hackneyfox Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: TBH I'd rather keep him on the bench tonight. Maybe give him 30 mins at the weekend and then unleash the beast next week. If Rodgers and the backroom staff says he could be back then it's beyond me why so many would prefer to leave him out till next week. Unless of course they're all members of the backroom staff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 11 minutes ago, hackneyfox said: If Rodgers and the backroom staff says he could be back then it's beyond me why so many would prefer to leave him out till next week. Unless of course they're all members of the backroom staff. Because if it's a choice of putting our best team out tonight or next week, for me it's hands down next week. Worst outcome possible is rushing him back tonight and him getting injured again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 I expect he will stay on bench just to have his presence make other players more confident he is around again, or will get some game time near the end. I be very surprised if he starts. But this is excellent news as I thought he was out for 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackneyfox Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 3 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: Because if it's a choice of putting our best team out tonight or next week, for me it's hands down next week. Worst outcome possible is rushing him back tonight and him getting injured again. Why is it a choice between this week or next week? Why not put out our strongest for both if they're fit? As I alluded to, Rodgers and the backroom staff have more idea of whether he's capable of playing tonight than you or I. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langston Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 If he's fit and firing he has to play. If he's even semi contentious, we can't risk it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 10 hours ago, Detroit Blues said: Who on God's green earth has a knee operation and then plays premier league football two weeks later Reminds me of Tyson Fury getting knocked down by Deontay Wilder with a right cross that put him down and hit with a left hook on the way down. Then Fury gets up and bosses the round after everyone thought the fight was over. That's our Wilf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 27 minutes ago, hackneyfox said: Why is it a choice between this week or next week? Why not put out our strongest for both if they're fit? As I alluded to, Rodgers and the backroom staff have more idea of whether he's capable of playing tonight than you or I. I'm 100% confident that if there is still fitness doubts over Ndidi he won't play tonight and if there isn't any doubts then gerrimminnn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 Seems an apt (but sad) day to let you all know that wilf is not the messiah ......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 2 minutes ago, st albans fox said: Seems an apt (but sad) day to let you all know that wilf is not the messiah ......... Nope I agree but we’re a much better side with him in. Missed him badly last few games defensively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bss9401 Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 22 hours ago, FOXSE said: Well.... I've only just seen this. ..................just . What a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross 'LCFC' Turner Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 I think these last few games have not only shown how vital he is to our team but how easy it will be to pick our player of the season come the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 As Wilf has been such a soldier, he should get a reward. I suggest we buy him a "Leon Bailey" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 Bit wary about this. Do we risk him against a relatively poor side? Our next 3 league games are Chelsea, Wolves and Man City. We won at their place without him. The flip side of the coin is that we're in dire form and need a lift, he'd definitely give us that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 25 minutes ago, AKCJ said: Bit wary about this. Do we risk him against a relatively poor side? Our next 3 league games are Chelsea, Wolves and Man City. We won at their place without him. The flip side of the coin is that we're in dire form and need a lift, he'd definitely give us that. It's a simple equation, if he's fit to play then play him. If there are doubts then don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryfox Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 Just now, Gerard said: It's a simple equation, if he's fit to play then play him. If there are doubts then don't. But what if they are very very small doubts ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 2 minutes ago, Gerard said: It's a simple equation, if he's fit to play then play him. If there are doubts then don't. 1 minute ago, Countryfox said: But what if they are very very small doubts ... Exactly. I don't expect he'll play if there are big doubts but would they risk it if there are minor doubts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue ROI Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 43 minutes ago, AKCJ said: Bit wary about this. Do we risk him against a relatively poor side? Our next 3 league games are Chelsea, Wolves and Man City. We won at their place without him. The flip side of the coin is that we're in dire form and need a lift, he'd definitely give us that. Might be a case of leaving it to Chowder or Mendy tonight and if it ain't going to plan then time for IRONMAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsItMuzzy Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 Reckon he'll be back tonight... Rodgers saying he could have played a few days ago if it was an FA cup final type game. Sounds to me like he's fully fit again and ready to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 His return gives all the players a lift just the tonic - throw him and watch everyone else lift their game… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 Sean has already confirmed the team and he’s not starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 1 minute ago, Unabomber said: Sean has already confirmed the team and he’s not starting. What’s the starting line up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 1 hour ago, FoxinNotts said: What’s the starting line up? Mendy for Ndidi then the usual 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaijaFox Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 (edited) Frankly, Wilf has been incredible... - Made his debut about 2 days after joining from Genk (vs Everton in the FA Cup); - Missed all preseason after AFCON and his wedding, and started first game of the season; - Now he’s just had a knee operation (albeit minor) and apparently set to go 2 weeks later. > Edited 22 January 2020 by NaijaFox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaijaFox Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, NaijaFox said: Double-post Edited 22 January 2020 by NaijaFox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretPro Posted 22 January 2020 Share Posted 22 January 2020 I'd take Wilf with one leg over our other options to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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