We Will Follow Rangers 12,892 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I think in the longer term it would eat away at you, when you're young you don't really truly take anything in you just bound along to the next thing, but I think after 20 years you would be gutted at what might have been. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukeBoxJohn 3,060 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Obviously feel for him but we need to think about the club first and foremost and his relatively big wage could be spent elsewhere so I'm leaning towards the 'get rid of him' comments. I also wouldn't be surprised if he went to another club and played week in week out. It's happened in the past with players who were always injured with us, I think it's something more psychological involved with him but maybe I'm just cynical. If he can get fit before the end of the season and perform in a couple of games then of course he deserves another chance next season but I'll be shocked if that's the case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, JCDBigBear said: Ankle injury Feb 2015 missed rest of season. October 2015 injured hamstring out until December. Came back and injured hamstring again in first game. Out for rest of season and dumped by Liverpool in May 2016. We paid £250k for basically an injured player on a 4 year deal. Calf injury August 2016 and that was basically him out for the rest of the season with only 6 appearances. This season 4 appearances and out with some mystery injury probably all season. Farcical that we signed him on a 4 year deal. You are aware he wasn't 'dumped' by Liverpool he chose to leave as he wanted regular first team football? The injury issues seem to be associated with his physical development rather than any innate weakness. He is another youngster who suffered from playing far too much in his early years. Liverpool have a poor record in managing player development. He needs what he is getting which is time. There is no doubt about his talent and his love of playing (which has done him no favours). I remain hopeful that he will come through this and prove his worth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost 431 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, K.A.I said: Would it? Im not being cold hearted or anything here but he’s still picking up somewhere in the region of 10-15k a week whilst some of us are doing 16-hour nightshifts on minimum wage to watch Rangers play and basically live I get he will want to play football but he wouldn’t know the meaning of the word gutting in the truest sense On the plus side, some of that 16 hour night shift will be during the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, JukeBoxJohn said: Obviously feel for him but we need to think about the club first and foremost and his relatively big wage could be spent elsewhere so I'm leaning towards the 'get rid of him' comments. I also wouldn't be surprised if he went to another club and played week in week out. It's happened in the past with players who were always injured with us, I think it's something more psychological involved with him but maybe I'm just cynical. If he can get fit before the end of the season and perform in a couple of games then of course he deserves another chance next season but I'll be shocked if that's the case. He probably will go elsewhere and play every week but it will be somewhere like Tranmere imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, The Ghost said: On the plus side, some of that 16 hour night shift will be during the day. Haha that’s true never thought of that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimoo 1,474 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Never seen the big thing with him, constantly injured and plays shite when not injured and given a game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the brown brogue 1,853 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I'd hope that given we'll have supported him for 2 years for no return, should he be fit enough to play next season at a good level he'll happily extend his contract on his current terms rather than slope off back to England at the first opportunity... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theulstervolunteer 1,859 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Big Al II said: Depends whether money is the be all and end all I suppose. I suspect having the dream all your life to be a professional footballer and at 20 to be let down by your body rather than your lack of skill would be pretty devastating. An average years wage a week might soften the blow I suspect.....Candle lit Virgil for him when it all ends and he has to get a Shite office job like the rest of us losers... ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, Theulstervolunteer said: An average years wage a week might soften the blow I suspect.....Candle lit Virgil for him when it all ends and he has to get a Shite office job like the rest of us losers... ... Ye could give me millions a year and i'd still be gutted for the rest of my days at losing out on my dream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,359 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, K.A.I said: I do get that but I still think he’s got it considerably better than 99% of us No one says he hasnt got it better than us, but to actually want to do something but you cant cause your body doesnt want to will be gutting, i hate missing a game of 7's cause im gubbed, if you love football money or no money you'll miss it if you can't play it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theulstervolunteer 1,859 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, Getstiffed said: Ye could give me millions a year and i'd still be gutted for the rest of my days at losing out on my dream. Yer a old romantic fella..... being "devastated" in being unable to kick a fitba aboot a park is a bit extreme I thought ....devastated at having a year to go with cancer or coming back from Afghanistan with no legs is devastating ma point is I'm sure he'll manage if the injuries get the better of him..... good luck to the lad but he's been another warburton gamble gone wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 8 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: No one says he hasnt got it better than us, but to actually want to do something but you cant cause your body doesnt want to will be gutting, i hate missing a game of 7's cause im gubbed, if you love football money or no money you'll miss it if you can't play it If you were getting paid 10-15k a week to play your 7s regardless if you made it or not I’m sure you wouldn’t feel like your life was crumbling around you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,438 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I’d shit maself too playing in front of you lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWBear 1,640 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 hours ago, kingtom80 said: we need players now,we cant be looking after them for years,his time is up ,he has to go. tnuC A erA uoY Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtom80 166 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 your a bigger cunt,with blinkers on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,359 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 35 minutes ago, K.A.I said: If you were getting paid 10-15k a week to play your 7s regardless if you made it or not I’m sure you wouldn’t feel like your life was crumbling around you I would never think my life was crumbling around me, but id still be fucking gutted that i couldn't do the one thing id wanted to do all my life Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I really feel for the lad. I really hope he gets over this and pulls the famous jersey on again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Persson 541 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 He just might be having anx problems with it all. If that has kicked in he has my sincerest sympathy. Yes, he is well paid but it doesn't mean you don't have problems. If you have a job you really like and they paid you to sit around the house and attend hospital etc, you would soon stagnate. Fairy tale scenario is he comes good and then loyally repays us as a long term player. Would love it to happen for him and us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,933 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 He’s just needing to relax a bit and stop tucking his shirt so tightly inside his shorts. Seriously I wish the boy all the best, I think there’s a quality player in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 33,940 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I know we all joke about 7-10 days but I feel sorry for the guy . You can just see how much GM rates him to see he could be a useful addition to the team . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,930 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 It's a shame that anyone with potential has their dreams broken but he is fortunate to a have what will likely be a decent financial cushion should that happen. Other people aren't that lucky. I wish him well though and hope he recovers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGovanIniesta 1,000 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Does anyone know specifically what’s wrong with him? heard it was a muscle eating disease or something genetic, then a back injury, then several different injuries and then before the game yesterday the BBC said Knee? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,205 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 12 minutes ago, TheGovanIniesta said: Does anyone know specifically what’s wrong with him? heard it was a muscle eating disease or something genetic, then a back injury, then several different injuries and then before the game yesterday the BBC said Knee? Don't know for sure. I heard it was a back issue, possibly nerve related, which meant he was prone to calf and hamstring injuries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 He’s 20 - if he is the player they say what is another year even - we could then have a great player for 10-12 years - worth the gamble from what I’ve read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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