Jack

[Bad Robot 21,512]

2 minutes ago, .Williamson. said:

It’s madness that we are so reliant on a player with his injury record. He needs replaced 

It we win the league again without him playing most games then that will tell us we’re not reliant on him. 
We can’t bank on him though but we seem to be sticking with him on the hope he fully recovers and remains injury free which is highly unlikely with his injuries but hopefully the medical staff know better. 

[DrLaudrup 4,858]

1 hour ago, Swagger said:

True but the option of having him available would be a big bonus. 
Must admit though I’d be surprised if he’s back playing before Christmas.

A fit Helander, Jack and Kent instantly improves the squad quite a bit - we obviously can’t spend and need these options back - especially given the form of the current players available 

I think the point about him not being ever present is fair but his importance for me is in matches where we are struggling or people are putting the boot in. He has a mentality / drive and ability to protect the back four that I think our other midfielders don’t always give. Against Motherwell recently he would have been useful I think. 

[Community Note FC 8,829]

I'm sure Gerrard said the Specialists had identified what was causing the recurrence, the inference being that once he's back we should expect him to stay back.

[BlueKnight87 17,469]

52 minutes ago, Assegai said:

I'm sure Gerrard said the Specialists had identified what was causing the recurrence, the inference being that once he's back we should expect him to stay back.

Just need to wait and see what happens when he comes back. I'd love if Jack could come back and go on a run of games with the issues finally behind him. 

We need to be looking at alternatives if he breaks down again.

[STEPPS BOY 75,120]

7 hours ago, NI said:

Gerrard said "Ryan Jack is due back on the training pitch any day now and hopefully get him back with the group in a couple of weeks." September 24.

Can't wait to see him on the pitch again, one of my favorite player.

 

“Ryan Jack is due to be injured again in 4 weeks” Steven Gerrard confirmed.

[crazy bob swollenbaws 1,916]

On 19/09/2021 at 17:47, rabc10000 said:

Jack is now a luxury we can't afford. 

Agreed. I worry his career is over

[Gazzalivesforever 2,001]

19 hours ago, Assegai said:

I'm sure Gerrard said the Specialists had identified what was causing the recurrence, the inference being that once he's back we should expect him to stay back.

I'm sure the same was said about Rossiter.

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1 minute ago, Gazzalivesforever said:

I'm sure the same was said about Rossiter.

Absolutely, I hope that's simply coincidence.

[left winger 14,687]

1 hour ago, Gazzalivesforever said:

I'm sure the same was said about Rossiter.

Played 10 full matches this season so far.

Bring him home 🙄

[Big Al 55 9,317]

At the moment I’d argue Jack is a player we need back ASAP.

If he doesn’t stay fit then we absolutely need to replace him with someone as influential.

[The Beast 9,274]

It's quite simple. The Ryan Jack role is important to how we play. The other sitting midfielders don't do what he does. So the system doesn't work as well.

Until we get a replacement we need him back.

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57 minutes ago, The Beast said:

It's quite simple. The Ryan Jack role is important to how we play. The other sitting midfielders don't do what he does. So the system doesn't work as well.

Until we get a replacement we need him back.

I agree. Who is our "cover" for Jack, is it Lundstram?

[Ayrshire Blue 2,053]

17 minutes ago, Assegai said:

I agree. Who is our "cover" for Jack, is it Lundstram?

I’m pretty sure SG & co saw Lundstram as a fit for Jack’s position. Lundstram has taken a few games but there are signs he starting to settle and adapt to the fact that he’s in a team now that generally see more of the ball than his previous teams.

If, Lundstram continues to improve, maybe Jack will be cover for him? 

[The Beast 9,274]

1 hour ago, Ayrshire Blue said:

I’m pretty sure SG & co saw Lundstram as a fit for Jack’s position. Lundstram has taken a few games but there are signs he starting to settle and adapt to the fact that he’s in a team now that generally see more of the ball than his previous teams.

If, Lundstram continues to improve, maybe Jack will be cover for him? 

I think you might be right but Lundstram has a huge mountain to climb to prove he's anywhere near as effective as a fit Ryan Jack.

[Ayrshire Blue 2,053]

32 minutes ago, The Beast said:

I think you might be right but Lundstram has a huge mountain to climb to prove he's anywhere near as effective as a fit Ryan Jack.

👍🏻
A fit Ryan Jack is definitely the answer, but will he ever be 100% the player he should be or will both him & Lundstram be rotated, sparing Jack a gruelling full season? Could they play together?

Time will tell if Lundstram ascends to the required level but I’ve got a feeling that he will.

[LaaRFC 4,863]

Would take quite a while for him to get up to full fitness but would love to see him back in the mix 

[STEPPS BOY 75,120]

8 minutes ago, LaaRFC said:

Would take quite a while for him to get up to full fitness but would love to see him back in the mix 

Must’ve been cleaning the cobwebs off of them.

[bluenoz 31,310]

He is sorely missed especially in Europe.

[LucyBlue 2,278]

Ryan Jack is not our issue.

Far from it.

We won more games without him playing last season than with him playing.

We went on our best run last season AFTER he was crocked.

I'm not undermining Jack but his lack of presence is not our current issue.

[Moody Blue Legend 62,061]

First man on the managers team sheet and badly missed.

[El-Hadji Spit RFC 733]

What’s missed is form… and we’d better find some n fast 

[The Specky Forum Organiser 66,572]

1 hour ago, LucyBlue said:

Ryan Jack is not our issue.

Far from it.

We won more games without him playing last season than with him playing.

We went on our best run last season AFTER he was crocked.

I'm not undermining Jack but his lack of presence is not our current issue.

The below post says that this is wrong

On 28/09/2021 at 12:43, Jamie0202 said:

Jack started 16 games in the league last season. In those 16 games we had 15 clean sheets and just 1 goal conceded. He's massively important and IMO we're a better unit when he is on the park. 

 

[ElBufalo20 7,987]

7 hours ago, LaaRFC said:

Would take quite a while for him to get up to full fitness but would love to see him back in the mix 

Probably injured himself taking that picture 

[Creampuff 22,628]

On 29/09/2021 at 10:30, Gazzalivesforever said:

I'm sure the same was said about Rossiter.

In fairness Rossiter did get fit after that, he just didn’t really get into our team. He played 36 games last season.

[Bluekev 44,654]

14 hours ago, LaaRFC said:

Would take quite a while for him to get up to full fitness but would love to see him back in the mix 

Fuck me he's lost some weight.