Eccles Injured for rest of the season (11 Viewers)

[mmttww]

They'll probably be expecting him to run around, tbf.

 

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[SBT]

Did Torp really play in the 10 last Saturday anyway

seemed grimes sitting and two 8’s to me

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Why would it not be genuine and why would an ingrown toenail cause his ankle to swell?

If his ankle was swollen it would have been strapped up or one of them boots that they wear.

 

[covcity4life]

How did he do it?

He tore it in calf

 

[covcity4life]

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He is assigned to press the highest like rudoni. From set pieces he's on edge of their box. Don't mean he plays in that 10 slot though

 

[SBT]

He is assigned to press the highest like rudoni. From set pieces he's on edge of their box. Don't mean he plays in that 10 slot though

Everyone presses in this system.

Whether you want to call the role a #10 or not, Torp is doing less defensive work than the other two midfielders, and that’s when he’s most effective.

 

[covcity4life]

Everyone presses in this system.

Whether you want to call the role a #10 or not, Torp is doing less defensive work than the other two midfielders, and that’s when he’s most effective.

He plays pretty central to me just given the task of pressing high alongside the striker unlike the other midfielders

He worked very hard on Saturday and tackled alot.

Recently he's been a great eight for me!

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

2 meters is an average height mate

How wide is your door?

And yes I am singing it as if were the BeeGees/Take That song

 

[robbiethemole]

Has it been said on any official site he's injured??

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

He might be fit in time for the play offs

 

[long way home]

Bad timing but with hopefully Rudi, Sheaf and BTA back in the squad its still is pretty deep. Rod or Bassette to take last spot in match day squads. Other options are Howley and Burroughs who don't seem to be rated but someone has to step up.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

This might be a silly question, but if we get to the playoffs could Andrews make the squad if we are struggling?

 

[skyblue025]

No. loans finish last day of May.

 

[MalcSB]

Still is the scenario far as I'm aware

I'm struggling to see how Rudoni has an ankle injury bearing in mind he hasn't stepped onto the training pitch since before the Oxford game

Gonna have a job to pick up an ankle injury when you're already out with a shoulder problem

Ruptured my achilles while crossing the road whilst out shopping,

 

[fatso]

This might be a silly question, but if we get to the playoffs could Andrews make the squad if we are struggling?

He's nowhere near ready for championship football yet.
He's doing well at Motherwell, but that's not championship level. I think he'll have a year at league 1 level next before he gets a chance in our first team (presuming we are still in the championship)

 

[shmmeee]

Whatever division we’re in I’d like to see him Obikwu Rapha and Bassette out at L1 clubs next season. All need game time in men’s football now and should be able to stand out at that level if they want a future with us.

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Whatever division we’re in I’d like to see him Obikwu Rapha and Bassette out at L1 clubs next season. All need game time in men’s football now and should be able to stand out at that level if they want a future with us.

Rapha and Bassette I'd prefer to see at one of the promoted sides to the championship personally

 

[TomRad85]

Whatever division we’re in I’d like to see him Obikwu Rapha and Bassette out at L1 clubs next season. All need game time in men’s football now and should be able to stand out at that level if they want a future with us.

Bassette - low level Champ or abroad
Obikwu - League 1
Rapha - League 2
Would be what i'd expect.

 

[shmmeee]

Bassette - low level Champ or abroad
Obikwu - League 1
Rapha - League 2
Would be what i'd expect.

You really think Rapha is that far off?

 

[TomRad85]

You really think Rapha is that far off?

Yeh i'd say so. I mean obviously i want to be wrong, there's talk of him being naturally talented but he has so little experience playing mens football, roughly 40ish games in the Aussie league which is comfortably below League 2 standard.
Maybe League 2 then if he's actually performing elevate to League 1 in Jan?

 

[Captain Dart]

You really think Rapha is that far off?

He is definitely not that far off.

 

[rob9872]

We're a team with ambitions of getting out of this league. They need to be a at a L1 promotion chasing team next season or they might as well be off. Burroughs, Howley, Tavares, Bell, Obikwu, Raphael, Bassette, Collins.

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Bassette - low level Champ or abroad
Obikwu - League 1
Rapha - League 2
Would be what i'd expect.

Think Rapha needs to be at a higher level . If he is going to be as good as the opinions of the staff suggest he needs fast tracking in a decent standard

 

[skybluecam]

He is definitely not that far off.

He’s managed 8 minutes total in the league so far. In a squad where we only have one natural right winger.

Raphael is miles off it imo, League 2 would probably be a good experience for him.

 

[TomRad85]

We're a team with ambitions of getting out of this league. They need to be a at a L1 promotion chasing team next season or they might as well be off. Burroughs, Howley, Tavares, Bell, Obikwu, Raphael, Bassette, Collins.

It's clear several of those will be off anyway. Can't say i know anything about Bell, but Burroughs, Howley, Tavares, Collins will all be gone. The other 3 as suggested above will likely go on loan, unless Lampard likes what he sees in pre-season and wants them to contribute here i suppose.

 

[rob9872]

It's clear several of those will be off anyway. Can't say i know anything about Bell, but Burroughs, Howley, Tavares, Collins will all be gone. The other 3 as suggested above will likely go on loan, unless Lampard likes what he sees in pre-season and wants them to contribute here i suppose.

It's ok, it was a way of me shoehorning in another unnecessary dig at Sir Brad

 

[TomRad85]

He is definitely not that far off.

Based on what? I think League 2 would be good for him. He's the least convincing of the 3 imo simply because we don't know anything about him and he's played at no level at all.
Some think Bassette was fast tracked too fast which may be true but i think he's a talent, only 20, played mens football here, in France and in the top division in Belgium, there is hope he could come good here.
Obikwu is an interesting one, an awkward customer who has different attributes which could see him come good, he's certainly got a good career in the game ahead even if not here.
Rapha... what do we know? We hear he's good in training. That's about it.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Based on what? I think League 2 would be good for him. He's the least convincing of the 3 imo simply because we don't know anything about him and he's played at no level at all.
Some think Bassette was fast tracked too fast which may be true but i think he's a talent, only 20, played mens football here, in France and in the top division in Belgium, there is hope he could come good here.
Obikwu is an interesting one, an awkward customer who has different attributes which could see him come good, he's certainly got a good career in the game ahead even if not here.
Rapha... what do we know? We hear he's good in training. That's about it.

It’s only the SPL but even Kai Andrews has more experience at a higher level than Rapha.

 

[TomRad85]

It’s only the SPL but even Kai Andrews has more experience at a higher level than Rapha.

Completely agree, we forgot about him didn't we in this convo. Could see him in League 1 next season easily.

 

[Frankly_Mr_Shankly]

Torn calf apparently

Has not been officially confirmed???

 

[Potbellypig]

He’s managed 8 minutes total in the league so far. In a squad where we only have one natural right winger.

Raphael is miles off it imo, League 2 would probably be a good experience for him.

Speaks volumes to me that he's asked to go and play against Redditch.

 

[robbiethemole]

Has not been officially confirmed???

I asked that yesterday but nobody can answer that

 

[MalcSB]

He is definitely not that far off.

That far off what?

 

[Captain Dart]

That far off what?

The ability to play to Championship standard.