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Post by marsvolta on Oct 20, 2022 17:49:55 GMT
Yeah, I wouldn't trust Burns or Sorba at wing back against good opposition after their displays against the Dutch. Might need to bring someone like Andrew Hughes in - think Page was at the Preston game at the weekend so may have been keeping tabs on him. Been short in those positions for a while so probably should have tested a couple of other options by now, although to be fair he has done that with Burns and Sorba, it's just they're probably not good enough. People will hate this, but I imagine that Gunter might be next in line. That would be a turn up for the books and would annoy me somewhat that we would turn to him at the 11th hour when with a bit of planning the player base could have been expanded in much less of a rushed manner. As per the Lockyer thread though can anyone see him calling up Hughes now on the eve of the World Cup? You’d have to think that they’ve looked at Hughes before and haven’t been impressed. With all the work behind the scenes to unearth all sorts of players from all levels, it would be a surprise if we haven’t been aware of him, known the level he is playing at and checked him out. |
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Post by insertname on Oct 20, 2022 20:41:40 GMT
That would be a turn up for the books and would annoy me somewhat that we would turn to him at the 11th hour when with a bit of planning the player base could have been expanded in much less of a rushed manner. As per the Lockyer thread though can anyone see him calling up Hughes now on the eve of the World Cup? You’d have to think that they’ve looked at Hughes before and haven’t been impressed. With all the work behind the scenes to unearth all sorts of players from all levels, it would be a surprise if we haven’t been aware of him, known the level he is playing at and checked him out. Yeah that’s a good point and it’s most likely the case. I would argue that though that given we aren’t inundated with players playing at championship level and higher that there is a case to see what he could offer in training. They aren’t exactly common but there are players who adapt better to international level than club level. I always point to Moore as an example of a player who made his name at international level rather than the other way around. Given that it doesn’t cost anything to bring players in and if needs be give them a cap in a low key game against a weaker side I’m always for ruling players out by giving them an opportunity if they are playing regularly at a decent standard. Expanding the player base would always be my first priority if I were Wales manager. We just can’t afford not to given the resources available. |
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Post by reyrey on Oct 21, 2022 6:49:36 GMT
In my opinion we have plenty of players that can do a job in a back 3, maybe not left footed but good enough to cover on bench, which let’s be honest is all RND would have done.
Yes I’m gutted for him but let’s not kid ourselves there’s probably 17 players in front of him that we would rather not get injured.
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Post by jimexotic on Oct 21, 2022 10:02:33 GMT
This is an incredibly tight knit group of players and you want them all together, even if they're not necessarily going to play. It's undeniable that Rhys was looking the part in a Wales shirt and a very handy player to have, he had an ability to make an impact on games. Fingers crossed, stranger things have happened, in years to come I want to be sitting in a cafe saying to my mates "do you remember when everyone thought Norrington-Davies wasn't going to make it and he ended up scoring that late header against England before stopping Kane when clean through in the dying seconds?"
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Post by dai on Oct 21, 2022 11:06:41 GMT
In my opinion we have plenty of players that can do a job in a back 3, maybe not left footed but good enough to cover on bench, which let’s be honest is all RND would have done. Yes I’m gutted for him but let’s not kid ourselves there’s probably 17 players in front of him that we would rather not get injured. That's fair enough, I just worry in terms of more potential injuries. One or two more injuries and we're looking very lightweight at the back. Let's not forget that LCB has almost been exclusively played by Ben or RND, unlike RCB where we have played Gunter, Mepham, Ampadu etc. We are a small group of players, so to lose any is a big shame. It's still really gutting for RND - how often are we realistically going to qualify for a WC? This is a special time for the players, so to miss out is horrid. |
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Post by reyrey on Oct 21, 2022 16:36:41 GMT
Totally agree, I imaging missing a World Cup through injury must be heartbreaking especially if your from a little country like wales who have waited for over 60 years to play in one.
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Post by scarfer on Oct 23, 2022 13:45:02 GMT
still no news officially. surely he must have had a scan now. heckingbottom has said he knows what the injury is but has not told the press any details.
hopefully we know for certain whether he will be ok soon. I highly doubt it but never say never
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Post by quetzal on Oct 24, 2022 6:13:43 GMT
Hope he goes as a fan if he can´t play. I´d say he´s 99% out
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Post by quetzal on Oct 25, 2022 13:32:02 GMT
The longer it goes on without him being ruled out then the better for him. Maybe seeing a specialist or something
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Post by dai on Oct 25, 2022 13:55:14 GMT
Don't quite understand why nothings been said yet? But then again there's doubt on Joe Allen, Morrell etc, of which we don't know much more.
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Post by quetzal on Oct 25, 2022 14:01:10 GMT
Don't quite understand why nothings been said yet? But then again there's doubt on Joe Allen, Morrell etc, of which we don't know much more. I think with RND it’s a bit more clear. Carried off on a stretcher for what appeared to be a grade 3 hamstring. That means out of World Cup! Something is going on now. Maybe it’s a grade 2. But you’d have to say with match fitness and all that and Page watching the lad at Preston NE then he’s 95% out unfortunately |
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Post by marsvolta on Oct 25, 2022 15:04:56 GMT
Page has just said that it’s a significant injury and he’s likely to miss the World Cup.
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Post by paj on Oct 25, 2022 15:38:21 GMT
Gutted for him although expected the news. I am sure we will lose one or two others in the next few weeks.
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Post by highbury06 on Oct 25, 2022 16:06:21 GMT
Gutted for him although expected the news. I am sure we will lose one or two others in the next few weeks. Even if Rambo and Allen go, I think they will be injured within a match |
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Post by quetzal on Oct 25, 2022 18:41:59 GMT
He wouldn’t be match fit for starters. Shame
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Post by hooky on Dec 23, 2022 12:07:23 GMT
In my view Conor Roberts has regressed.
Its such a shame that Norrington-Davies got injured. If he makes a full recovery I would be looking to play Norrington Davies at right back. He is not as good as Roberts at getting forward but has scope to be a better defender. The attacking side of Roberts game has weakened - so this is less of a loss
This would allow Neco to play in a natural right back role.
It should all be based on form between the two of them - but I think we should look to play fit players and players in their natural positions UNLESS there is a massive difference in quality / likely contribution between two players
Interestingly - RND was born is Saudi Arabia and so maybe he would have felt a little more at home in Qatar than the rest of our shell shocked team!
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Post by CrackityJones on Dec 23, 2022 15:00:13 GMT
His defensive strengths will be a big plus at LWB out in Croatia. When is he due back?
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Post by rushy on Dec 23, 2022 15:15:31 GMT
I was really surprised at Roberts' performances in the WC, just wasn't the same player that was seen at club level with Burnley and us before, and then that WC post match interview which was baffling to me, and RND has been pretty solid for Sheff. Utd pre-injury, he brings a balance to us being a natural left footer and we missed that.
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Post by saturn9 on Dec 23, 2022 16:15:10 GMT
I missed his post WC interview, what did he have to say for himself?
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Post by rushy on Dec 26, 2022 20:18:16 GMT
I missed his post WC interview, what did he have to say for himself? It was defeatist and negative, something you wouldn't expect from a player who should have realised it as an opportunity of a lifetime to perform on the worlds stage at the highest level, only to fail to take his chances, preferring instead to make comments based on being lucky to be there. |
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Post by dai on Jan 19, 2023 11:18:38 GMT
When is he due back from injury? Think he will be very important player for us going forward, especially at LWB now Neco isn't playing regularly and Connor seems to have regressed a bit.
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Post by cogancoronation31 on Jan 19, 2023 17:44:30 GMT
I agree - he's been out for a good while (pre-World Cup) - surely his early return is now on the cards?
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jan 20, 2023 19:53:43 GMT
Could be a Premier League player next season too. Was great against the Netherlands and is orthodox on that left hand side. Would like to see him have a run as a starter
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Post by CrackityJones on Jan 26, 2023 17:28:08 GMT
Back in March according to this report via ds:
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Post by ontheroadagain2 on Jan 26, 2023 17:45:31 GMT
Great news.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jan 27, 2023 9:47:56 GMT
Brilliant news, I'd heard the manager talk about him coming back for the run in, and thought that meant he'd be a while yet
Ultimately I think this still rules him out of March unfortunately tho
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Post by jimexotic on Mar 18, 2023 19:45:16 GMT
How we could do with this lad right now, more than ever.
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Post by quetzal on May 24, 2023 13:38:44 GMT
What happened to Rhys? Grade three hamstring and out for a year. Outrageous
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 24, 2023 13:55:29 GMT
What happened to Rhys? Grade three hamstring and out for a year. Outrageous Wasn't there a hint that he might have suffered a setback if I recall? Such a shame given he was starting regularly and Sheff United ended up going up. Could have been going into the new season as a starting PL player, but feel that's unlikely now. I think he'll recover in time for the new season but might end up being a backup option Wilson was in a similar scenario this season where despite being great the season before being injured meant that he didn't get back into the team until April just because of the form of others |
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Post by jimexotic on May 25, 2023 18:13:30 GMT
Sheffield United will be rubbish next season and even if Rhys isn't first choice to begin with he soon will be, they have been heavily reliant on two loan players that won't be there next season.
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