain, bloody hell in Nutty''s & Tils day this would be a minor inconvenience.Serves them right playing in overpriced coloured plimsoles instead of real footy boots like those good old days.Bloody modern prima donnas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites