Guest Sheff Owl Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 JOEY O’Brien may have played his last game for Sheffield Wednesday. The midfield player who was signed on loan for the rest of the season could be going back to Bolton early. Owls manager has revealed that O’Brien, who has not figured in the last four games, has been out of action with a groin injury. The problem is not serious. It was career-threatening knee trouble that kept him out for more two years at Bolton before he fought back to full fitness. Wednesday signed him on loan deadline day in March but he has made only three starts and had two games on the bench. Megson told The Star that the 25-year-old had a scan last week on his groin and was due to take a fitness test on Saturday morning but in any case would not have figured in the match at Bristol Rovers. The Owls manager said: “It might be better for Joey to return to Bolton, where their season is going to be a bit longer, in terms of his rehabilitation and getting back to playing games and training.” Wednesday break up after this Saturday’s final match, at home to Exeter, and it seems doubtful that O’Brien will play in that. Bolton’s season has a further three weeks to run. O’Brien’s contract at the Reebok Stadium expires in the summer. He was keen to come to Hillsborough to get in some League games and start to put his career back on track, then assess his options after the season’s end. Wednesday had nothing to lose by giving him a chance, as Bolton agreed to pay his wages during the loan spell. O’Brien was in the team for the first two games of his stay, then was on the bench twice, and last played in the defeat at Brighton on April 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Shame, I hate to see footballers careers go down the pan early. I would be surprised if he makes it back to his best in the future. He seems to be a broken man. All the best mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russy Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Makes sense, one game left might as well play our own players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy bunny Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 his contribution with the ball is excellent, however he hasn't got anywhere near match fitness and a groin injury on top will not do him any favours should we take a punt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 his contribution with the ball is excellent, however he hasn't got anywhere near match fitness and a groin injury on top will not do him any favours should we take a punt? He is better than anyone we have in midfield currently, but as you say he needs to prove that he can be fully fit again....he hasn't been able to play anywhere near his best. He would be a risk, but maybe a contract that took this into consideration? I don't think Megson will sign him personally.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB31 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 It's understandable he's struggled after the last couple of years or so he's had, also no surprise that he's picked up a slight injury after so long out. I really hope he gets going again in his career and I think he will but I believe we should let him go and leave it at that. All the very best though Joey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innes Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yep, didn't seem up to it when he played. Dagenham I believe was his first match for us, and he was just a litlte off the pace. Wasn't bad on the ball, but the problem was that it was all aerial in that which probably didn't help him. Bolton looks to be the highest level that he will ever reach again. But good luck Joey- I'm sure you would have loved to have succeeded here once again, but it wasn't to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando_Trustful Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 his contribution with the ball is excellent, however he hasn't got anywhere near match fitness and a groin injury on top will not do him any favours should we take a punt? HELL NO. He was quality 5 years ago, but he's only played about 6 games in 3 years, far too injury prone. Although it would be typical SWFC if we did end up signing yet another crock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-The-Owl Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 How about a pay as you play contract? Something that we should have offered Jeffers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koper Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I forgot we had him on loan!! Doesn't that say it all?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i used to be sc_owl Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back next season, if his contract is up at Bolton. His injury record is a worry though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownlad Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I'd only want him back if he wasn't going to break the bank. Although I think we should be looking elsewhere. He hasn't played much but it was a pretty low gamble loan move. Shame he's picked up an injury but we are already safe so may as well cut the loan and start prepping for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Task Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 He has done nothing to show that he would offer anything next year unless we can work out how to use his powers of invisibility to our advantage. I'd rather have Osbourne, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee A Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 The longer you spend out injured, the more likely you are to pick up other little problems when you finally get back playing. Over the years its happened to a number of people, they come back from a long lay off and pick up another knock, which unfortunately seems to be the case with Joey. Excellent player, but best left to try and re-build his career elsewhere i think, just not what we need at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pac-man Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Not good enough. Made potter look good and went missing to much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy bunny Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 somebody will take a gamble on him whoever it is, there's a good chance of getting a very good player on the cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_ Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Bring him back on a pre-season trial, if he proves his fitness take a punt, if not there are more options Best of luck in the future Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AnotherOwl Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 his contribution with the ball is excellent, however he hasn't got anywhere near match fitness and a groin injury on top will not do him any favours should we take a punt? NO. MORE. PUNTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack-Abusi Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 to be honest, and no disrespect to JOB, but we have to long beyond sentiment and weepy eyes he's injury prone and a club like us cannot afford to take a risk on someone who might only play 5 games a season we need someone who's going to be fit and able to play every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Not in the same class as Osbourne who sadly wasn't part of the managers plans In all honesty, Megson will do well to find us a defensive midfielder as good as Issiah Osbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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