Popular Post Owls Loyal Posted March 6 Popular Post Share Posted March 6 It may be controversial but I do believe the time has now come to register Jeff Hendrick. He has played over 400 league games, has 70 Republic of Ireland international caps yet is only just 32. Although the injury to BB is hopefully nothing serious it was pretty clear last night that M Diaby is not the answer in midfield. If we still had George Byers we would have some cover but we do not and the free agent market looks bare. Eight league games to come between 29th March and the 4th May 2024 so it is time to register Hendrick asap and get him up-to-speed. 18 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheEnchanter Posted March 6 Popular Post Share Posted March 6 Hi Jeff. 2 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Bannan will be reet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkstar Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Im pretty sure if anything happens to any of our midfielders he'll be registered. I doubt we'll have any free agents lined up at this stage if the season anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls Loyal Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 The issue is not whether BB is fit for this Friday's game. The issue is the 8 games between 29th March and the 4th May 2024. It would be great if Bannan ad Vaulks can sail through those unscathed but you have to prepare for the worst outcome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sykes Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I agree, Diaby is not the answer to any midfield issues, but hopefully Bannan is okay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umeeksk Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I agree - with the caveat that only Röhl and the coaching staff know how he's actually performing in training. For all we know he might have downed tools. I do think we might need him before the end of the season, and Röhl has been able to get useful performances out of other players who we'd written off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umeeksk Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 One other thought: it's possible that Röhl's plan B is to give Rio Shipston a chance. Hendrick might be the plan C! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeyswfc Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Is he even fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls Loyal Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 No, Jeff Hendrick will not be match fit. Was his last game in November last year maybe? That is why I suggest we register him now and give him some sub minutes so if the worst happens to BB or Vaulks in the last 8 games we have a plan B. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952Owl Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Absolutely not! A shocking, panic loan by Xisco back in July. Embarrassing re the wages we are paying too. Even "shaky", Momo D is better than Hendrick. We have Palmer and maybe Shipston as back up for the midfield. OR even Iorfa at a push? + though Danny doesn't seem to rate James, he would another option drafting him in at left back. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S72 Owl Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I said the same in a different thread. We’ve got 10 games left of the season. What’s the chances of us suddenly finding a free agent that’s fit and ready to go. I think Hendrick is a better back up than Diaby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gob_Bluth Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 fizz that If Bannan is missing I'd rather we started integrating Shipston in, with eyes on the future of him replacing Bannan eventually Sink or swim 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls Loyal Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 I have to say I disagree with 1952Owl. Hendrick has played 400 league games and has 70 international caps which means he may no longer be the quickest but he is street wise. No one was complaining about Hendrick when he scored the last minute equaliser against the then all-conquering Leaicester City. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls Loyal Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 We have the chance of possible survival and we must do everything we can to help secure that goal. Being steeet wise in this league is so important. I do note that DR has given Shipston very little if any opportunity so I will trust his judgement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IstillhateSteveBould Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Midfield could prove to be a real problem with any injuries. Ridiculous that we didn’t sign another in January. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Byers would've been a better option than Hendrik 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls Loyal Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 I too prefer Byers. I know it is a tougher league but I just do not understand why he became a lesser player this season. A poor Pre-season following the injury towards the end of last season maybe. I suspect we may well need to call on Hendrick so why not get him up-to-speed now. He might just get us another key equaliser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 40 minutes ago, IstillhateSteveBould said: Midfield could prove to be a real problem with any injuries. Ridiculous that we didn’t sign another in January. Best window ever though. Remember. We've taken a real chance with letting Byers go and not having anyone else come in for him. Hopefully, it will not bite us on the backside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952Owl Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Owls Loyal You can't quote Hendricks PAST playing career. Here and now he is too slow and I can't see how he adds any value to the Team? Past it trust me. So what he scored v Leicester! He was absent that night until yes he happened 2b in the right place to equalise late. Don't over rate Hendrick on his past + scoring A goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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