Rob 6,410 9.8k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 2 hours ago, TeaCider24 said: It is funny how we were complaining about injuries under Wilder and wondering what was going and then giving praise to the medical staff and coaching under Carrick because of just how few injuries we were getting in comparison. I think this season has shown just how much of it has been down to luck, or lack of it, I've never known so many injuries to key players. i still blame wilder for the injuries this season, f him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikerman 1,536 2.5k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 It is always sad when you can see a good player coming to the end of his time, the legs and energy just go out of them and sadly this now applies to Jonny Howson. He is offering little in our midfield and his inability to get back in time to cover our defence is causing all sorts of problems, he really should now be replaced. Having said that Carrick doesn’t seem to think so and I expect him to keep his place and be first choice for at least the next five seasons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Rioja 9,035 8.8k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 19 minutes ago, pikerman said: Carrick doesn’t seem to think so and I expect him to keep his place and be first choice for at least the next five seasons Only the five seasons then? That's a relief, I had visions of a 58 year old Jonny "bossing" the middle of the Park! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernSmoggie 5,306 7k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 In the eleven games Howson started, we've kept one clean sheet (9%). In the six games he didn't start, we've kept three clean sheets (50%). Sample size too small or something in it? I do think he's one of the worst culprits for not getting out to players and putting in weak challenges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Lannister 47 16 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) Preston Fan here and I hate to say that I can't see us getting anything out of tonight but I'll live in hope. We'll be knackered after playing half our match against Cardiff on Saturday with 10 men meaning Brady's missing through suspension (not that I rate him) and we were already thin on the ground. We do have players coming back after injury soon and we might get some positive news on that front tonight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzel Zanzibar 8,139 15.5k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, Tyrion Lannister said: Preston Fan here and I hate to say that I can't see us getting anything out of tonight but I'll live in hope. We'll be knackered after playing half our match against Cardiff on Saturday with 10 men meaning Brady's missing through suspension (not that I rate him) and we were already thin on the ground. We do have players coming back after injury soon and we might get some positive news on that front tonight. Mate we're going to struggle getting 11 fit players onto the pitch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAgainst 4,998 4.1k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) I wonder if we could just tell the authorities that we don't have enough fit players to fulfil the fixture? I mean, what's the worst that could happen? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLF10 5,418 7.1k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Well if it is VDB missing alongside Engel then many peoples first choice full backs of Dijksteel and Bangura will start. The former really needs to take his chance. Hope Greenwood is fit as he will be ineligible for Leeds on weekend so hopefully can put in a match winning performance. if Howson is out then Barlaser would step in. Hopefully starting 11 is still strong and there enough on bench in likes of Rogers, Silveria and Lath if we need it. We can also call on Clarke if we (hopefully) leading and need to see game out. I imagine academy lads will be Bilongo, Hannah and one other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbivorous 126 130 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, TLF10 said: Well if it is VDB missing alongside Engel then many peoples first choice full backs of Dijksteel and Bangura will start. Bryant Bilongo?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLF10 5,418 7.1k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I wanted a win tonight. Obviously still do. But given the growing injury situation. I would be happy with a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLF10 5,418 7.1k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Herbivorous said: Bryant Bilongo?? What about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 6,410 9.8k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 40 minutes ago, RiseAgainst said: I wonder if we could just tell the authorities that we don't have enough fit players to fulfil the fixture? I mean, what's the worst that could happen? i've still got a fax machine in the office if anyone needs to borrow it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroSmoggie 4,105 4.3k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I’ve heard Hackney is out. Take with pinch of salt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco 5,617 7.2k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, BoroSmoggie said: I’ve heard Hackney is out. Take with pinch of salt The conspiracy theorists will be on shortly with the "Head turned by Forest" or "He was never any good anyway" or something of that ilk 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco's Tuft 1,273 1.3k Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, Rob said: i've still got a fax machine in the office if anyone needs to borrow it "The Legend of Keith's Fax Machine" was nothing to do with the Blackburn game. It was a couple of years earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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