Dot Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 how come they aren't fit yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Saving it for the long run in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dot Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 just a bit baffled that those who are throwing a sickie aren't ok yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swiss Toni Posted December 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2017 I'm more concerned about the ones faking fitness at the moment. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMJ4ever Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 3 hours ago, Dot said: how come they aren't fit yet? I have felt this for quite some time unfortunately. Players nowadays are too mollycoddled and happy to sit around on their collective arses feigning injury, as another 30,000 pounds plops into each of their bank accounts.. easy money. There's no heart or desire there anymore. It's years since I last saw a Mick Lyons-type attitude in a player who would play through the pain barrier and make those around him do likewise... then do it all again the next match.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 According to Fred Eyre, a commentator once announced on live radio that a player "has just pished a fatness test". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppers Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, WMJ4ever said: I have felt this for quite some time unfortunately. Players nowadays are too mollycoddled and happy to sit around on their collective arses feigning injury, as another 30,000 pounds plops into each of their bank accounts.. easy money. There's no heart or desire there anymore. It's years since I last saw a Mick Lyons-type attitude in a player who would play through the pain barrier and make those around him do likewise... then do it all again the next match.. Has Mick retired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Holmowl said: According to Fred Eyre, a commentator once announced on live radio that a player "has just pished a fatness test". From the look of those pictures after the Forest match, several of our players are doing that right now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Probably want festive period off before declaring themselves fit. That, or waiting until they see who new manager is, otherwise they may have to fake a relapse too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit Flump Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I’m pretty sure that most lads would want to play, even through minor ailments - but players like Kieran Lee/Hutch are likely to be a little more cautious in coming back too soon. They’ve both had a lot of issues in recent seasons - obviously Hutch has had it his whole career - so perhaps they need to feel totally fit before coming back into the first team. It can be frustrating for us to watch, but those guys have to look ahead too. You don’t want to be 40, retired and no ability to walk properly. They could be being told anything from specialists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CE-Owl Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Its called Tactical Periodisation. Apparently its a real thing and not just mumbo jumbo to cover up a lack of hard graft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 7 hours ago, Dot said: how come they aren't fit yet? Bannan/Westwood being sold in Jan would be my guess Rest probably injured due to crap conditioning facilities and expertise Apart from KL who was rushed back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justbeanz Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 The thing is the game has changed. Footballers are more like athletes these days and don't have to be built to cope with physical contact anymore because it's more or less been taken out of the game. Fitness levels now are a lot higher than they used to be and the slightest pull or strain rules em out for weeks. It is the same for all clubs but we do seem to have an alarming injury list and l know concern has been raised about our training or lack of training routines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo hippy Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hutch and abdi are fit now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twolaptops Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Put them on SSP and see how fast they recover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 always said if a players injured over a period of time ,say a month or over .they should have their wage halved or not paid at all,theyd be motivated to return then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hillsborough Mole Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hunt, Pudil, Hutchinson, Abdi and Matias all now regularly featuring in squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 8 hours ago, Dot said: how come they aren't fit yet? It's a long story but what happened was someone swapped the red bull for Stella by accident all season long the players have been knocking back Stella in training instead of an energy drink. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, welsOwl74 said: always said if a players injured over a period of time ,say a month or over .they should have their wage halved or not paid at all,theyd be motivated to return then. They'd be motivated to sign for another club instead of whoever was trying to write that clause into their contracts! The vast majority of players want to play football but don't want to be forced back from injury too early and risk more serious long-term issues. Telling a player who's battling serious injury that he won't be getting paid would be horrendous practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauchief Owl Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Well if players are leggy after a 4 day rest, I really wonder what we can look forward to against the might of Burton after a 2 day break? Strange how we seem to be affected more than most especially given our slow, sleep inducing tempo for much of the season. One conclusion, they are simply not fit enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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