Carl Sagan Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 After revealing that Jeff was out for the season, I'm the bearer of more bad news. Bradley's damaged his knee ligaments. I'm not sure how bad this is, but he won't play again this campaign. Don't shoot the messenger! Obviously that's a huge shame having been moved back into a more natural position and bagged a couple of goals, his confidence would have been sky high. Jacob will start today instead (I would have picked Hanson). With Will returning to the squad today, we might end the season with a McClaren midfield three. So long as they can stay fit, that'll be no bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUltraRam Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 If that's true then it's a serious blow. Not been his greatest fan but he's another option gone & this puts unwanted pressure on rushing Will Hughes back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Oh no/no big deal* *Delete as appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmini Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 That's not good news that both are out. Good timing by Hughsey to come back and we still have bruiser Hanson as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew3000 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 9 minutes ago, SamUltraRam said: If that's true then it's a serious blow. Not been his greatest fan but he's another option gone & this puts unwanted pressure on rushing Will Hughes back Completely agree. What a strange season it has been for BJ. What are our alternatives, if we feel that Butterfield and Bryson does not work? Hanson with Thorne further forward (he can be creative, great shot on him and more mobile than BJ)? Anyone else to come through from U21s? I'm against recalling Baird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Tuesday afternoon I'd have said no problem. After Tuesday evening I'm a a bit down about this. Time for Butterfield to step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, Andrew3000 said: Completely agree. What a strange season it has been for BJ. What are our alternatives, if we feel that Butterfield and Bryson does not work? Hanson with Thorne further forward (he can be creative, great shot on him and more mobile than BJ)? Anyone else to come through from U21s? I'm against recalling Baird. Did you just say Thorne is more mobile than Johnson? Are you having a laugh? The only person less mobile than Thorne in the last couple of years is fatty Martin and old crock Eustace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Bad news after his best performance for ages. Hope its not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 29 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: After revealing that Jeff was out for the season, I'm the bearer of more bad news. Bradley's damaged his knee ligaments. I'm not sure how bad this is, but he won't play again this campaign. Don't shoot the messenger! Obviously that's a huge shame having been moved back into a more natural position and bagged a couple of goals, his confidence would have been sky high. Jacob will start today instead (I would have picked Hanson). With Will returning to the squad today, we might end the season with a McClaren midfield three. So long as they can stay fit, that'll be no bad thing. Source? Not heard anything from DCFC, telegraph or the Radio. Im always uneasy reading this stuff on here before a trusted reliable source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Typical. Gain 1, lose 2! #thederbyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyram1983 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I'm not bothered personally. He's not been very consistent. Don't really see what he adds to the team! His passing is always off and he's got no pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 You dont need Pace when you can hold players off with strength. Gazza and Barkley didnt / dont have pace but are some of the most effective forward thinking players. He adds strength and a tigerness to the midfield which we dont have in about another 5 different options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCArmy Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Injuries piling up again, typical really because we had stumbled on a starting 11. would be typical if Martin gets injured today and finish our chances off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew3000 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 30 minutes ago, jagerbob said: Did you just say Thorne is more mobile than Johnson? Are you having a laugh? The only person less mobile than Thorne in the last couple of years is fatty Martin and old crock Eustace. I did. I accept that Thorne is one of our less mobile/agile players (especially this season's version) but he still accelerates and turns with more balance than Johnson. You imply that Johnson is more agile and I just don't see that and this is reflected in any description of his immense bulk (tank, unit etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyDyer Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Losing any player to injury is unpleasant. The loss of Hendrick is far more of a blow imo. Bryson, Thorne, Hanson, Butterfield, Hughes, Buxton and Ince can all make up that midfield 3 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 In theory, with bryson regaining his mojo and Thorne back to full fitness this shouldn't be too disruptive. I've consistently thought our most natural midfield combinations to be thorne/Hanson, Hughes /Butterfield and bryson /hendrick. Bradley is a bit betwixt and between. He's sort of part thorne (enforcer) and part bryson (runnet/finisher ). His passing /creativity has been regularly commented on as being a weak spot. What it does do is increase risk on bryson in particular given we've already lost Jeff. And on whoever is doing the cdm as with bryson /Butterfield as the combination there is only the cdm with any tackling ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddy Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Its unfortunate, but we have enough depth in quality in midfield to cover the loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 No mention of him being out for the season again on radio derby interview with Wassall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssendonRam Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 25 minutes ago, jagerbob said: No mention of him being out for the season again on radio derby interview with Wassall. Precisely what I was about to say. DW didn't even hint that there was a doubt. Can the OP give us an idea as to the source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inglorius Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Judging by the number of posts slagging him off on here the inference drawn is that it's no big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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