Boab 73 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 By Andrew Dickson MO EDU expects to get the green light from doctors to resume full training when he visits London this week for another knee consultation. The American midfielder has been out of action since he was hurt in the last league game of last season at Dundee United. He was fouled by Darren Dods just before half-time and the resulting free kick led to Pedro Mendes scoring the second goal in an emphatic 3-0 win. But while that meant SPL title joy for Rangers, the foul on Edu has proved costly as he has been out for more than four months. The 23-year-old had been restricted to gym sessions in recent weeks but has since been able to start running outdoors again. Now he's hoping for the all-clear that allows him to begin working normally with his team mates once more. Getting Edu back would be a massive boost for Gers, who have been without a number of key players in recent weeks. The player said: "I'm travelling down to London and I'm optimistic of being back playing within the next four weeks." http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/He...1819001,00.html Great news, where would you fit him in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo 197 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 By Andrew Dickson MO EDU expects to get the green light from doctors to resume full training when he visits London this week for another knee consultation. The American midfielder has been out of action since he was hurt in the last league game of last season at Dundee United. He was fouled by Darren Dods just before half-time and the resulting free kick led to Pedro Mendes scoring the second goal in an emphatic 3-0 win. But while that meant SPL title joy for Rangers, the foul on Edu has proved costly as he has been out for more than four months. The 23-year-old had been restricted to gym sessions in recent weeks but has since been able to start running outdoors again. Now he's hoping for the all-clear that allows him to begin working normally with his team mates once more. Getting Edu back would be a massive boost for Gers, who have been without a number of key players in recent weeks. The player said: "I'm travelling down to London and I'm optimistic of being back playing within the next four weeks." http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/He...1819001,00.html Great news, where would you fit him in? In midfield? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 394 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Under these propossed new European laws regarding missing holidays through sickness/injury he'd be due a break before returning to duty. Be good to see him back. This squad needs him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Under these propossed new European laws regarding missing holidays through sickness/injury he'd be due a break before returning to duty. Be good to see him back. This squad needs him. Agree mate, and for where would i fit him in question, i would put him in for McCulloch, i think Edu fits the defensive role better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedavis7 0 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 edu edu edu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroxwonder 0 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Looking forward to having him back in the squad... he shouldn't rush back though, I'd prefer he waited until he's totally ready, we rush enough players back from injury just to do more damage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 The sooner he's back the better. Although I hope we don't rush him back into action. When everyone is fit I would have him in midfield with Davis and Thomson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGowse 13 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 :davis: :edu: :thomson: :rothen: That would be my new midfield when he becomes available Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 where would you fit him in? All being fit. :edu: :thomson: :davis: :lafferty: :rothen: Six players in there who are capable of getting forward, also knowing that there is going to be cover, incase we give away possession. Would also allow Davis to play in a more advanced central role, where he can get on the ball, dictate play, run with it, and try to create....along with playing his defence splitting balls. Team can transform into so many formations; 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, 4-5-1, 4-4-2.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 where would you fit him in? All being fit. :edu: :thomson: :davis: :lafferty: :rothen: Six players in there who are capable of getting forward, also knowing that there is going to be cover, incase we give away possession. Would also allow Davis to play in a more advanced central role, where he can get on the ball, dictate play, run with it, and try to create....along with playing his defence splitting balls. Team can transform into so many formations; 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, 4-5-1, 4-4-2.... Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hopefully he is back sooner than later. However he hasn't had a pre season so it will take him a few weeks to get back to full match sharpness. His situation is much like Kevin Thomson's. Just hope the fans don't get on his back when he is trying to gain match sharpness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Be good to see him back and fully fit again really liked him last season, box-to-box and very athletic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hopefully he is back sooner than later. However he hasn't had a pre season so it will take him a few weeks to get back to full match sharpness. His situation is much like Kevin Thomson's. Just hope the fans don't get on his back when he is trying to gain match sharpness Sounds like a triumph of hope over experience unfortunately, we are an impatient bunch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lando 249 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Look forward to Edu coming back on the team in few weeks, I'd rather gradually play him until he's match ready. Mon Edu!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 If we are smart we will play big lee as a holding midfielder and bring back Edu and Thomson fairly slowly until they are both fully fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ni 12 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 where would you fit him in? All being fit. :edu: :thomson: :davis: :lafferty: :rothen: Six players in there who are capable of getting forward, also knowing that there is going to be cover, incase we give away possession. Would also allow Davis to play in a more advanced central role, where he can get on the ball, dictate play, run with it, and try to create....along with playing his defence splitting balls. Team can transform into so many formations; 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, 4-5-1, 4-4-2.... that looks very good on paper. hopefully we get to see it sometime and it lives up to our expectations. One very good thing is that bar rothen they are all young edu is 23, thomson and davis are both 24, naismiths 23 and lafferty is 22. If we can hang on to them all that could be the backbone of our team for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Drop Pedro Mendes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 13,811 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 where would you fit him in? All being fit. :edu: :thomson: :davis: :lafferty: :rothen: Six players in there who are capable of getting forward, also knowing that there is going to be cover, incase we give away possession. Would also allow Davis to play in a more advanced central role, where he can get on the ball, dictate play, run with it, and try to create....along with playing his defence splitting balls. Team can transform into so many formations; 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, 4-5-1, 4-4-2.... I would interchange Miller and Lafferty for when either one gets tired from a run of games up front on their own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis 1 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Great news, i just hope we dont rush him back in to the team. If he regain last seasons form then we've got a winner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 0 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 where would you fit him in? All being fit. :edu: :thomson: :davis: :lafferty: :rothen: Six players in there who are capable of getting forward, also knowing that there is going to be cover, incase we give away possession. Would also allow Davis to play in a more advanced central role, where he can get on the ball, dictate play, run with it, and try to create....along with playing his defence splitting balls. Team can transform into so many formations; 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, 4-5-1, 4-4-2.... yes yes a thousand times yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 He was saying yesterday on his twitter page..."I know u guys been asking for an update, my injurys getting better but still needs time...dunno an exact return date but hopefully soon" If the time line is 4 weeks, then that's great news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Good news! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 He was saying yesterday on his twitter page..."I know u guys been asking for an update, my injurys getting better but still needs time...dunno an exact return date but hopefully soon" If the time line is 4 weeks, then that's great news Just went on his Twitter and noticed he was speaking to Jozy Altidore. This is what Altidore said to him - um nigga how u get all them followers so fast lmao yall niggas and ur web scandals lmao u and freddy funny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 He was saying yesterday on his twitter page..."I know u guys been asking for an update, my injurys getting better but still needs time...dunno an exact return date but hopefully soon" If the time line is 4 weeks, then that's great news Just went on his Twitter and noticed he was speaking to Jozy Altidore. This is what Altidore said to him - um nigga how u get all them followers so fast lmao yall niggas and ur web scandals lmao u and freddy funny :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 He was saying yesterday on his twitter page..."I know u guys been asking for an update, my injurys getting better but still needs time...dunno an exact return date but hopefully soon" If the time line is 4 weeks, then that's great news Just went on his Twitter and noticed he was speaking to Jozy Altidore. This is what Altidore said to him - um nigga how u get all them followers so fast lmao yall niggas and ur web scandals lmao u and freddy funny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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