Leicester Ram Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 The quicker he's back, the better. 1. See if he's still up to the challenge 2. Competition at CB 3. Our best leader back on the pitch, will be such a help to the inexperienced fullbacks. 4. Can finally move on as far as CB is concerned. If he's not good enough (or gets injured AGAIN), a CB will be top of Cloughy's buying list. But if he is good enough, we have our favourite Jesus lookalike back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 What do yuo guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'd rather he took his time tbh and we loaned or buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyHudson Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I really can't shake the feeling that he won't be back, or if he does make a return it'll be for a couple of token sub performances before retiring. I had a similar injury to him (dislocated knee, torn ligaments etc) and my leg still isnt right - and that was 5 years ago! Granted I didn't have access to the same physio as him, but I wasn't looking to put my knee under quite the same stress as he will be. I dunno, just get the feeling the club (and Shaun himself) may be facing up to an unpleasant truth soon. Regardless of anything, I think Clough counting him as CB cover this season is incredibly optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'd rather he took his time tbh and we loaned or buy one. Clough will never buy a good one until Barker is off the books or can't play anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 So we rush Barker back, **** his knee up further (if that's even possible) then that will give Nigel the go ahead to release him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
networker1884 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If he doesn't make a comeback this season then I can't see us doing as well as first expected. Keogh hasn't impressed and our only wins have come against a piss poor Yeovil team that will be the whipping boys, and a newly managed Brighton side that we were lucky to beat. Clough is pinning everything on Barkers return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 I didn't say rush him back, I just said the sooner he's back, the better. I've always felt Clough is waiting on Barkers return. Never seriously looked into buying a proper partner for Keogh because I feel he's showing faith in Barker and his ability returning. It's nice that he's showing some loyalty to him, but I've felt it's holding us back. Barker's always been 'Club captain', like Clough has always banked that he'll come back. The sooner the Barker situation is dealt with, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BondJovi Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Would be far better if we pinned no hope on Barker returning this season. A bonus if he does, but if anyone sees him as our saviour this season we are screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
networker1884 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 You must be kidding right. We have another massive problem now as well with Hendrick out for 12 weeks. Kidding about what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If it's another month before Obrien comes into contention that leaves Bucko and Keogh to face: Milwall - A Bolton - A Reading - H Forest - A Ipswich - H Leeds - H Wow that looks tough on paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If it's another month before Obrien comes into contention that leaves Bucko and Keogh to face: Milwall - A Bolton - A Reading - H Forest - A Ipswich - H Leeds - H Wow that looks tough on paper. Reading will be tough, the rest...easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 We need another CB in regardless of Barker. I assume he will replace Bucko in the starting 11 but will this mean Keogh suddenly turns into a good defender? I don't think so. It might take the burden of being captain off of him so that night help his focus and performances but it won't improve him to the standard we need IMO. This is also relying in Barker coming back and performing to the standards he set before his injury which is very unlikely and foolish to expect. Like people have said, we can't afford to wait that long. If we do it'll be another season wasted with talents like Hughes, Hendrick etc more than likely leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
networker1884 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Kidding about Clough pinning everything on Barkers return we have a tough program. No I'm not kidding in the slightest. I believe that Clough has been reluctant to strengthen our defence because Barker is expected to return this season. Our defence is weaker than it was last season, yet we're aiming higher, how? Clough would have strengthened the defence if Barker had retired last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 1. No. I can't see him being at all the same player after that injury 2. Need at LEAST 2 loan CB's 3. Agreed. Keogh's had a poor start to the campaign. Seeing Shackell yesterday showed what a proper Captain and cb should be 4. See 2. I just cant see Barker coming back from that the same type of player. Gonna take time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams71 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I dont think Barker will play this season,better to have him fit for next season Although i doubt he will be the player he was before his injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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