mcbendy Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 This may have been covered elsewhere - apologies if so. Unlike most injuries/reasons for absence, we don't seem to have heard anything about what is going on with Sam. Is the reason known? If the reason is a private matter then I don't mean to pry. It would be good to have some sense though of the timescale for when we might see him in the shirt again. Is there any sense that whatever 'issue' it is might be career threatening?
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 This may have been covered elsewhere - apologies if so. Unlike most injuries/reasons for absence, we don't seem to have heard anything about what is going on with Sam. Is the reason known? If the reason is a private matter then I don't mean to pry. It would be good to have some sense though of the timescale for when we might see him in the shirt again. Is there any sense that whatever 'issue' it is might be career threatening? The Guardian on Saturday said it was a knee problem with no comeback date given. It is a bit strange that the club have not said anything at all.
Saint Rees Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 Weird how Koeman hasn't been quizzed on this in his interviews and press conferences given SG was involved a lot towards end of last season, could still be a good player for us this season IMO especially if Pelle gets injured. Think it is a knee injury because he posted a photo of it in a brace thing with his feet up at some point, quite a while ago now so hopefully back fairly soon unless its more serious
Mouldy Coat Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 Sadly for him I think he is well down the pecking order now
SuperSAINT Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 Sadly for him I think he is well down the pecking order now Don't know about that - Wasn't Mayuka our striker cover on Saturday?
krissyboy31 Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 Sadly for him I think he is well down the pecking order now Don't think he'd have been given a 5 year contract in the closed season, if he didn't feature in Koeman's plans.
Smirking_Saint Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 He isnt near the first team IMO, he really needs to go out on loan and get some games under his belt imo
Mattio Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 I thought the word was he has personal problems?
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 I thought the word was he has personal problems? He is still active on Twitter and posted a photo of his leg in a brace about a month ago so I think his injury is a physical one but the club don't seem to want to comment or perhaps just have sort of forgotten him.
Coxford_lou Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 He is still active on Twitter and posted a photo of his leg in a brace about a month ago so I think his injury is a physical one but the club don't seem to want to comment or perhaps just have sort of forgotten him. I'm pretty sure Koeman mentioned him in a recent interview about strength of squad and players still to come in, which included Mane and Gallagher. So I think he's still in mind. Maybe no one has asked the direct question. Twitter?
WealdSaint Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 He's just posted a picture of his brand new Audi on twitter, so he must be fit enough to drive! If Pelle gets injured then Sam is the obvious cover
DuncanRG Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 No reason to think he won't be around the team when he comes back. We've got serious competition but he offers something different to Rodriguez and Long and will certainly get his chances to play if Pelle gets injured.
Andy Durman Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 I told Sam he should keep his Fiesta a few years longer and keep grounded. did he listen????
Saint Fan CaM Posted 15 September, 2014 Posted 15 September, 2014 I hear he donated his knee to JRod.
Matthew Le God Posted 25 September, 2014 Posted 25 September, 2014 Sam trained with the 1st team today.
krissyboy31 Posted 25 September, 2014 Posted 25 September, 2014 Sam trained with the 1st team today. Good news!!
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 25 September, 2014 Posted 25 September, 2014 Sam trained with the 1st team today. Good we will need him soon as Pelle already has 3 yellow cards
Batman Posted 25 September, 2014 Posted 25 September, 2014 Good we will need him soon as Pelle already has 3 yellow cards Shane Long will probably play up top before SG, I reckon
Toon Saint Posted 29 October, 2014 Posted 29 October, 2014 Anyone know what's happened with Sam's knee injury? I see from his personal twitter account that he had an operation on Oct 21st but haven't heard any news from the club on the nature of the injury, and when he is expected back. I'm guessing it is something he has aggravated in training recently and the staff have decided an operation is the best course.
Beckenham Saint Posted 29 October, 2014 Posted 29 October, 2014 Physio room has it as a knee injury with no return date. I think as others have said, Long would play up top instead of Gallagher with Mane and Tadic either side of him. RE Pelle getting 3 yellows, I don't think he has got one since Arsenal in the cup. One of the others came in the cup vs Millwall (so he's due another tonight!) Do cup cards count towards the "5 and you miss a game" rule?
croydonsaint Posted 29 October, 2014 Posted 29 October, 2014 Physio room has it as a knee injury with no return date. I think as others have said, Long would play up top instead of Gallagher with Mane and Tadic either side of him. RE Pelle getting 3 yellows, I don't think he has got one since Arsenal in the cup. One of the others came in the cup vs Millwall (so he's due another tonight!) Do cup cards count towards the "5 and you miss a game" rule? very good post Beckenham cup cakes do not count.
Beckenham Saint Posted 29 October, 2014 Posted 29 October, 2014 very good post Beckenham cup cakes do not count. Explains how Pelle keeps his good shape, then!
croydonsaint Posted 29 October, 2014 Posted 29 October, 2014 If he loses more though it could be curtains for demodode?
Wiggles31 Posted 29 October, 2014 Posted 29 October, 2014 His dad died not so long ago. For a young lad that must be extremely difficult. Most decent dads are key to the development of young footballers and the ones who provide the encouragement etc.
Dark Munster Posted 29 October, 2014 Posted 29 October, 2014 very good post Beckenham cup cakes do not count. Red cup cakes do: http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/article/165/9539916/swansea-city-have-appealed-against-federico-fernandezs-red-card No wonder clubs don't take cups so seriously and often field weakened teams.
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