I know quite a few people in the game so get info from agents, players, other managers and so onI've often thought that you are close to Jodi, and that he's been your source on a lot of the stuff you post. I obviously don't expect you to clarify anything, but if my hunch is right, please give him as much support as you can, and let him know that 99% of the fan base are still right behind him.
At a personal level this is really ghastly. Two and a half years he has been in some sort of recovery, which is enough to test anyone's strength of character. If he does get back he will have done extraordinarily well. BUT, at a football level it matters very little, as I am not sure at all that he would have cut it in the Chamionship. All we have to go on is half a season against the crappy defences in League 2. The goal he scored against Posh would never be allowed by a half decent Championship defence. He was a squad player possibly, but not much more. Seperate the sentiment from the reality and several players are ahead of him for a flank position.
Sometimes maybe, you have to look at the person and not the player. Would it cost the club that much to offer him another year if he tries to come back for the third time? We know from the previous two injuries that even this time next year he won't be up to speed. Surely it would be the right thing to do to give him the reassurance that he won't be unemployed if he does decide to fight on. At least that would be one less thing for him to worry about. It would also show the club in a good light.
I know Robins is ruthless in moving players on, rightly so. In this case I hope that both he and the club shows a bit of class and gives Jodie that extra year.
We did that last year. Gave him a new deal to set his mind at ease, which was the right thing to do I reckon. But you can't do it again. What about other players that have suffered a single bad injury and are released - why shouldn't they get a new deal for their state of mind?
If you do it this time it's with a pay-as-you-play deal along with his rehab (cost of that would be significant if he had to fund it privately or would take far longer and unlikely to have the same care if via NHS) with wages based on helping out with community stuff, kids coaching, media etc.
I hate comments like this - you have NO evidence to base this on - how can anyone say he wouldn't cut it in the championship without given a chance to prove himself. Why are you not saying this about half our squad??
I know Andy Williams a little, he looks after elite players in football & rugby@better days @SkyBlueSam01 is there any way after the op and rehabilitation they can look at it and say yes it should be ok now or sorry, time to call it a day or is it a case of getting back out on the pitch and seeing what happens?
If he is told that this is a career ending injury then fair enough. He would have this year to get himself sorted out. If he is told he has a good chance of total rehabilitation and a resumption of his career, then I think it would be right think to keep him on next season. That isn’t from a purely altruistic point of view, Jones has shown enough to prove what a potentially good player he could be , even at this level. From Jodi’s perspective and from a CCFC point of view, it would be nice if the club gave him that chance.We did that last year. Gave him a new deal to set his mind at ease, which was the right thing to do I reckon. But you can't do it again. What about other players that have suffered a single bad injury and are released - why shouldn't they get a new deal for their state of mind?
If you do it this time it's with a pay-as-you-play deal along with his rehab (cost of that would be significant if he had to fund it privately or would take far longer and unlikely to have the same care if via NHS) with wages based on helping out with community stuff, kids coaching, media etc.
If he is told that this is a career ending injury then fair enough. He would have this year to get himself sorted out. If he is told he has a good chance of total rehabilitation and a resumption of his career, then I think it would be right think to keep him on next season. That isn’t from a purely altruistic point of view, Jones has shown enough to prove what a potentially good player he could be , even at this level. From Jodi’s perspective and from a CCFC point of view, it would be nice if the club gave him that chance.
In all fairness he’s had the chance after 2 ACL’s mate you can’t say that,his body doesn’t seem up to pro football unfortunately he done well to get another year now this has happened...I don’t see him playing for us ever again sadly.If he is told that this is a career ending injury then fair enough. He would have this year to get himself sorted out. If he is told he has a good chance of total rehabilitation and a resumption of his career, then I think it would be right think to keep him on next season. That isn’t from a purely altruistic point of view, Jones has shown enough to prove what a potentially good player he could be , even at this level. From Jodi’s perspective and from a CCFC point of view, it would be nice if the club gave him that chance.
In all fairness he’s had the chance after 2 ACL’s mate you can’t say that,his body doesn’t seem up to pro football unfortunately he done well to get another year now this has happened...I don’t see him playing for us ever again sadly.
That’s rich coming from somebody who always insists on charity bets, but then again he’s not an animal is he?I wouldn’t keep him it’s not a charity
I wouldn’t keep him it’s not a charity
He’s still young I’ll add Callum Wilson has come back from 2,lad had tears in his eyes when I told him this morningI'd give him another year personally. Important to remember this is not a reoccurrence, it's a new injury. It is recoverable. He looked really sharp in pre-season, he's clearly talented. It'd have to be sensible terms, but I'm sure he'd understand that. Let's see how his recovery goes.
Everybody is entitled to an opinion about a player. That s what this blog is about there is no place for sentimentality.I hate comments like this - you have NO evidence to base this on - how can anyone say he wouldn't cut it in the championship without given a chance to prove himself. Why are you not saying this about half our squad??
What scan?The mrs is friends with his partner just sent a message over wishing him all the best in recovery I suppose we are now waiting for scan results ?
I believe he's still on a relatively modest contract having joined as an 18 year oldI'd give him another year personally. Important to remember this is not a reoccurrence, it's a new injury. It is recoverable. He looked really sharp in pre-season, he's clearly talented. It'd have to be sensible terms, but I'm sure he'd understand that. Let's see how his recovery goes.
To see the degree of it ? Or am I wrong ? Not sure on these thingsWhat scan?
Scan already doneTo see the degree of it ? Or am I wrong ? Not sure on these things
Hopefully it can be a quicker return and he can come back half way into this season wishful thinking maybe that soon but we can hope,he was looking really goodScan already done
Next thing is for the surgeon to open him up and see the extent of the injury
He'll know from experience whether he will make a full recovery or not
To give a bit of background Jodi got clattered in a tackle on Friday, not malicious, just a slip as the opponent went in
The medical team checked him out & he had a full range of movement and was able to do a full squat and hop on the leg (his right)
And jog without much pain or discomfort
He was sent home with ibruprofen and told to ice the knee
It improved overnight and the medics thoroughly checked everything again on Saturday then again on Monday
Initial thoughts were that it was a knock that would maybe mean a few missed training sessions
But he went for a scan as a precaution
It was only then that the ACL damage was discovered
It's heartbreaking for the lad and he will need a lot of support
Andy Williams will do the op - he did his last one on his left knee
He's probably the best knee surgeon in the UK
If anyone can come back from this it's JJ
I believe he's still on a relatively modest contract having joined as an 18 year old
Although it was extended I doubt that it was on much better terms
Agreed your spot on here mateThanks for the information.
After this post you’d think there’d be nothing but support and encouragement..but no, the usual know-it-all’s (that actually know fuck-all) can’t help themselves. The reality is none of us know what’s going to happen so let’s just let the surgeon, the club and JJ work it out yeah?
That’s rich coming from somebody who always insists on charity bets, but then again he’s not an animal is he?
Totally predictable. Typically classless.
He’s still young I’ll add Callum Wilson has come back from 2,lad had tears in his eyes when I told him this morning
We’ve fully established banter is not your thing mateSurely Wilson already knew that?
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