oafcprozac Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Not supposed to be common knowledge, but it has appeared on oafc.co.uk and I had a text from someone in the know this morning, so it is in the public domain,Tbh I expected this, how long could he go on doing a 'Martin Riggs' popping it back in? Sooner or later it would need an op, and perhaps pinning. Massive loss to what we want to achieve. (Survival and Wembley) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Big loss. Can't see him being back this season if he's having the op. Hopefully we'll get him signed up to new contract in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yes, no shock but a right bugger. I think we need to adapt our system slightly, we don't have anyone who can slot in and do the same job and it would be a backward step for us if Furman gets dragged deeper to compensate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Back in time for the play-offs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yes, no shock but a right bugger. I think we need to adapt our system slightly, we don't have anyone who can slot in and do the same job and it would be a backward step for us if Furman gets dragged deeper to compensate. Not the best news if true - but we do have options with Adeyemi or Taylor. This gives us the choice of playing two up front (Reid (!) and Kuqi) with four across the middle (Simpson, Taylor, Furman, Morais) or the regulation 4-4-1-1 with Simpson just off Kuqi and Adeyemi in the middle with CT out wide left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 The ligaments in his shoulder will require shortening if he is to have an operation. Strapping similar to what Rugby players where would stop it dislocating so easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 When did he have this operation- as he seems to have been tweeting on a fairly regular basis since Saturday. You can't tweet if you're unconscious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Whilst this is a shame for us and for the lad I am glad that he is having the op, not fair on him to keep asking him to pop his shoulder back in at half time. Defensive midfielder is my favourite position on the pitch and Wes has shown where so many of those who have recently tried to fill this position have fallen short. He will be a massive loss to us and definitely needs to be replaced during his absence. In my opinion we have a ready made replacement already at the club, possibly 3, Lee, Winchester and Mellor. If we put Lee there we definitely need to bring in a loanee RB to cover, if we put Winchester or Mellor there they need to be on the traditional raw egg and sherry diet that Bryan Robson swore by when he was told to bulk up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 When did he have this operation- as he seems to have been tweeting on a fairly regular basis since Saturday. You can't tweet if you're unconscious. You're not a doctor for nothing, eh?! Don't think anyone said he has had, rather that he will have, the op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasidelatic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Perhaps he's scheduled to have it after Monday's game, depending on the result? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Bugger. Extend Tom A's loan and pair him with Dean. Winchester and Mellor to deputise as necessary. Kieran Lee is a right back, and a bloody good one. It's frustrating enough having him at LB never mind moving him into midfield. Any news on Simpson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 According to his twitter he is due to see the specialist tomorrow so how can someone post about him being out for 3 months today is a bit beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 According to his twitter he is due to see the specialist tomorrow so how can someone post about him being out for 3 months today is a bit beyond me. I think that Chinease medical practioner Dr. Whispers may have been waxing lyrical again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 According to his twitter he is due to see the specialist tomorrow so how can someone post about him being out for 3 months today is a bit beyond me. Or maybe Jon Guy has assessed it? He's perhaps already had a scan (if needed) and is going in discussing his options with the Consultant prior to the op? The same source told me about Furman earlier in the season needing his op, so no reason to disbelieve….and I don't post made up :censored:e. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 According to his twitter he is due to see the specialist tomorrow so how can someone post about him being out for 3 months today is a bit beyond me. Lol Twitter quashing rumour shocker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Or maybe Jon Guy has assessed it? He's perhaps already had a scan (if needed) and is going in discussing his options with the Consultant prior to the op? The same source told me about Furman earlier in the season needing his op, so no reason to disbelieve….and I don't post made up :censored:e. I didn't say you did I knew on Boxing Day that sometime in the near future Wes was going to be out for 3 months he needed the op then. His dislocation this time sounded less serious- it was popped back in quicker. I don't know what the harm is in risking him now and then until after Monday/Wembley, if the operation was delayed for Anfield why not delay it for Monday/Wembley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I didn't say you did I knew on Boxing Day that sometime in the near future Wes was going to be out for 3 months he needed the op then. His dislocation this time sounded less serious- it was popped back in quicker. I don't know what the harm is in risking him now and then until after Monday/Wembley, if the operation was delayed for Anfield why not delay it for Monday/Wembley. Would make sense, but one tumble and the gameplan is out of the window. AND If Shez has seen 'Escape to Victory' and Pele's shoulder injury, they may target him, just like Pele was when he played on…... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsrblue Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Strapping similar to what Rugby players where would stop it dislocating so easily. Given the recent history of his shoulder, I would have thought that he was already wearing a strapping on Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Defensive midfielder is my favourite position on the pitch ... a-maz-ing - hats off to you on that one - my favourite position on the pitch has always been the centre forward - the glory boy who scores the goals. I love to see the net billow as the ball crashes safely and snugly into the netting - gets me every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 If true then we will most likely to be in for a defensive mid, perhaps a loan from prem/champ, or we could revisist earlier interest in Fernandez? No harm in seeing if Madrid are willing to either significantly lower the compo fee demands, or willing to drop them altogether. Don't ask then you don't get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 a-maz-ing - hats off to you on that one - my favourite position on the pitch has always been the centre forward - the glory boy who scores the goals. I love to see the net billow as the ball crashes safely and snugly into the netting - gets me every time Strikers are ten a penny, the art comes from a bone juddering crunch in the middle of the park, threading an inch perfect pass into space for one of the show ponies to run onto and put it in the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Strikers are ten a penny, the art comes from a bone juddering crunch in the middle of the park, threading an inch perfect pass into space for one of the show ponies to run onto and put it in the net. Ten a Penny? Why can't we get one then? Nah the show ponies are worth their weight in gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Weso tweeted: Thanks every1 for the messages. Seeing a specialist 2morro about the shoulder. Know more info then. More importantly big game monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shefflatic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 if Adeyemi signs on again til June then cover is there, aside from this i'd have Mellor in there. He is a CM by trade and more importantly is a big bulky lad with pace who doesn't shirk a tackle, not a bad replacement to have. Whatever happens we go with what we have/can get - just like having simmo up front, it is a sad sign that having 2 key players out of a team totally de-rails the rest of the team. Granted mssing 4 or 5 of your key players will affect any team, but we shouldnt rely on Wes as being our only midfield hope just as we should be able to beat teams and score goals without simpson. Reid on the comeback trail will help us massively as well, gives us more options regards formations Could play a 4-1-3-2 with furman sitting then taylor, simpson, morais behind reid and kuqi - simmo puts a foot in and is a good dribbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 He's an Aussie he'll be fine. Strewth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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