Scott129 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Just asked Nicholson on Twitter about him and he said that he should be back in 4 weeks and that he's been running in the past few training sessions. This kind of makes our CB situation a bit better in terms of numbers/cover but where would he fit into your plans if you were the manager? Or maybe you think he doesn't at all (injury record a bit too much)? Is he good enough to partner Keogh/Buxton? Just for cover? Or would you still want to bring in a CB on loan? Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I think give us a chance keough or jake buxton a chance to give them a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 With his injury and health record he shouldn't be relied on. Harsh I know on the lad but he is only 20 and he has missed something like 18 months thought injuries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 He'll strengthen up over the next few years and if he stays fit I reckon he can make a career. Cracking leap and timing of a header, decent positionally, distribution pretty ropey though.I'd say a fit OB pushes Jake all the way for the shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I don't think he's any good. But he's got plenty of time. Hope he stays injury free though. Poor lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 A good defender but little else - I am comfortable with him though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Hope he's learned how to pass the ball! Also will take him a few more weeks to get match fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I still think he can develope for a decent player for us if he stays injury free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSheep Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Not only has he got potential, he will give a reason for Keogh/Buxton to step their games up or else they'll lose their first team spot. Give them something to play for, perhaps the reason they don't look their best at the moment is because they don't really have anyone knocking on their door, I mean it doesn't look like gjokaj is going to be given a chance this early on in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich3478 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 No better than Buxton for me, I'm not a Buxton fan either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 O'Brien is still a kid basically. He has time. King Buxton is getting old already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSheep Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 O'Brien is still a kid basically. He has time. King Buxton is getting old already.there both quite small for a defender aren't they... 5'10/5'11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcfcNews12 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 there both quite small for a defender aren't they... 5'10/5'11 Ob is 6ft bucko is 5ft 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I would like to see someone who can not only beat a forward to the ball in the air but could also head the bloody thing more than 15 yards. All our headers seem to drop just outside our box. I know an all-round defender is hard to find at this level and for the money we have, But one giant bonehead and a ball-playing organiser would be a good enough combination. Sadly, I don't see either O'Brien or Buxton in those roles, honest professionals though they undoubtedly are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 i think when he comes back your going to see someone who can snab at players heals, and that is something that sadly lacking at the back at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 not the biggest fan, would rather see Gjokaj if I'm honest, from what I've seen, looks much better on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 OB will take less than 4 weeks to be fit maybe but that doesn't mean he will be able to play in the championship. OB himself says he is aiming for the under 21 game vs Foresf for a comeback. He needs about 3 games in the unders before he can realistically push Keogh or Buxton so I would say it will be 6 to 6 weeks before he could start for the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnieronalde Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 OB will take less than 4 weeks to be fit maybe but that doesn't mean he will be able to play in the championship.OB himself says he is aiming for the under 21 game vs Foresf for a comeback. He needs about 3 games in the unders before he can realistically push Keogh or Buxton so I would say it will be 6 to 6 weeks before he could start for the first team.I agree with that, in fact I'd probably give him even longer, ease him back in.I'd give him 12 to 12 weeks ;-)A 93 day "emergency loan" of someone like Craig Dawson would be bloody lovely, get us to Jan, until then we could be easing OB back with 15 minutes here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Did i hear CLough say on the radio that Barker back back running? Or did a mishear him talking about OB? I was half-asleep at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 O'brien is a decent enough defender but he's missed so much football he might never be the player he could have been. He looked excellent with shackell leading the defence, i wonder whether he would look as assured alongside keogh who has looked vulnerable at times. He'll provide good back up and wont let us down but i would prefer an animal at the back who would be a better foil to keogh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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