parkfieldowl14 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, brando said: yeah came to training on a unicorn !! Were the Tyres on his Motor Unicorn when he drove into work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almat Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, FinnishOwl said: He's not yet at the age to retire so he's got to work hard if he still wants a contract anywhere. That's the best possible situation for both us and Abdi - just look at Matias who seems to be fighting for an extension. We may still get a good game or two out of Abdi this season if there are no setbacks. I don't think Jos would even mention Abdi being back unless he was prepared to give him a chance at some point, provided that Abdi proves himself on the training field. I was always under the impression they could retire at 35 but apparently that isn't the case anymore. It's now 55? https://www.lawinsport.com/blog/mills-reeve/item/planning-for-retirement-the-financial-life-cycle-of-a-professional-footballer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultan_Pepper Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 56 minutes ago, chizumgeorge said: Its never going to happen! Whether it happens or not wasn't the question. Whether or not it is wanted was the question. I'll never win the lottery, but I want to. That's why I buy a ticket. Abdi may never play for us again, but we want him to, that's why we pay his wages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Jos basically said he doesn’t want to stunt any youngsters progress by bringing him back in. I’m all for making footballers better but in my eyes you have to look after number one which is Sheffield Wednesday and getting as many points on the board as possible, we want instant success. The match day squads need to be as strong as possible, if they are good enough they are old enough. That’s what’s confused me about Westwood, if his attitude isn’t right I have no complaints, but if it’s just to bring Dawson on I don’t agree. Even though I rate him highly. So if Abdi is fit and has his head screwed on and looks a better player than Kirby in training he needs to be on the bench. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 23 hours ago, Hookowl said: Well bu@@er me, and all this time I have been thinking he had problems with injuries. At least someone agrees with me. Cheers mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 16 hours ago, darklord said: Always thought Matias and Abdi had something to offer They have to the medical staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 16 hours ago, Kagoshimaowl said: Sounds to me like he has NO CHANCE of playing with Jos in charge. Won’t even put him in the reserves. Frozen out like Jones and Boyd by the looks of it. He can play in the same team as Kieran Westwood then !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 On 13/09/2018 at 12:40, s6 owl said: Waste of time i have no doubt Jos will throw him on the scrap heap and focus on our younger, hungrier players that play in his position. That’s the spirit , shame we didn’t do that with all the other long term injured , oh wait most of them are back in the first team though , He is a good player get him fit and let’s at least see if he’s still got it .Hungrier doesn’t necessarily mean better . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 21 hours ago, Sergeant Tibbs said: "Past it" is the operative phrase. What a waste of money, time and energy for all of us. The fact that some fans (and I appreciate why) hope he will come back, is more a testament to a loyal fan base than the reality. It neither serves the club or player (player !!) to keep him on the books, or is there a duty of care clause in his contract ? With most employers he'd have been released on medical grounds. So would Sam Hutchinson then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 7 hours ago, chizumgeorge said: Why? Do you seriously want Abdi back in the side? Hes garbage and when his contract is up he will be released, we wont get a fee for him, hes hardly kicked a ball in 2 years! He isn’t garbage his injury record is . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Sounds as though Jos is basically saying Abdi ain't going to play at all ,adding him to the growing list of players Jos didn't deem good enough.The young lads are the future of the club, Abdi isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6 owl Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 10 minutes ago, dewsburyowl58 said: That’s the spirit , shame we didn’t do that with all the other long term injured , oh wait most of them are back in the first team though , He is a good player get him fit and let’s at least see if he’s still got it .Hungrier doesn’t necessarily mean better . He's finished and has no future at this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Just now, s6 owl said: He's finished and has no future at this club. You know something I don’t ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6 owl Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, dewsburyowl58 said: You know something I don’t ? its not hard to figure is it? He's nearly 32 and has been an absolute disaster at this football club plus Jos has been bleeding Hunt, Kirby, Lee and Preston into the team. He'll be gone at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Woodie said: Jos basically said he doesn’t want to stunt any youngsters progress by bringing him back in. I’m all for making footballers better but in my eyes you have to look after number one which is Sheffield Wednesday and getting as many points on the board as possible, we want instant success. The match day squads need to be as strong as possible, if they are good enough they are old enough. That’s what’s confused me about Westwood, if his attitude isn’t right I have no complaints, but if it’s just to bring Dawson on I don’t agree. Even though I rate him highly. So if Abdi is fit and has his head screwed on and looks a better player than Kirby in training he needs to be on the bench. Westwood will walk away for nothing next season regardless. He's not at the age to renew his contract. So it makes logical sense to give Dawson games and experience as he's got the potential to be our number 1 for years to come. Besides, I don't think Westwood is significantly better than Dawson. Also, neglecting youth and not giving them a pathway into the first team has seen us lose our two best prospects in years. Integrating young players with big potential is important for a successful football club. There is such a demand for instant success these days, we forget about the bigger picture. You would think some fans would have learnt something from the Carlos era. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, s6 owl said: its not hard to figure is it? He's nearly 32 and has been an absolute disaster at this football club plus Jos has been bleeding Hunt, Kirby, Lee and Preston into the team. He'll be gone at the end of the season. Age is against him I agree , didn’t realise he was 32 next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 On 13/09/2018 at 12:10, Holmowl said: First Matias, now Abdi. Its like a unicorn following a yeti. Be great to have Almen fit and back to 90% of his best days. There will be Bobby's seen on the streets soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 4 hours ago, chizumgeorge said: Hes gonna have to work a lot harder and put a lot more effort in than he has done every time ive seen him in a blue and white shirt! Absolutely, no one here has seen the best of him and that needs to change or he can go freely for me, however if he does change it around then we have a serious player on our books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Tibbs Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, dewsburyowl58 said: So would Sam Hutchinson then Yes, he would. Although there's a marked difference in appearances since joining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 12 minutes ago, Sergeant Tibbs said: Yes, he would. Although there's a marked difference in appearances since joining. We have been hindered by injuries that’s a fact , I feel sure this, more than the lack of new signings has held us back from a promotion push lately . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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