TIL 1010 4,738 Posted December 21, 2014 I see Pilkington missed his third game in a row for Cardiff yesterday with a hamstring injury. Looks like some things never change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted December 22, 2014 I liked Pilks when he played for us and when on form I think he was our best playeryou can only get injured so many times however before it all starts to have long term and permanent effects.. I think the time has come for Pilks to look at his career now and decide is it all really worth it? I''m sure there would be opportunities for him to stay in the game coaching wise or behind the scenes if he thought it for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted December 22, 2014 A fully fit Pilkington was one of our best players, and one I wish had never left. If, of course, he could stay fit.Exactly the left sided player we are desperate for right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,658 Posted December 22, 2014 Good player but he does seem to continue to struggle with injuries and that will be what probably limits his career to a decent Championship winger.Which is a shame. Truly two-footed as well, which for some reason is a unique attribute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted December 23, 2014 Pilks really does seem to be an ''if only'' player, was a Man U schoolboy so must have stood out young, but his obvious talent ,including the almost mythical twofootedness has never been consistently realised due to his string of injuries. Maybe thats why he seems a bit of a big time Charlie....or are his injuries/inconsistency a result of afforementioned Charlieness? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Renoir 1 Posted December 23, 2014 It''s a shame but his injuries have cost him too much in my opinion. He was absolutely brilliant in his first two seasons for us but since then he''s only looked half the player he was for us and Cardiff when fit. Although nothing has been said I wouldn''t be surprised at all to find out he has to constantly play through pain/injury nowdays. Even if he stayed here, didn''t get injured etc he wouldn''t be having a huge impact (We certainly could have used him though at times) he just isn''t anywhere near as good as he was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted December 23, 2014 Perennial under-performer! Never produced anything like his full potential... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havemyhowsonit 0 Posted December 23, 2014 Pilks had one good bit season and he''s a world beater. He''s always injured and he''s actually s**t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted December 24, 2014 Glad we freed up a squad place so we could sign Odidja-Ofoe.Keeps the physios on their toes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted December 24, 2014 Good player, but the injuries do seem to have taken their toll. He also gave the impression he wanted to leave last season under Hughton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted December 24, 2014 Being fair CJF, who the hell WOULDN''T have wanted to leave under Hughton (apart from Bassong)???Pilks showed just how good he can be in that first season back in the top flight, with goals, crosses, headers and great attacking runs, he gave it all and Hughton rewarded this by ostracising him and underusing him even when fit...I think we made a mistake selling him, although I can understand reasoning from a purely medical perspective, but as a player we completely dropped the ball on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites