Bad injuries

[Jock's Hill]

I wonder just how much our performances have been affected by the serious injuries suffered by several players over the last 2 seasons. It is bad enough to have players missing for many weeks or months but then to find they struggle to rediscover their form and maybe become more injury prone.

The worst example is Ricky P who was out for so long but struggles now to maintain fitness and form. Fofana and Justin have had similar long lay-offs and we have no idea how they will have been affected.

Barnes has been nowhere near his best form since returning from several weeks out. Maddison's hip has clearly been an issue leading to a serious dip in form until recently. Ndidi has struggled since his spell out of the team and looks a pale shadow of the outstanding performer he has been since we signed him.

You have to wonder if some of these major injury concerns will be ongoing and whether the players will rediscover their form. (On the positive outlook, someone like Callum Wilson has had at least two major injuries but seems back to form and scoring goals).

[The Year Of The Fox]

Bring back Dave Rennie 

[Clever Fox]

2 minutes ago, The Year Of The Fox said:

Bring back Dave Rennie 

Not only was he a top Trainer but he was also a listening Board between the Players and the manager.

When a Manager gets too close to the players the lines can get blurred from both sides.

Someone who can talk on a level footing with the players to listen to their gripes and woes can be a real Asset for any Manager.

[moore_94]

9 minutes ago, The Year Of The Fox said:

Bring back Dave Rennie 

Just like to note that Bristol City are getting a lot of hamstring injuries lately...

[Matt]

Out of interest does the Bristol City team get leaked every week?

[Jock's Hill]

Noticed James and King have been missing for several games now. 

[BKLFox]

24 minutes ago, Jock's Hill said:

Noticed James and King have been missing for several games now. 

Is James injured as he was starting every league and cup game

[1972 Fox]

1 hour ago, Jock's Hill said:

On the positive outlook, someone like Callum Wilson has had at least two major injuries but seems back to form and scoring goals

Yes, this will probably be confirmed tomorrow.