DAVID BELL grade 1 tear in his hamstring!!! (1 Viewer)

[lynch14]

just to let everyone know ive just been told belly is not going to be in the squad tonight hes got a grade one tear in his hamstring. just when we thought he was on his way back ! PUSB

 

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[kg82]

Is that severe or minor?

 

[CovInEssex]

4 year deal this blokes got...

 

[lynch14]

couldnt tell you mate but still not great is it.

 

[ajsccfc]

Grading goes up as it gets more severe so 1 is the minor end of the scale.

 

[Noggin]

From google, so sounds like it's the least serious type

A Hamstring injury is common in sports. Hamstring injuries are sometimes known as a 'pulled Hamstring'. The term 'pulled muscle' comes from the description of how the injury takes place. Usually, the Hamstring muscle is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue becomes torn. A tear in the Hamstring muscle is referred to as a Hamstring strain by medical professionals and depending on its severity it is classified as a first, second or third degree strain:

a first degree strain is damage to a few muscle fibres,
a second degree strain is damage to a more extensive number of muscle fibres,
a third degree strain is a complete rupture of the muscle itself.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Cancel his contract, fuck this.

What a fucking joke Thorn is for signing this guy up for so long!

 

[lynch14]

not serious then but one thing after another with him. Was lookingforward to seeing the lad play some part tonight.

 

[CovInEssex]

Cancel his contract, fuck this.

What a fucking joke Thorn is for signing this guy up for so long!

Managers don't handle contracts

 

[kg82]

Just read it's minor. Be out for 2-3 weeks. I know it's not his fault and some of the injuries have been really unlucky but we really need to get rid, we can't afford to carry him anymore.

 

[torchomatic]

Shame that.

 

[Mary_Mungo_Midge]

Managers don't handle contracts

It's every fookin' time there's a chance....

 

[wingy]

Sky have been promoting that he may be on the bench tonight.

 

[Mary_Mungo_Midge]

There's nothing on his Twitter feed; last updated yesterday evening

 

[lynch14]

th eplayers who are not playing tonight have just finished training and there sessions in the gym ect thats why i have just found out.

 

[Mary_Mungo_Midge]

th eplayers who are not playing tonight have just finished training and there sessions in the gym ect thats why i have just found out.

Okay - fair enough. If so, that's a body blow.

With regards his contract, I make reference to an interview with KD in the CET dated November 10th, 2011:

Question:
Some fans have been critical of the long-term contract given to David Bell given his injury history and fact that he has only made 59 league starts in almost three years since joining the club in January 2009. Can you explain the club’s current policy on contracts?

Answer:
David is a high-class player. Before offering long-term contracts to anybody we listen carefully to the medical team assessment. In relation to the wider policy, ideally we would like the majority of our players on long-term contracts with a blend of senior individuals who are proven at this level alongside some youngsters with huge potential. Bearing in mind our starting point, we are getting there very quickly.

It would therefore appear that the length of contract was a SISU ambition under KD's tenure; with the length agreed with input from the medical team. I hope that clears it once and for all

 

[RichieGunns]

Oh bloody buggering hell!!

Just when I thought it would be time for him to show his potential.

Maybe it is time for him to move on.

Do you think he'll agree to a mutual contract cancellation?

 

[TommyZoom]

Grade 1 or Grade whatever...it's beyond a joke now.

Time to say enough is enough.

 

[Mary_Mungo_Midge]

I've just - as a function of Googling the above - discovered that the phases of the menstrual-cycle have a huge influence on the elasticity of the hamstring. Maybe Belly's just at the wrong time of the month this time?

 

[cstring82]

He must have been loving it when the deal was on the table, even if he took a small paycut. I bet it would easily be over a million pounds over the contract!

 

[covcity4life]

minor strain...to be expected after such a long time out?

real shame though, want to see him play a part

 

[fernandopartridge]

Fuck him off. Complete waste of a wage.

 

[SkyBlueUkeman]

SOURCE?

I mean come on guys, cop on.

 

[covross]

are you Keith O'Neill in disguise, aaaaare you Keith O'Neill iiiiiin disguise

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Just when he was in with a shout of playing-perhaps he can tear it intentionally? Short term pain, long term (financial) gain.

 

[RichieGunns]

SOURCE?

I mean come on guys, cop on.

Could be a ruse perhaps?

Make out he's injured to the media and then play him!

Never know!

 

[Greggs]

If only David Bell was a Racehorse.

 

[Ashdown1]

He'd now be settled in at your local Burger King !!!!

 

[PVA]

Am I the only one who feels sorry for him? Cant believe the amount of stick he gets. Do you really think he enjoys being injured?

 

[RichieGunns]

Am I the only one who feels sorry for him? Cant believe the amount of stick he gets. Do you really think he enjoys being injured?

Oh I do too.

I like David Bell. I always have! I think he has the skill to do the job but his injuries keep him out of the team situation.

I for one hope there's nothing to this rumour and that he is going to play some part tonight.

 

[Greggs]

When we signed him wasn't he already injury prone?

 

[Lambo58]

Source please, cause Skysports news just said Bell available for the match tonight having recovered from injury...

 

[cloughie]

When we signed him wasn't he already injury prone?

yes that was the reputation he had at norwich

 

[Walking Bird]

Jeez is he the reincarnation of Keith O Neil

 

[Sick Boy]

It would therefore appear that the length of contract was a SISU ambition under KD's tenure; with the length agreed with input from the medical team. I hope that clears it once and for all

...so there was no input from the managerial team at all then? Even though Thorn lauded Bell in interviews?

I take it that none of the signings made in the summer were recommended by the former manager either?