Kelly injury update (2 Viewers)
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Philosoraptor
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Need him back on the pitch. By Elo/Glicko's reckoning the most influential player on the pitch to get a good result last season.
robbiethemole
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half an eye???? does that mean he'll be bonk-eyed if he plays?
suffolkskyblue24
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Given that we are playing 2 up front and assuming O'Hare and Hamer are in most people's first team, who gives way? Sheaf? He has really started to grow into the role this season so feels harsh. I love Kelly and what he brings but his lay off means his place in the starting line up must be under threat.
fernandopartridge
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Absolutely no way Kelly should just come back into the team on the current form of the midfielders
steve cooper
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It is good news though, because it gives us more options
stay_up_skyblues
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Yep, Sheaf or Hamer’s shirt to lose.
SleepyGinger
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I wouldn’t start Kelly but he’d give us some much needed experience off the bench to see out a win
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Tea & Busquets
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Kelly is that man we bring on to close out games with a favorable result.
SkyBlueGuy
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Great news to have him back. I think Hamer and Sheaf have done really well so far, so I can't see him being a started just yet. But great option for off the bench, particularly if we need a calming influence/ experience, or are defending a lead. Also means we can afford to not play one or the other of Sheaf/Hamer for 90mins each week. 
robbiethemole
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off the bench alongside Kane?? fresh legs if needed
Irish Sky Blue
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There's going to be some disappointed players who don't even make the bench. I would hope he finds room for Jones.
Johhny Blue
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No. It means it's the only part of him that's fit
NortonSkyBlue
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As much as I admire Kelly it would be prudent to keep the same pair against Boro and if they play well retain their places in the team. If they have a blip then Kelly is ready to join the battles ahead.
Liquid Gold
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Fantastic news as we now have some actual depth there.
SkyblueDad
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It is a bit of a delema for Robins a nice one though imo a fully fit Liam Kelly is our best midfielder.
larry_david
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Yep all well and good saying he won't get in front of sheaf, hamer. He will feature when they're suspended, injured or when hamer stops playing from December onwards again
JAM See
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Totally agree. Having one too many quality midfielders keeps the incumbents on their toes.
better days
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larry_david
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Hearing MR talking about the injury, sounded like something that was there for a while. Makes you wonder why they didn't operate during the off season rather than 3 weeks into pre season? Unless i've misread. (highly possible)
skybluegod
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The hip is a really difficult injury zone as there are so many muscles, tendons, ligaments etc that run through the area. Making it hard to diagnose exactly what is wrong all the time It's also an area where operations are the last resort as most of the time you can retain functionality whilst fixing the issue through therapy.
I agree it reads as though it was long standing and then suddenly deteriorated. But going with what I previously said it's likely he was given a rehab programme during the off season to correct any issue and it unfortunately hasn't worked.
better days
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I think it was maybe a case of a very young player perhaps playing through pain as he was breaking through to avoid missing his chance
More experienced guys would probably ask for help earlier
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It is indeed terrible timing for him. This year should have been a proper break through for him really, and can fully see why he'd want to keep fighting to prove himself.