I’d imagine initially he comes back as cover for O’Hare. Ultimately he isn’t tested outside of league two but we’re low on numbers in AM so we need him to get up to speed quickly
Loan out. If we are relying on him in the squad we are in big trouble.
You’d have thought if he’s doing preseason with everyone else that would give him a chance. Mentally he might be easing in, but if he’s fit enough now to train with everyone else it’s not like coming back halfway through a season. Pre season is designed to get you up to speed.
He was involved in the first team last year in pre-season and looked in decent form until the injury. No reason to suggest he won't be involved again this year
got to see how he comes through preseason, give him plenty of minuets in the friendlies and see where he is up to. can imagine he is going to be very pumped and eager to prove
Based on last year's pre season... first team.
He looked a million times better than Shipley/Allen in that role and I think he would have played a big part last season without the injury.
If MR doesn't trust his fitness and brings in another AM then obviously that changes things, but based on what I saw last pre season he's good enough for the first team
He looked a million times better than Shipley/Allen in that role and I think he would have played a big part last season without the injury.
If MR doesn't trust his fitness and brings in another AM then obviously that changes things, but based on what I saw last pre season he's good enough for the first team
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He has no number on his shorts
Well he’s not going to get much use out of them is he. Better off having his number on his play station controller
Treat him with kid gloves until we can see his full fitness. Clearly is in MRs plans in some we can’t have him Long term injured again
He's hardly played a game in years during which time we've been prompted to a much higher level. Can't see him going straight into the first team so down to the management if they want him going out on loan or kept here so they can keep a closer eye on him.
I'd be tempted to keep him for the first half of the season to get some U23 minutes and then asses again at Christmas.
I'd be tempted to keep him for the first half of the season to get some U23 minutes and then asses again at Christmas.
Why not?
Half the season to prove fitness & ability at L1. Half the season to show he deserves a further contract.
Only my opinion. Don’t see the point in spending money on 3 years of rehab / wages etc to only potentially get him playing for half a season. In principle wouldn’t have an issue with it but not on a 1 year contract
I wouldn't think too hard, the raspberry ripple will be on crutches again by September.
He went to a top surgeon this time and the club seem hopeful. If he does break down again though it’s probably right for the club and him to consider whether his body can handle professional football
I'm sure they said that the chance of doing it a 4th time is only 5% so hopefully he has some luck this time.
Couple of months in the U23s, couple of months off the bench for the first team. Assess his impact by Christmas. If he’s looking good but needing more minutes than we can give, Extend his contract by a year and get him a 6 months loan in League 1
Give him pre-season. If he looks like he's not having a reaction have him on the bench for first team and playing 45/60mins in U23 if he doesn't feature in a first team game. If we're taking the chance on him fitness-wise I'd want to be in total control of his playing time and rehabilitation. Send him on loan and he could get clogged, or his loan manager overuses him too quickly and he breaks down.
Get rid/release
It's an odds thing. There is a chance he might make the grade and there is a chance he might get fit, but the odds on both happening are crap.
It's an odds thing. There is a chance he might make the grade and there is a chance he might get fit, but the odds on both happening are crap.
You’d pay off his contract a day after giving it to him?
First team till he breaks again, then donate him to medical science for an undisclosed fee.
I think Jones is a really skillful player who, if he can stay fit can make an impact in the team. More of a goalscorer than O'Hare,I think that both him and Jones could work well together.
Based on last pre season, I feel, had he stayed fit, he would have featured in the team quite a lot.
Based on last pre season, I feel, had he stayed fit, he would have featured in the team quite a lot.
I remember him having a great period where he scored a few in League 2 but he’s only scored 1 more for CCFC than O’Hare (85 v 88 games)
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if he stays fit he will be a significant player this season
