cbwfcd Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 From official site. JOEY O'BRIEN will get his first taste of competitive action in well over 12 months when he takes to the field for Wanderers Reserves on Wednesday evening. Jimmy Phillips' title-winners open their defence of the Barclays Premier League Reserve League North with a game against Manchester City at the County Ground, Leyland (Kick Off 7:00pm). And the fixture marks the return to fitness of the Republic of Ireland international, who was ruled out of action for all of last season with a knee injury. The young full-back is obviously delighted to be back and cannot wait to put his boots on against Manchester City's second-string. He said: "I feel very good and have trained for the past couple of weeks. After 15 months out, without playing a game, I am really looking forward to playing some football again."
exiledwhite2 Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 From official site. I hope for his sake he can be the same player again. Long, long time out is 15 months in this day and age.
bwfcbromcross Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) an injured joey is better than nicky hunt IMO Edited August 21, 2007 by BWFCBROMCROSS
Casino Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 an injured joey is better than nicky hunt IMO zzzzzzzzzzzzzz you making the effort on saturday?
bwfcbromcross Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 zzzzzzzzzzzzzz you making the effort on saturday? ha dont be fecking stupid
YATESY Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Am I the only one who thinks time and rose tinted glasses has placed O'Brien on a bit of a pedestal during his injury lay off.
athywhite Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Am I the only one who thinks time and rose tinted glasses has placed O'Brien on a bit of a pedestal during his injury lay off. no
Doctor Tongue Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Time will tell. I rate Hunt very highly.... I rate O'Brian higher though... Gary Neville is a tosser.. Thats my take on right backs
glossopWANDERER Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 he was hardly the greatest defender when he was in the team so im not going to expect him to come back any better. anyway the lads supposed to be a midfielder so not to sure where that leaves us.
exiledwhite2 Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 he was hardly the greatest defender when he was in the team so im not going to expect him to come back any better. anyway the lads supposed to be a midfielder so not to sure where that leaves us. He is a f?cking kid for god's sake, a promising kid who played about 20 games. Bit early to knock him. What is it with us and homegrown players?
YATESY Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 he was hardly the greatest defender when he was in the team so im not going to expect him to come back any better. anyway the lads supposed to be a midfielder so not to sure where that leaves us. A return to round pegs in square holes. IMO I will be amazed if O'Brien overtakes Hunt for the right back place.
exiledwhite2 Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 A return to round pegs in square holes. IMO I will be amazed if O'Brien overtakes Hunt for the right back place. Square in round Yatesy :p
Parker Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 From official site. Great news, get him back in as soon as he is fit to play in the 1st team! Cid out, Nicky hunt centre half
morphus77 Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 O'Brien had a good first season but thats about it. Any judgement needs to be reserved. 15 Months is a long time wout 0of the game but the lad had age on his side. I still think he will be quite a way of Premiership match fitness though.
Zico Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 OBrien did well, but no better than Hunt, had he not replaced the boo boys favourite his reviews may not have been so rave 15 months out, hope he comes back but I'm getting the words Dean Holden
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