Nuff Said 5,121 Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) Just announced in the press conference. Apparently he slipped and landed on his knee at home. 😩 Edited August 16, 2019 by Nuff Said Speeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 16, 2019 3 months at least, if he's done his ACL he may not feature at all this season. Awful luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted August 16, 2019 You ask yourself...why doesn't this happen to a few Citeh players or even Villa...they've got money and players enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted August 16, 2019 Absolutely gutted for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,815 Posted August 16, 2019 As I said in the injury thread, it sounds like it could be a season ender. Farke said it's three months for a tear in the meniscus, but it could be a cruciate ligament injury, and that would be it for his season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,289 Posted August 16, 2019 Could do without Onel being out.....bad news, bad news indeed..... 😞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: As I said in the injury thread, it sounds like it could be a season ender. Farke said it's three months for a tear in the meniscus, but it could be a cruciate ligament injury, and that would be it for his season. Not necessarily - ACL recovery times are quicker now than ever before. If he recovers well it could be 6 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,815 Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Not necessarily - ACL recovery times are quicker now than ever before. If he recovers well it could be 6 months. You're more optimistic than I am, clearly. It could be six months, but it might not- you even said yourself that he may not feature this season. Let's hope that it's just a meniscus tear and he's back by Christmas. Edited August 16, 2019 by Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted August 16, 2019 Cor! A ridiculous injury bulletin today! We now only have two fully fit strikers and that would be Pukki and Srbeny. Two fit CB's also. What a nightmare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: You're more optimistic than I am, clearly. It could be six months, but it might not- you even said yourself that he may not feature this season. Let's hope that it's just a meniscus tear and he's back by Christmas. Recovery times are varied, if op goes well and no hiccups in recovery he'd be back in time for the end of the season. But definitely fingers crossed no ACL issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 16, 2019 Not what we wanted to hear but we go with what we have. Obviously, most everyone had question marks about Hanley but there is nothing we can do and it will probably have to be Tettey instead of MacLean. And we have Idah fit so we have three strikers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 16, 2019 Didnt Zimmerman suffer his injury on holls....bit of bad luck going on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,748 Posted August 16, 2019 Just been in the club shop literally 5 mins after reading the press conference and who should be in there but Onel himself.....walking around unaided albeit it with a limp. When I asked what he'd done to himself he said he had a MRI scan booked but seemed to suggest that the reports of the 3 months I told him was being reported was wildly over exaggerated and that 4-5 was was closer to the mark? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted August 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Just been in the club shop literally 5 mins after reading the press conference and who should be in there but Onel himself.....walking around unaided albeit it with a limp. When I asked what he'd done to himself he said he had a MRI scan booked but seemed to suggest that the reports of the 3 months I told him was being reported was wildly over exaggerated and that 4-5 was was closer to the mark? Yeah, I mean, they always want to soften the blow when it comes to reporting on injuries. Like Wacky said, could be his season over. Which would completely suck. For him and for us. We don't really have another player like him, with strength, serious pace and trickery. Massive loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted August 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Not what we wanted to hear but we go with what we have. Obviously, most everyone had question marks about Hanley but there is nothing we can do and it will probably have to be Tettey instead of MacLean. And we have Idah fit so we have three strikers. Idah isn't fully fit though. He trained today, as did McLean, but they both have back issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,815 Posted August 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Not what we wanted to hear but we go with what we have. Obviously, most everyone had question marks about Hanley but there is nothing we can do and it will probably have to be Tettey instead of MacLean. And we have Idah fit so we have three strikers. Not Leitner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted August 16, 2019 Sorry for being a pessimist...but that is a massive blow to our chances Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,226 Posted August 16, 2019 Onel relies in his pace. That might be gone for ever. But what the hell was he doing?? Hopefully Idah will get his chance but it's tragic injury news. Frustrated when players get injured doing nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted August 16, 2019 An opportunity for Roberts then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Surfer said: An opportunity for Roberts then. Yes, perhaps, but a completely different player to Onel. He is tiny, for a start. He isn't that quick and he prefers playing on the right. Also looked pretty poor at tracking back. I do feel that Onel being out is a huge miss. I just hope that it isn't as serious as first thought. I am quite sure he would have been on crutches if it was...As it is, GJL mentioned they'd seen him in the club shop and he wasn't on crutches but limping a bit. Why would they let him put weight on that knee if it was really bad? Edited August 16, 2019 by BobLoz3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted August 16, 2019 Grrrrrr ... such a shame. A unique option lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 114 Posted August 16, 2019 Very sad news and a player that was going to have a good impact. I hope the recovery goes well it does now mean can't sell and Roberts will have much more playing time out wide, possibly heise. Onel will be like a new signing, but I wish he was playing the full season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,657 Posted August 16, 2019 Big player to lose in a position where we don't have great depth and he has unique attributes, so a big loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, ROBFLECK said: You ask yourself...why doesn't this happen to a few Citeh players or even Villa...they've got money and players enough It has literally happened to Sane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted August 16, 2019 Shi*e news indeed -- The last Roberts who played for the club did okay mind 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Just been in the club shop literally 5 mins after reading the press conference and who should be in there but Onel himself.....walking around unaided albeit it with a limp. When I asked what he'd done to himself he said he had a MRI scan booked but seemed to suggest that the reports of the 3 months I told him was being reported was wildly over exaggerated and that 4-5 was was closer to the mark? If he said it was wildly over exaggerated, how come its gone from 3 months to 4/5 months ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted August 16, 2019 I think the Argos home delivery department is going to be busy for the next few months. What absolutely sh*t luck. Get well soon, Onel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted August 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, Diane said: If he said it was wildly over exaggerated, how come its gone from 3 months to 4/5 months ? Perhaps he meant 4/5 weeks, let's hope so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiropracticcanary 5 Posted August 16, 2019 Who falls up the stairs and does an ACL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted August 16, 2019 Oh well we go with what we have but bad news with the season only just underway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites