Branston Pickle 3,633 Posted August 13, 2020 Hmm...tbh it’s hardly a surprise - the surprise would have probably been that he’s fit and raring to go - but looks like Sam is going to miss a fair number of games at the start of the season and sounds like he won’t be fit for 10 weeks minimum. A shame as we all know how decent he can be, but it does rather underline why he was as low a price as he was. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted August 13, 2020 Another Louis Thompson unfortunately. Looks like we'll need additional cover now, just in case we get an offer we can't refuse for Lewis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 761 Posted August 13, 2020 General perception of hamstring injuries is ...............'they're just a muscle strain and nothing serious'. Whilst often the case they can be really nasty and timescale wise the Byram lay off is just as lengthy as if he had ruptured his achilles or done his ACL. He's been really unlucky and even IF he's ready by 'end October' that will still be a NINE month absence. Not his fault and when he had that run in the team he showed a far better defensive attribute than Lewis although lacked the pace and natural width going forward. Better raise the 'sale' tag on Jamal me thinks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted August 13, 2020 29 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Another Louis Thompson unfortunately. Looks like we'll need additional cover now, just in case we get an offer we can't refuse for Lewis. He's a right back who was played out of position in left back when Lewis was injured and out of form last season. I think a lot.will depend on Bali Mumba's pre season. If Aarons goes, this will mean we definitely need another right back, perhaps on loan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanthecanary 168 Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, TheGoogler said: He's a right back who was played out of position in left back when Lewis was injured and out of form last season. I think a lot.will depend on Bali Mumba's pre season. If Aarons goes, this will mean we definitely need another right back, perhaps on loan. Exactly. As I said in another thread ....I accept some people's argument that Byram did well at LB and him keeping his place when Lewis became fit was warranted but I think the idea that the club see him as a viable long term option in that position is fanciful. City don't spend money freely and that they reportedly spent £3.5m on McCallum in January suggests that Byram isn't seen as a long term solution in that area. City would not spend that kind money on a player just to have them as 3rd choice or even 2nd if Lewis leaves. I also can't think that the player himself would have signed if that was the case either. Edited August 13, 2020 by seanthecanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 780 Posted August 13, 2020 Heise left back cover if Lewis leaves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,358 Posted August 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said: Heise left back cover if Lewis leaves? Not good enough and wouldn't be surprised if we're trying to offload him quietly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,777 Posted August 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, Canary Wundaboy said: Not good enough and wouldn't be surprised if we're trying to offload him quietly. This probably is the case, however he was signed when we were in the Championship, he has spent most of his career playing in the German second tier and he's also an attacking full-back so I wouldn't rule it out completely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 780 Posted August 13, 2020 I don’t think any of us know whether Heise is good enough or not, only Farke et al can say that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,341 Posted August 13, 2020 Player with a long history of injury layoffs now has another injury layoff. Well I never. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanthecanary 168 Posted August 13, 2020 Again, I don't think City are going to use Heise as left back cover to Lewis with a £3.5m (reported) left back then missing out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,777 Posted August 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, seanthecanary said: Again, I don't think City are going to use Heise as left back cover to Lewis with a £3.5m (reported) left back then missing out I think this discussion is based around if Lewis leaves and who would be backup to McCallum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted August 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, ricardo said: Player with a long history of injury layoffs now has another injury layoff. Well I never. Who knew filling your squad with players who have bones made of glass might lead to large numbers of injuries? I for one am shocked 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanthecanary 168 Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: I think this discussion is based around if Lewis leaves and who would be backup to McCallum. 50 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said: Heise left back cover if Lewis leaves? My bad Edited August 13, 2020 by seanthecanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 13, 2020 This latest set back for Byram is hardly related to his injury history. Getting a cyst is just unfortunate and if he’d had the operation as soon as it was discovered he would be ready for the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 13, 2020 Hope it means we keep Aarons for the first few games at least Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Wynless Jones 161 Posted August 13, 2020 Says something when a player who has been universally stated as the only good signing last season is basically Matt Jarvis MKII. Last summer really was a shambles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerrykerry 223 Posted August 13, 2020 Good player but unfortunately looking like another unreliable sick note. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 13, 2020 It is worrying that some players seem to be unlucky so much. Is that the reason we got him so cheap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 634 Posted August 13, 2020 What’s the betting, next up Hanley out till Christmas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeymarSmith 130 Posted August 13, 2020 May as well depend on how farke views the other young full backs he has at the club already. He said he wouldn't gift any game time, (and I know it was like a minute or two) but he fit Jordan Thomas on last game. He may view him as getting close to a squad player. Also there is Caleb richards who went on loan to Tampa and he may feel he is decent We also just signed Matthew Dennis who he might feel could do a job, I suppose all those three are the same amount of risk as Aarons was way back when. Also there is Bali Mumba, and didn't we design a highly rated young Belgium player last year, Rob nizet or similar? Anyone know about him or what he is doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted August 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: It is worrying that some players seem to be unlucky so much. Is that the reason we got him so cheap? Well obviously yes, but most on here accepted that. The worrying thing is we seem to have our share of sicknotes. The club now realise that too and seem to be covering all positions (Krul's cover awaited). Byram isn't a disaster as he will never be first choice anyway now that we have strengthened with Mumba and McCallum. Obviously this will all change should we sell Aarons! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,545 Posted August 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: This latest set back for Byram is hardly related to his injury history. Getting a cyst is just unfortunate and if he’d had the operation as soon as it was discovered he would be ready for the season. Might as well not have bothered to explain this BYG, whingers gonna whinge 😳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 13, 2020 2 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Who knew filling your squad with players who have bones made of glass might lead to large numbers of injuries? I for one am shocked good to see that someone understands that this is a bone injury, not a muscle one 🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,341 Posted August 13, 2020 42 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: It is worrying that some players seem to be unlucky so much. Is that the reason we got him so cheap? Surely not😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted August 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: This latest set back for Byram is hardly related to his injury history. Getting a cyst is just unfortunate and if he’d had the operation as soon as it was discovered he would be ready for the season. That is fair but it is also reasonable to suggest this adds another string to the 'can't rely on him as a starter' bow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 538 Posted August 13, 2020 Currently it looks like none of Byram, Hanley, Klose and even granite Zimbo can be relied on to stay fit for an extended period. Aarons & Lewis may well both be off before this window closes, perhaps Godfrey too, although I really hope Big Ben stays. Hopefully lessons have been learned from defenders being thin on the ground for most of last season. Jordan Thomas, Bali Mumba & Matthew Dennis are prospects and we haven't had a chance to see McCallum yet. Heise will probably be offloaded. Lots for Webber to ponder as this will quite likely be an "attritional" season. Gibson on loan (wages partially paid by Burnley) with a view to buy could be a great piece of business, with a low risk if it doesn't work out. Both clubs & player win! Two BGs at CB!💪👍👌 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,332 Posted August 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: This latest set back for Byram is hardly related to his injury history. Getting a cyst is just unfortunate and if he’d had the operation as soon as it was discovered he would be ready for the season. May not be directly related but it's another entry on his injury CV. At least we only paid £750,000 for a gamble. So far the jury is out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted August 13, 2020 Feel for him and hope he doesn't end up with a Jarvis career of the odd game and then months out injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted August 13, 2020 5 hours ago, NeymarSmith said: May as well depend on how farke views the other young full backs he has at the club already. He said he wouldn't gift any game time, (and I know it was like a minute or two) but he fit Jordan Thomas on last game. He may view him as getting close to a squad player. Also there is Caleb richards who went on loan to Tampa and he may feel he is decent We also just signed Matthew Dennis who he might feel could do a job, I suppose all those three are the same amount of risk as Aarons was way back when. Also there is Bali Mumba, and didn't we design a highly rated young Belgium player last year, Rob nizet or similar? Anyone know about him or what he is doing? If we can design them now, I'll take Trent Walker as our right back next season. Or was it Kyle Alexander-Arnold? I can never remember which one is absolutely rapid and technically amazing and which one is average at both... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites