Helander injured again!

[Tannochsidebear 2,320]

Katic is a far better defender than Goldson in my opinion, makes far less mistakes, so I have big hopes for him to come back a bit more consistent and injury-free. Obviously Gio hasn't seen him play for us in person, so I would guess he will have to prove to Gio he is better than his other options. I think he can turn into a cracking CH.

[Gonzo79 13,752]

1 minute ago, Tannochsidebear said:

Katic is a far better defender than Goldson in my opinion, makes far less mistakes

That really is nonsense.  

 

Katic has a great desire but his positional sense is questionable and he has a tendency to rush in unnecessarily.  I'm not Goldson's biggest fan but he is a very solid defender.

[Malangsob 1,216]

24 minutes ago, Tannochsidebear said:

Katic is a far better defender than Goldson in my opinion,

[MacK1950 2,249]

6 hours ago, Gonzo79 said:

Katic has a great desire but his positional sense is questionable and he has a tendency to rush in unnecessarily.

Working under new coaches may benefit him in curtailing his rashness,and he is not injury prone with a series of injuries.

[Bill 13,717]

7 hours ago, Gonzo79 said:

That really is nonsense.  

 

Katic has a great desire but his positional sense is questionable and he has a tendency to rush in unnecessarily.  I'm not Goldson's biggest fan but he is a very solid defender.

Actually while Katic isn't going to displace Goldson any time soon, there is point that he may be a "better" bet than Helander, since a defender who is injured really isn't much good at all.

[compo 6,215]

Players sitting in the treatment room is of no use to man nor beast give them a stringent medical and if the diagnosis isn't good get rid of them .

 

[Gonzo79 13,752]

41 minutes ago, compo said:

if the diagnosis isn't good get rid of them

Buying out their contract would cost the same as keeping them around.  If no one wants to buy them, they'll be going nowhere.  

 

The most disappointing thing is, Helander, Jack and Roofe are three of our best players.  

Edited July 14, 2022 by Gonzo79

[Tannochsidebear 2,320]

10 hours ago, Gonzo79 said:

That really is nonsense.  

 

Katic has a great desire but his positional sense is questionable and he has a tendency to rush in unnecessarily.  I'm not Goldson's biggest fan but he is a very solid defender.

Saying Goldson is solid is nonsense. Must be 15 goals he cost us last season, including in the Europa final, OF games etc. 1 good season and the rest littered with regular mistakes. Katic has a lot to learn, but is much younger, cheaper, and with greater potential to improve and cut out the errors. Of course he may not kick on and improve but I hope he does. Just like I hope Goldson can recover the form of 20/21 when he certainly was much improved, only to revert to type last season.
 

Just my opinion, I appreciate it is not one shared by SG or a lot of my fellow bears, but that’s what these forums are for.

[Sutton_blows_goats 4,327]

9 hours ago, Gonzo79 said:

Buying out their contract would cost the same as keeping them around.  If no one wants to buy them, they'll be going nowhere.  

 

The most disappointing thing is, Helander, Jack and Roofe are three of our best players.  

This is true and a massive problem. All 3 played a big part in the 55 year and all 3 were posted missing for most of last season. 

 

Our recruitment this summer seems to have focused on players who play for full seasons more often than not (yes footballers get injured, but there is a difference between picking up one off injuries and the issues Roofe and Jack have with knees and calf. Helander just very unlucky)