"One that may have slipped under the radar... Jade Gresham in doubt for the rest of 2020 with scans revealing signs of a stress fracture in his lower back."
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It may just be the sliding doors moment for Sinclair. If he does not grab the opportunity then Bytel & Byrnes may benefit by sharing that midfield time.bigcarl wrote: ↑Wed 12 Aug 2020 5:30pm That is a real body blow. He gets bagged on here a lot (which I’ve never really understood). He, Steele and Ryder/Marshall have been prominent in our rise. He’s very good at winning clearances.
Now we need to find some midfielders.
If it were me, I’d have tried Hunter Clark in there already. Billings may have to spend most of his time in there.
I think the club needs to think outside the square on this.Ghost Like wrote: ↑Wed 12 Aug 2020 5:34pmIt may just be the sliding doors moment for Sinclair. If he does not grab the opportunity then Bytel & Byrnes may benefit by sharing that midfield time.bigcarl wrote: ↑Wed 12 Aug 2020 5:30pm That is a real body blow. He gets bagged on here a lot (which I’ve never really understood). He, Steele and Ryder/Marshall have been prominent in our rise. He’s very good at winning clearances.
Now we need to find some midfielders.
If it were me, I’d have tried Hunter Clark in there already. Billings may have to spend most of his time in there.
Quite a compliment to Gresh.Goose is king wrote: ↑Wed 12 Aug 2020 5:55pm Damn it. Surely his season is over. As much as we love to dream we aren’t winning the flag this year.
Yes, it’s a major blow. Short of Steele falling over - or Ratten - it’s about the worst.Superboot wrote: ↑Wed 12 Aug 2020 6:03pmQuite a compliment to Gresh.Goose is king wrote: ↑Wed 12 Aug 2020 5:55pm Damn it. Surely his season is over. As much as we love to dream we aren’t winning the flag this year.
Tend to agree, though
THat's what I thought too. Like Billings sometimes, you see plenty good, but you just imagine it could be more.
Webster has a hammy injurystkfc1 wrote: ↑Wed 12 Aug 2020 6:47pm Maybe we can use Long in the middle a bit more? Not great, but from adversity comes opportunity and maybe we need to think out of the box more. Great opportunity for Bytel to cement his spot. Ross and Jones back helps but we need more mids to rotate and we need some bigger bodies. Maybe we could look at someone like Webster in the middle? Try something different. I don't think Clark has the tank yet. Next year for him but he should get more minutes for now. Byrne's may get an other look witch would be good.
I'd argue 'Paddy to Jones' is up there with Paddy to Jade' in importance.
I'd have to agree Ghosty.Ghost Like wrote: ↑Wed 12 Aug 2020 5:34pmIt may just be the sliding doors moment for Sinclair. If he does not grab the opportunity then Bytel & Byrnes may benefit by sharing that midfield time.bigcarl wrote: ↑Wed 12 Aug 2020 5:30pm That is a real body blow. He gets bagged on here a lot (which I’ve never really understood). He, Steele and Ryder/Marshall have been prominent in our rise. He’s very good at winning clearances.
Now we need to find some midfielders.
If it were me, I’d have tried Hunter Clark in there already. Billings may have to spend most of his time in there.