Re: Baradji. Stress fractures are microscopic cracks in the bone which develop gradually from repetitive overuse. As such they don't just go away or get fixed by operations. Repeated loading exceeds the bone’s ability to remodel and repair the damage so apparently the only treatment is rest and 'off loading' with a gradual return to exercise over 6 to 8 weeks. Recurrence is not inevitable but it's common, I'm told that up to 60% of athletes who experience one stress fracture suffer another. The bone may heal but if the conditions that led to its failure persist then there's a fair chance it will reoccur. Why? Could be any of a bunch of reasons. Some sort of predisposition like having a dickie gait, too intensive training (VIs watch word), too much effort without the right amount of rest ... who knows. One things for sure he'll need a long period of recovery to be sure that the bone is fully remodelled. We have good sports science people so I'm sure they'd get to the bottom of his problem and manage reoccurrence but the bottom line is that he'll likely always be a creaking gate. Intensity will only go up when he joins us so reoccurrence is really likely so for me I'd say no thanks and move on.

Then yes I’d give him a miss too much of a risk yes I seen val saying he doesnt like loans most don’t but may be necessary particularly if they are starters and not just squad fillers brings us back to the tyjon discussion if val is totally against loans then the youngsters are going to be playing

It does, but then in another part of the article it quotes VI as saying just 2 or 3 in total. Jackson should have qualified it.

To me, that sounds like we need to make additions on our front line (which could mean just a striker, or he's including the whole front 4) and then 2 or 3 additions across the rest of the positions.

Has post-Waggott made any difference on transfers?

You’ve literally copied the post above yours. No need to repeat it.

He hasnt travelled on their tour, I think due to fitness concerns. Ismael apparently said at the kit launch that he doesnt like loans.

And what happens when Cantwell is unavailable if Tyjon is NOT ready? Then we are just left with a big hole in our team. We dont know if he is ready full stop, but especially physically. This is a young lad who has had injury problems at under 21 level, can he sustain consecutive games at senior level? Also, has he got one year left on his deal? Is he actually likely to be our player beyond next summer? Especially with agent Nixon on the case. Wharton was an exceptional talent, but even then, he was in and out at first. We cant expect everyone to be like Wharton, most are not.

Would like to see if danns gets through pre season tour with Liverpool injuries with the back can often be re-occurring but def worth looking at if he comes through it ok

Well you are going to know by playing him. We know we have a talent here so bring in through and develop his game. Like we did with Wharton Didn't stop Sunderland bringing through Rigg cos of his age, so why should it Tyjon

Only one way of finding out….Sunderland did it it’s not a given of course I’m sure there’s more examples of it failing than succeeding but last year Sunderland had rigg Bellingham Watson all academy players with little to no senior experience prior to their senior starts for Sunderland until players of that ilk are given an opportunity we won’t know - it doesn’t work for all players I’m merely basing this on the attraction from bigger clubs on tyjon

Think 4 more does it personally; RW (Perm) - Someone quick and tricky. A left-footer who can cut in would be my preference. CAM (Perm) - Moussa Baradji still in the balance, suppose there will always be concerns over this injury. Personally hope we still pursue him though, looks good. CB (Loan) - A young PL loan would work here, maybe that Fredricson from United? ST (Loan) - Someone who can play anywhere across the front line is ideal, would love Jayden Danns. Anything else after that is a bonus for me. Of course there's a huge caveat in relation to keeping our current key players, anyone sold will need to be adequately replaced on top of the above.

Kargbo played most of his games at his former club as a "10" so they could probably use him there if needed.

I was out in the areas, around 7.00pm last night and just walking at a brisk pace had me sweating. I would imagine there will be plenty of drinks breaks and definitely plenty of changes.

That's either the poor quality of the badge or it wasn't cooked enough when they put it on. Not the actual shirt quality to blame here.

But the issue is, we cant possibly know if he is good enough yet at this level but moreso, is his body capable of playing regular, consecutive games in senior football as it likely will have to.

With regards to Tyjon if we are keeping him we need to give him a chance and see what he is like i get the caution regarding his age but if your good enough your age shouldn’t really matter

Agreed. Also with Tyjon, if Cantwell misses a few games, even if they think Tyjon is ready ability wise, we have no idea if his body could sustain playing consecutive games at this level. I think I am right in saying hes had injury problems at under 21 level.

Personally I think there is a need for a No10 as any injury to Cantwell will leave us short. Unless Tyjon is viewed as good enough to step up on a regular basis. Not seen him play but seems a big ask of a 17yo. I suppose Ohashi could play there but to me he’s better as a striker. We probably also need another striker and a RM/RW. Just shows how valuable Dolan was cos he could fill every position in the front 4.

Well apparantely he got injured in the first training session with balls, and that ruled him out for four weeks, which takes us to tomorrow. So maybe they could give him 10 or so off the bench in the second game?

It just shows what disrespectful pieces of shit they are.

That is still a weak looking second team, thats for sure. I wonder if Tavares will be able to play in either.

Yep, a mixture of Elliott Jackson's journalism and Ismael's English make it ambigious. We need more than 2 or 3. If it is 2 or 3 then we shouldnt sign another central midfielder.

A centre back given Carter's injury A right side attacking player A forward with pace. Then any replacements for players sold

‘I think it's clear that we have something to do on our front line. Other positions, I think that we need two or three more additions which would be perfect’ It was that para that wasn’t clear. 👆