TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted September 15, 2022 I think its become really obvious that a specialist DM is what is missing from this team. From us blindly passing to the opposition on the edge of the box, where an anchorman should be to link defence with attack, to our struggle to break up opposition counter attacks, and our lightweight players having to drop too deep and then panicking in possession. There's a big Isaac Hayden shaped hole waiting to be filled with an Isaac Hayden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,155 Posted September 15, 2022 The last report was 'running on the grass with the ball'. Next should be 'training with the group'. Then some 'game time with the U21's'. Followed by 'in the matchday squad'. Then a brief cameo at then end of a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,651 Posted September 15, 2022 23 minutes ago, A Load of Squit said: The last report was 'running on the grass with the ball'. Next should be 'training with the group'. Then some 'game time with the U21's'. Followed by 'in the matchday squad'. Then a brief cameo at then end of a game. You missed out ‘he’s had a bit of a setback…’ 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 131 Posted September 15, 2022 It's going to be post world cup isn't it realistically, even then he's not going to be match fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted September 15, 2022 Pretty sure Smith has said that he's going to play in a behind closed doors friendly during the next international break. If that is the case then I'd imagine he could be involved plenty before the world cup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthebordercanary 141 Posted September 15, 2022 50 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: Pretty sure Smith has said that he's going to play in a behind closed doors friendly during the next international break. If that is the case then I'd imagine he could be involved plenty before the world cup. so next week then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted September 15, 2022 I would think if he keeps getting set backs we’ll be looking for a DM in Jan if we’re not already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Gibbo said: It's going to be post world cup isn't it realistically, even then he's not going to be match fit. According to @hogesaron here yesterday he expects him to return to the squad in a couple of weeks as he saw him out on a run near his home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,219 Posted September 15, 2022 The way things are going Hayden will start before Sara does! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 851 Posted September 15, 2022 The one thing I would say is that if we can keep this going and remain in the automatic promotion spots until he comes back then we will be dead certs for promotion. Its the position we are crying out to fill and if he lives up to expectations should allow the whole team to click. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,769 Posted September 15, 2022 Back??? This suggests he was ever here in the first place.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 236 Posted September 15, 2022 Another disaster of a loan signing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted September 15, 2022 20 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Back??? This suggests he was ever here in the first place.. Hairyo!! You beat me to it. For the second time lately🤔 , I must knock off work earlier 😇 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted September 15, 2022 35 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: The way things are going Hayden will start before Sara does! I think Sara will start Saturday, Byram looked f*cked towards the end of the game yesterday, I don't think he's a 2 games in 4 days player, so McLean left back and Sara in midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 183 Posted September 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Branston Pickle said: You missed out ‘he’s had a bit of a setback…’ To "...the surgeons going to clean out the knee/ankle just to make sure" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: I think Sara will start Saturday, Byram looked f*cked towards the end of the game yesterday, I don't think he's a 2 games in 4 days player, so McLean left back and Sara in midfield. SB was so knackered that at one point he just ran into the ball, couldn't adjust his feet , even though it wasn't a tricky ball to deal with. Mind you he had put himself about a bit by then. Think he'll start though, unless he's had a tweak/ knock. Then if he's cooked, kenny to lb. Sara on. But also happy to see Sara in for kenny , SB start . Somehow think Kenny will start though , it's what he does, but not all ☝️👇👈👉👆 Edited September 15, 2022 by wcorkcanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted September 15, 2022 Probebly unlikely to meet the appearances needed to trigger a move, must be at least 50%. If he can prove himself fit enough could pick him up fpt batgain. Maybe jusy a pipedream. Hope we can cancel in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,769 Posted September 15, 2022 41 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: Hairyo!! You beat me to it. For the second time lately🤔 , I must knock off work earlier 😇 I'm concerned for you if you're starting to be on my wavelength 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
If wed kept Howie.. 207 Posted September 15, 2022 when exactly? depending how you define exactly... i'm saying Q4.2022 - and i'm pretty sure i'm exactly right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,653 Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, TIL 1010 said: According to @hogesaron here yesterday he expects him to return to the squad in a couple of weeks as he saw him out on a run near his home. Hayden should be playing in a behind doors friendly over the International break so it wasn't surprising to see him running - but it does suggest there hasn't been another setback. That could see him in the matchday squad not too long after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Ken Hairy said: I'm concerned for you if you're starting to be on my wavelength 😂 Not as concerned as I am.😇 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrD66M 99 Posted September 15, 2022 7 hours ago, TeemuVanBasten said: I think its become really obvious that a specialist DM is what is missing from this team. From us blindly passing to the opposition on the edge of the box, where an anchorman should be to link defence with attack, to our struggle to break up opposition counter attacks, and our lightweight players having to drop too deep and then panicking in possession. There's a big Isaac Hayden shaped hole waiting to be filled with an Isaac Hayden. If Gibbs is match fit, Hayden will be mostly a bench player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, mrD66M said: If Gibbs is match fit, Hayden will be mostly a bench player. Gibbs is wasted as a DM though, he's a box-to-box like Howson in my view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites