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Rather than using all the match threads, let's put injury crisis discussion in one location.
Current injuries and expected returns:
Brennan Camp (Shoulder) - 8-10 weeks
George Francomb (Groin) - ~1 week
Jordan Norville-Williams (Hamstring) - Unknown but can be anywhere from a few days to a few weeks
Callum Kennedy (???) - ???
Jimmy Muitt (Calf) - ~1 week
Seb Bowerman (Hamstring) - ~1 week
Bobby-Joe Taylor (Suspended) - 1 more match
Josh Taylor (Foot) - Unknown
Luke Moore (MCL) - 6-8 weeks
Aaron Kuhl (MCL) - 6-8 weeks
Jason Prior (Knee) - 1-2 weeks
Rhys Murphy (Groin) - 1-2 weeks
James McShane (ACL) - 2+ months
Which leaves just the 9 fit senior players currently...
Harrison Foulkes
Barry Fuller
Tony Craig
Dan Gallagher
Matt Briggs
Niall McManus
Dan Pybus
Charlie Carter
Alfie Rutherford
Fuller out as done his groin in training!!!!
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
A very interesting Friday update from Marc:
- Fuller now out with a groin injury
- Francomb, Bowerman and Muitt will return tomorrow
- Prior and Josh Taylor are 50/50
- New signing Josh Brooking from Chelsea will be involved
- Mason Myles from the academy will be on the bench (featured in a few pre-season games)
- Another exciting new signing to be announced next week
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
So now J Taylor is out for a while, not sure how serious
@gary-munnery Said he heard a crack according to Marc so might be a broken foot. Would be an absolutely massive blow if true.
So Theo Alexandrou is in the building.
Lets hope Mark gives him some game time, and a chance in the first team.
Others he has signed in the recent past, end up playing B team and then being released to a step 3-4 team after a 3-6 months.
@jacksonfairweather He doesn't join up with the squad until 5th Oct so we won't see him for a little while yet.
Side note, Neo Wooster, Mason Myles and Ollie Rawlins all involved with the academy today. Joel Brown and Zak Cahusac not involved.
@calvertskans A shame he cannot join earlier, as the injury crisis up top is severe right now.
Yes I see academy lads have been training with the first team. If this Theo lad is gravy then lets hope he gets given that chance to start games.
@calvertskans That’s a bummer. Just seen a few of the goals he’s scored for St Ives, some nice finishes
Anyone know who this is in the training video released today?
Yes, recognise him, he has played a LOT for Sutton Utd in recent seasons. Quite old now. Might be having a bit of a trial?
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
@dorking-eagle Yeah it's Rob Milsom. I assume he's either training with us for fitness or joined us on a short term deal to help with all the midfield injuries.
Updated injury timeframes:
Brennan Camp (Shoulder) - 3-4 months 🙁
Jordan Norville-Williams (Hamstring) - Unknown
Bobby-Joe Taylor (Suspended) - 1 more match
Josh Taylor (Foot) - Unknown
Aaron Kuhl (MCL) - 3-4 weeks
Luke Moore (MCL) - 4-6 weeks
Theo Alexandrou (Cup-tied) - 1 match
Jason Prior (Knee) - Unknown (1-2 weeks?)
James McShane (ACL) - Possibly 6-8 weeks?
@calvertskans Marc did mention Alfie is struggling with an injury, and didn't seem to be available for tomorrow?
Brennan Camp is such an unlucky one.
This feels so deja vu. Injury crisis, piecemeal team, playing Horsham in FA Cup Qualifying round.
@robh Marc's wording about Rutherford was that he had been playing through a hamstring injury so unclear if he meant he was unavailable for Saturday. You can see him in the training footage released this week though.
