Dr. Feelgood Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 minute ago, radcliffe white said: You really are dramatic Different times now financially we can’t afford to tie someone down on a big deal to then have him out True. I am. But what I'm actually trying to do is call out the macho 'I stand for no nonesense I don't' stances many on here take. Almost professional Northerner style. A judgement on the lad's fitness obviously must be taken, but he's the best left wing back we've had since our demise & is worth a proper look. Every single member of our (same applies everywhere) squad could get an injury in training or a match, at any time & end their career. It's how football works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Just now, Dr. Feelgood said: True. I am. But what I'm actually trying to do is call out the macho 'I stand for no nonesense I don't' stances many on here take. Almost professional Northerner style. A judgement on the lad's fitness obviously must be taken, but he's the best left wing back we've had since our demise & is worth a proper look. Every single member of our (same applies everywhere) squad could get an injury in training or a match, at any time & end their career. It's how football works. I’m not doubting the lads qualities and the professionals will make a call on his fitness if we get to that stage Just from my point the lack of games is a grey area and he had one bad injury at youth level and now another at 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Ive been reliably informed hes off to Vincent Kompanys team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted April 17, 2022 Moderators Share Posted April 17, 2022 4 hours ago, radcliffe white said: You really are dramatic Different times now financially we can’t afford to tie someone down on a big deal to then have him out If hes as big a risk as you make out, he aint getting offered big money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted April 17, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 17, 2022 I'm not sure he's that much of a risk. May have had a bad injury a while ago, but that's not that unusual. Got one now, which has had surgery- but so has Kieran Lee. Isgrove had surgery already too. Baka and latterly Dempsey have had problems and have been in and out. Baka has got fitter now and he's reaped the rewards. Fossey has been ever present iirc since his arrival, and has seemed a fit lad with good agility and doesn't appear to have struggled with playing so many games consecutively, despite not playing so many before for Fulham. His current meniscus injury isn't so uncommon, and I'm sure that if he was to return, then it would be assessed properly beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 5 hours ago, gonzo said: Ive been reliably informed hes off to Vincent Kompanys team. Go on ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted April 17, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: That's the spirit. ... and Jussi, Peter Reid, Ricardo Gardner could all go & fck 'emselves as well. Don't even think of Eider. ... & Campo. SKD And Gretar Steinsson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Well, I think @radcliffe white has a very fair point. Fossey's youth career was interrupted by injuries, his first experience of senior football ended prematurely as a result of a knee injury, and now so has his second. If the medical team are satisfied he presents no significant risk then so be it, but I hope we don't make any decision based on sentiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Go on ... Not really much to add is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 46 minutes ago, gonzo said: Not really much to add is there? Well, you could expand a little. Who, what, when, where, how type concepts if you need any direction. Rather than 10 words & nothing more. Though I know that makes you look all itk & mysterious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOWTUN BAKED Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: True. I am. But what I'm actually trying to do is call out the macho 'I stand for no nonesense I don't' stances many on here take. Almost professional Northerner style. A judgement on the lad's fitness obviously must be taken, but he's the best left wing back we've had since our demise & is worth a proper look. Every single member of our (same applies everywhere) squad could get an injury in training or a match, at any time & end their career. It's how football works. Go on then, I'll be Mr Pendantic! Right Wing back! We're not in a position to risk wages or have overinflated squads because of sentiment. I'd love him to be ... & stay fit, however. Radcliffe does has a point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 8 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Well, you could expand a little. Who, what, when, where, how type concepts if you need any direction. Rather than 10 words & nothing more. Though I know that makes you look all itk & mysterious. Someone has told me he is going to play for Vincent Kompanys team in Belgium. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted April 18, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2022 Just read this thread through from the beginning. I’m really hoping the doubters have changed their minds “hope we get better next season” “he’s not good enough yet” “ he’s not had to make any proper saves” And previous accusations laid at Evatt/Gilks - it’s a weak spot, they don’t know what they are doing with keepers etc These last couple of months he’s improved and shown us not only how good he can be, but how good he actually is now. I’d go as far to say as I don’t think we could get any better in our circumstances. I’d love to see him back next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted April 18, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2022 Folk are often very quick to look at the keeper when we concede when 9 times out of 10 it’s an outfield player who fucked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masi 51 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 hold my hand up i was not convinced when he came in.......He is still not the answer as he wont be here long term. Mixed feelings if he comes back next season..................Is he good enough yes certainly but sooner rather than later we need a new long term keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, masi 51 said: hold my hand up i was not convinced when he came in.......He is still not the answer as he wont be here long term. Mixed feelings if he comes back next season..................Is he good enough yes certainly but sooner rather than later we need a new long term keeper I know what you mean, but it’s a big leap to believe that he’ll actually end up as City’s number one, even if he does get given a 5 year deal. No matter how good he gets, Ederson is only 28 so probably has another 7 or 8 years in him. The way Trafford talks, I’d be surprised if he’s happy to sit on the bench anytime soon which means he’s probably got another 3-4 years of being loaned out, at least. As long as we keep progressing (I’d imagine he’d want to be playing championship football year after next if he has another good season) then we’ll probably be at the front of the queue year after year - at which point, City spend another £50m on a foreign keeper and Trafford’s out of the door. A lot of if buts and maybes (he might be shite next season and we all want rid) but the point I’m trying to make is that City won’t need Trafford for a number of years yet, so I don’t think it will be too much of a short term problem as long as we progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted April 18, 2022 Members Share Posted April 18, 2022 2 hours ago, gonzo said: Someone has told me he is going to play for Vincent Kompanys team in Belgium. HTH So what you saying then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I think he’s been spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 15 minutes ago, Rudy said: So what you saying then? Vincent Kompany has a team in Belgium. James Trafford could be heading there next season Someone told me this. The other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted April 18, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2022 11 hours ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: Well, I think @radcliffe white has a very fair point. Fossey's youth career was interrupted by injuries, his first experience of senior football ended prematurely as a result of a knee injury, and now so has his second. If the medical team are satisfied he presents no significant risk then so be it, but I hope we don't make any decision based on sentiment. Which clearly we won't. Any player could be bought and suffer a bad one on his debut. Always an element of risk, and we certainly don't have money to burn, but overall his fitness (generally including recovery) has been excellent. I'd be more concerned if he'd had a succession of small injuries and hadn't looked tip top on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted April 18, 2022 Members Share Posted April 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, gonzo said: Vincent Kompany has a team in Belgium. James Trafford could be heading there next season Someone told me this. The other day. In future be clear. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 As good as Fossey was for us it’s a no from from me. Someone who has only played 25 competitive games by the age of 23 obviously has a lot of problems. If we do sign him I hope he proves me and many other doubters wrong, I just feel he’s to much of a risk for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted April 18, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2022 46 minutes ago, gonzo said: Vincent Kompany has a team in Belgium. James Trafford could be heading there next season Someone told me this. The other day. I’ve heard this a couple of times myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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