McCullough out for the season

[Chris Black come back]

Oh dear.

[The Red Baron]

I'm guessing ACL. Probably similar to Taylor Sinclair.

[Chris Black come back]

V bad for him. V bad for Rovers. Need to shape both midfield and defence now.

[Copps is Magic]

ATS is up and about walking, what injury lasts 10 months?

[The Red Baron]

Probably means our loan targets will change again. Defender and holding midfielder probably higher priority than a striker now.

[Chris Black come back]

ATS is up and about walking, what injury lasts 10 months?

He got through entire last season without moving so good to hear he is now walking.

[IDM]

b*llocks...

[The Red Baron]

ATS is up and about walking, what injury lasts 10 months?

You can walk about with a torn ACL and do non-weight bearing stuff but you can't do anything that involves twisting and turning until it's fully healed and you've built up the muscles.

ATS was injured in May and we're looking at him coming back in about Feb if all goes well. That will be about the same timescales as Luke.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/mobileart-emh.asp?articlekey=150704&page=8

[Dare to dream!]

Awful news, this was his season

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Terrible for him. Big loss.

[Tom-RTID]

Unbelievable, massive blow 

[Wade Falana]

Whats Paul Green doing....oh b*llocks

[Tom-RTID]

He had such an important role sitting in front of the defence, needs replacing. Got no-one else like him currently, bar Keegan but doubt he could stay fit and injury free for a season

[IDM]

If this doesn't force Fergie's hand in the transfer market, nowt will.

At least we know we must sign a player either on a season long loan, or a 1 year permanent contract - none of this sing a player for a year where the injury may be fixed sooner!

[DearneValleyRover]

I'd say we are in need of 3 players to cover injuries, Right back: only have Lund, Centre Half, only have Butler as Wright doesn't seem able to complete a game, Defensive midfield, Keegan and Middleton? both injured add to that the need for a pacey striker.

[IDM]

2 Defs plus a MF, at least.  We have just signed the young lad as a striker, so Luke's position is a priority IMHO.

[Mike_F]

Oh shit. That's a big, big blow already.

As above, this was his season to step up and become a man, cementing his place with that holding midfield role.

Anyone got a number for Mark Wilson's agent?

[Danmckay456]

It's imperative we get off to a good start this season we need players in ASAP , the manager needs to get off to a good start

[Move DRFC]

We desperately need a defensive midfielder in. Keegan is always injured and past it, Middleton i still don't think is good enough yet.

[bobjimwilly]

Anyone got a number for Mark Wilson's agent?

Is Mark Wilson's agent any good in Midfield?

[Alan Southstand]

Terrible for the lad and Club.

As I've said elsewhere - unprecedented. Unbelievable injuries. Whatever plans DF had, he may as well start again.

[MrFrost]

If this doesn't force Fergie's hand in the transfer market, nowt will.

At least we know we must sign a player either on a season long loan, or a 1 year permanent contract - none of this sing a player for a year where the injury may be fixed sooner!

Could have said that last season when we needed defenders

[Bristol Red Rover]

He had such an important role sitting in front of the defence, needs replacing. Got no-one else like him currently, bar Keegan but doubt he could stay fit and injury free for a season

Disaster 

What we need in the whole first 11 is a bunch of players that progressively bond through the season. Arguably this position is even more key in that way. A series of loans won't work, but neither will a panic buy. Fingers crossed that Fergie pulls an ace from the pack on this one.

[bobbymax]

Disaster of epic proportions as Luke would have been a key player for us this season in that holding role. Really tough on the lad after what must have been a great experience in France over the summer - let's hope he comes back stronger.

[the vicar]

ATS is up and about walking, what injury lasts 10 months?

You can walk about with a torn ACL and do non-weight bearing stuff but you can't do anything that involves twisting and turning until it's fully healed and you've built up the muscles.

ATS was injured in May and we're looking at him coming back in about Feb if all goes well. That will be about the same timescales as Luke.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/mobileart-emh.asp?articlekey=150704&page=8

don't you mean worst luck

[RedJ]

He had such an important role sitting in front of the defence, needs replacing. Got no-one else like him currently, bar Keegan but doubt he could stay fit and injury free for a season

Disaster 

What we need in the whole first 11 is a bunch of players that progressively bond through the season. Arguably this position is even more key in that way. A series of loans won't work, but neither will a panic buy.

Suppose the new loan rules kind of dilute this effect though to be fair.

[steve@dcfd]

So now is the time to bring in the player " supposedly " DF as been tracking. If he can do the job we need him now.
This was Luke's season it's why we did not bring in Paul Green or the "supposedly" Loanee midfield player.
It's tough on Luke. Unless " Copps can weave his magic or wipe them down with a wet flannel" then Keegan or Middleton, fit or not, are not the answer to improve our midfield.

[DonnyOsmond]

So now is the time to bring in the player " supposedly " DF as been tracking. If he can do the job we need him now.
This was Luke's season it's why we did not bring in Paul Green or the "supposedly" Loanee midfield player.
It's tough on Luke. Unless " Copps can weave his magic or wipe them down with a wet flannel" then Keegan or Middleton, fit or not, are not the answer to improve our midfield.

"Allegedly"

[Copps is Magic]

So now is the time to bring in the player " supposedly " DF as been tracking. If he can do the job we need him now.
This was Luke's season it's why we did not bring in Paul Green or the "supposedly" Loanee midfield player.
It's tough on Luke. Unless " Copps can weave his magic or wipe them down with a wet flannel" then Keegan or Middleton, fit or not, are not the answer to improve our midfield.

Come now Steve.

You do know I was referring to Rowe when I said best player in the league, right?

Anyway, I would suggest we need a new CM now. We just don't look as strong with Middleton in that position I'm afraid, as much as I want the lad to succeed.

[Wild Rover]

Not many available, unless you count the "Osbourne" brothers, Isacc and Isiah, neither of which seem to fill me with anticipation. Maybe DF has someone in mind , hope so.