duncanjwitham Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 His injury will also be the making of him. In particular he has time in which he can focus on building his upper body strength. He is a bright lad. He knows his weaknesses and I don't doubt for one second that he won't take this opportunity to focus on them. He needs to be careful though - Miles Addison bulked up so much while he was out injured that he lost a lot of mobility. Hughes doesn't need to bulk up that much, he really doesn't get knocked off the ball very often anyway. He's got a good first touch and good balance that he can play his way out of most contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSC Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Miles Addison was a lot bulkier in the first place to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Please Will, don't overcook other bits in your haste to get back - don't want you rushing and "Doing a George" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltenhamRam Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Silva smashed the back doors out of last night's game and he's ripped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm just relieved that it's not season ending like it was speculated on here by a few "ITK's". Should have him back for the run in, and hopefully make a big impact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaretMatt Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm just relieved that it's not season ending like it was speculated on here by a few "ITK's". Should have him back for the run in, and hopefully make a big impact ACL injuries are hard to call 6 months can quickly become 9-12 and vice versa. You've also got to take into account time building back up to match fitness. You may see Hughes return for the last 10-15 games of the season but likely limited to sub appearances and the odd start. Or he could have a really quick recovery and be back in January/February for sub appearances and be a regular starter before the season is out. Best to assume you won't see him for the season because it's so unpredictable. You have a lot of depth so should cope? If not then a season long loan's probably your best bet because of the unpredictable nature of the injury period.Just speaking from experience, we've had 4 ACLs at Burnley in the last year and a half alone.Hate to see any player suffer a long term injury, especially such a young player, best of luck for his recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tombo Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Loving his positivity and the sense of humour. It's what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 ACL injuries are hard to call 6 months can quickly become 9-12 and vice versa. You've also got to take into account time building back up to match fitness. You may see Hughes return for the last 10-15 games of the season but likely limited to sub appearances and the odd start. Or he could have a really quick recovery and be back in January/February for sub appearances and be a regular starter before the season is out. Best to assume you won't see him for the season because it's so unpredictable. You have a lot of depth so should cope? If not then a season long loan's probably your best bet because of the unpredictable nature of the injury period.Just speaking from experience, we've had 4 ACLs at Burnley in the last year and a half alone.Hate to see any player suffer a long term injury, especially such a young player, best of luck for his recovery.Yep! But this isn't a reptured ACL, like Thorne, or let's say Marney did, it's a damaged ACL. Still requires surgery, and still requires a lenghy spell on the sideline, but not as severe and is why it's only up to 6 months rather than 9-12 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale The Ram Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Loving his positivity and the sense of humour. It's what you need. Agreed, Barkers positivity must have rubbed off on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Agreed, Barkers positivity must have rubbed off on him He's got a few contacts who know their stuff. Not least Barker and Thorne. Going to be a big help for him to be able to call upon them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymru Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hope Will be ok but what will the plan be Now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale The Ram Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 He's got a few contacts who know their stuff. Not least Barker and Thorne. Going to be a big help for him to be able to call upon them.Got to be a big boost being with people like Thorne and also Barker who have been there and done it so well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Clement has just said that he's had the operation and that it was successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Clement has just said that he's had the operation and that it was successful. Won't we only know for sure when he's going through rehab?I overdid physio too early when I had ACL done and the new one slightly stretched, although the operation worked. Now if I'm not careful the knee can hyperextend.Mind - Will has got expert sport's physicians, whereas I was strictly General Hospital..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMalicious Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Feel for the lad....basically out for the season....it seems really tough to get back to full fitness towards the tail end of a season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Best case for Hughes perspective is we are absolutely cruising when he makes his return and we bring him back in really slowly. Worst case, we're only 1 point away from 1st and 8th like last year. From a rehabilitation point of view only it would be better we were lulling in mid-table than be in the middle of a competitive dogfight when he starts to make his return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Best case for Hughes perspective is we are absolutely cruising when he makes his return and we bring him back in really slowly. Worst case, we're only 1 point away from 1st and 8th like last year. From a rehabilitation point of view only it would be better we were lulling in mid-table than be in the middle of a competitive dogfight when he starts to make his return. No sweat - 15 points clear when he returns for a cameo to confirm promotion in late March But seriously yeah....we don't want to be hanging on praying for his return to net us crucial points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Apparently the operation was in London... Might pop round all the hospitals tonight and deliver random 'get Well Soon' cards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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