Back on track or up the Junction.? V Crewe away, Sat19th Mar. 3-0'clock.

[Jim_McDonuts]

Got to feel for Fossey. Just had a look at his twitter and the lad has had a litany of injuries. Am I allowed to say seems like poor man management on our part, was clear he's been struggling last few games - now we've broke him (& a well functioning system to boot). Obviously these things happen but wasn't exactly out the blue...

[Harry Genshaw]

Got to feel for Fossey. Just had a look at his twitter and the lad has had a litany of injuries. Am I allowed to say seems like poor man management on our part, was clear he's been struggling last few games - now we've broke him (& a well functioning system to boot). Obviously these things happen but wasn't exactly out the blue...

That seems a rather harsh point of view Jim. He's been excellent and if he's been struggling at all lately, imo that was due to either Jones absence, poor service or as v Plymouth being very well shackled.

[nicholaldo]

Wasn't he a victim of a heavy tackle?

[Bruce Rioja]

Outside of the media, I wonder just how many people refer to Gresty Road as The Mornflake Stadium?

[Worthy4England]

Outside of the media, I wonder just how many people refer to Gresty Road as The Mornflake Stadium?

Given I still say I'm off to the Bok, I suspect no bugger.

[BWFC_Insane]

Got to feel for Fossey. Just had a look at his twitter and the lad has had a litany of injuries. Am I allowed to say seems like poor man management on our part, was clear he's been struggling last few games - now we've broke him (& a well functioning system to boot). Obviously these things happen but wasn't exactly out the blue...

That seems a rather harsh point of view Jim. He's been excellent and if he's been struggling at all lately, imo that was due to either Jones absence, poor service or as v Plymouth being very well shackled.

Yeah I don’t think he’s been struggling. The team just hasn’t played as well and teams have put two on him and Aimson being the big lump he is just doesn’t offer Fossey the foil that Jones did.

But I think it’s one of those freak injuries. When people say players are injury prone there are two types. There is the wheater persistent back injury you can’t do anything about but impacts their running and therefore needs management. You have to develop special routines and not overwork them. Then there are players who just pick up unrelated injuries. You can’t explain it. And not sure you can do much if anything to mitigate it. Holden. A good example. Even before us lad had injuries. Just seemed unlucky.

[Worthy4England]

Isn't this his third knee injury and the third that's required surgery? (Dunno if same knee). I'd probably also recommend cutting out the back flips...

[TANGODANCER]

Isn't this his third knee injury and the third that's required surgery? (Dunno if same knee). I'd probably also recommend cutting out the back flips...

Just part of his personality I'd say. He sure won't be doing them, or anything else, for a while, but he's a breath of fresh air we haven't had since Ivan Campo or J.J left. I sure hope he makes a swift recovery. Football needs the Fossey''s.

[Worthy4England]

Isn't this his third knee injury and the third that's required surgery? (Dunno if same knee). I'd probably also recommend cutting out the back flips...

Just part of his personality I'd say. He sure won't be doing them, or anything else, for a while, but he's a breath of fresh air we haven't had since Ivan Campo or J.J left. I sure hope he makes a swift recovery. Football needs the Fossey''s.

I'm sure it is TD. But maybe not well advised when you've already had two knee ops and you're now in for your third...

[Jim_McDonuts]

Yeah, fair enuff all - apologies for hyperbole.
I've been watching on tv rather than games but there has seemed a few where he's been limping, or at least moving gingerly by end of games. Like I said, looking at his twitter he's had some serious layoffs and put in the hard yards to come back. Guess just really hope it's not the last we see of him in a Wanderers shirt -- been such a big part of our turnaround.

I know 'working the socials' is a big part of modern game but he's been so much more active online since joining us, and you do get a strong feeling that he's enjoyed his time here so far - certainly get no sense of him being part of another team (Fulham obvs) whilst on loan with us (unlike several other loan players we've had).

Wish him the best whatever happens - even more so we get to see him again next season -- medical team, work your magic please...

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Yeah, fair enuff all - apologies for hyperbole.
I've been watching on tv rather than games but there has seemed a few where he's been limping, or at least moving gingerly by end of games. Like I said, looking at his twitter he's had some serious layoffs and put in the hard yards to come back. Guess just really hope it's not the last we see of him in a Wanderers shirt -- been such a big part of our turnaround.

I know 'working the socials' is a big part of modern game but he's been so much more active online since joining us, and you do get a strong feeling that he's enjoyed his time here so far - certainly get no sense of him being part of another team (Fulham obvs) whilst on loan with us (unlike several other loan players we've had).

Wish him the best whatever happens - even more so we get to see him again next season -- medical team, work your magic please...

I would agree that he has taken well to regular senior football. Question is whether he thinks he could slot in just as well somewhere else. He played in seven of Shrewsbury's first 10 games last season before (guess what?) knee-knack, so he may understandably be fairly confident he could slot straight in at a third successive senior club. You need self-belief to get anywhere near the levels he has. But you might also need a cuddle occasionally, and I dare say he's been made to feel exceptionally welcome off the field; certainly the fans have rarely been so keen to offer their marital privileges...

[BWFC_Insane]

Yeah, fair enuff all - apologies for hyperbole.
I've been watching on tv rather than games but there has seemed a few where he's been limping, or at least moving gingerly by end of games. Like I said, looking at his twitter he's had some serious layoffs and put in the hard yards to come back. Guess just really hope it's not the last we see of him in a Wanderers shirt -- been such a big part of our turnaround.

I know 'working the socials' is a big part of modern game but he's been so much more active online since joining us, and you do get a strong feeling that he's enjoyed his time here so far - certainly get no sense of him being part of another team (Fulham obvs) whilst on loan with us (unlike several other loan players we've had).

Wish him the best whatever happens - even more so we get to see him again next season -- medical team, work your magic please...

I would agree that he has taken well to regular senior football. Question is whether he thinks he could slot in just as well somewhere else. He played in seven of Shrewsbury's first 10 games last season before (guess what?) knee-knack, so he may understandably be fairly confident he could slot straight in at a third successive senior club. You need self-belief to get anywhere near the levels he has. But you might also need a cuddle occasionally, and I dare say he's been made to feel exceptionally welcome off the field; certainly the fans have rarely been so keen to offer their marital privileges...

He’s not a right back. Probably not a winger at a level up or at least not at one of the better sides as a regular. But as a wing back he’s for me outstanding and would walk into any championship side with that system injuries not withstanding.

But that does somewhat limit his options. A side playing 4 probably doesn’t suit him.

[Worthy4England]

Oh Marlon Fossey!

They seemed to rate him at Shrewsbury, but I think that he's only played 22 grown up games at 23 isn't down to his ability. He's been a breath of fresh air for us as RWB but as Ghosty says, medical team will need a serious look before we commit. Feels like it might need a bit more than a standard medical...

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

TEAM NEWS
Sadlier in; Demps on bench.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Doesn't tell us much.

Sadlier could be straight in for Fossey, same formation, or we could play a 4-2-3-1 (but prob not a 4-3-3).

Back four would mean Aimson RB, which is sub-optimal. Morley and MJ behind a front four of Dapo, Sads, Bod, Charles.

[Jim_McDonuts]

Ilses going for straight swap

[nicholaldo]

I think I'd rather Senior started in a back four. In effect, we have two, arguably three, players - Aimson, Sadlier, and Dapo - playing roles they aren't particularly suited to in order to try and acccommodate a 3-5-2 formation.

[Worthy4England]

Ilses going for straight swap

Gotta be honest, that's what I thought tbf.

[TANGODANCER]

Lack of a keeper apart, looks a strong bench. No sign of Isgrove yet though?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Lack of a keeper apart, looks a strong bench. No sign of Isgrove yet though?

He'll appear before season's end but there's no point rushing him now. Well, maybe a small point in that he could replace Fossey, but not worth the risk IMO.