tom27111 Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 I'm absolutely gutted about this. Not just for the outlook of the team, but for Little Wes himself and his development. He's been pretty active on social media, posting pictures and re-tweeting things from the club. Devastated for him. Was destined to be a big season for him. He showed how good he is and wanted to build on it. We desperately need another CB, this forces our hand. But who? Do we, could we, make a big wage offer to Boetang for a year? Would he join? Best option in my opinion, even if it is optimistic. Anyone else is going to cost £20m+ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post The whole world smiles Posted 4 August 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 4 August 2021 3 minutes ago, Nod.E said: You haven't played football, have you? Played Sundays and some Saturdays for 20 odd years. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dan_fox Posted 4 August 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 4 August 2021 2 minutes ago, lcfcnsk said: Hope he’s got his charger with him 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 2 minutes ago, StanSP said: It doesn't have to be the worst tackle ever seen to make it as bad as people have made out. People are emotional. Of course. There appeared to be some element of malice in it. Proving it yeah can be difficult. But watching it, flying in like that in a friendly game doesn't favour Nino. It's callous, fierce and totally unwarranted to be that physical or aggressive. He was just reeling from the very minor tackle he feigned injury for and went in way too hard. Overcompensated in return for the previous challenge Fofana put on him. One in which he embarrassingly rolled around about and therein lies some of the emotion caused because of that, and then what he went on to do. Also, him making that split second decision clearly shows his decision-making isn't that strong. Perhaps only being 20 is a factor in that but nevertheless, there's absolutely no excuse for him to make such a challenge. What's worse is that he'll no doubt get to play in next week's Super Cup game and onwards in to the season while Wes probably won't play another minute until this time next year. Saved me typing out pretty much exactly the same. Of course we've all seen worse tackles, so what? It's the sort of challenge you would only make if you're a) monumentally ****ing stupid and have no idea how to control yourself on a football pitch, in which case you've got no real business being on one or b) attempting to hurt your opponent. I don't imagine for a minute he thought "right, I'm going to break his leg" but given the context he has very obviously gone in to do at least some damage to him. Hope he's proud of himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 4 August 2021 Author Share Posted 4 August 2021 I know he's probably high on whatever but to see him smiling even in hospital, even with a fibula fracture, is weirdly a nice way to end the night. He's such a positive fun guy to have at the club. Feel like I can go sleep now after seeing that infectious smile. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaphamFox Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 4 minutes ago, lcfcnsk said: If it’s *just* the fibula, that would be a good outcome in the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom27111 Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 Just now, ClaphamFox said: If it’s *just* the fibula, that would be a good outcome in the circumstances. Where's @Parafox? I need to know more Can you have 6 weeks in plaster, do 4 weeks of training and be back? We were desperate for 3 points tonight, but not at this cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboFox Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 (edited) I used to feel a bit sorry for Emery and the weird jibes about his accent. Seemed like a nice enough guy. Now he can get fvcked. I hope some day he ends up in purgatory where some obnoxious Arsenal supporter is shouting “GOOD EBENING” right into his face for eternity. Edited 4 August 2021 by RoboFox 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 Fibula fracture might be (slightly) good news It was definitely a red card - the leniency referees give in friendly matches needs looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom27111 Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 30 minutes ago, StanSP said: Anyone else still thinking this is some kind of nightmare and we'll all be waking up from it and all will be fine in the morning ? We can tell you got married recently 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Fox Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 1 minute ago, RoboFox said: I used to feel a bit sorry for Emery and the weird jibes about his accent. Seemed like a nice enough guy. Now he can get fvcked. I hope some day he ends up in purgatory where some obnoxious cvnt is shouting “GOOD EBENING” right into his face for eternity. He’ll just think they’re telling him to have a good evening though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUHILL Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 1 minute ago, bart said: Fibula fracture might be (slightly) good news It was definitely a red card - the leniency referees give in friendly matches needs looking at. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCCHRIS Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 (edited) Was it Wes who previously tackled him before he cried like a baby and got jeered by us fans? Because if it was (really can't remember), then it all but confirms the malicious intent. He was schooled and decided to 'get his own back' on the player. Regardless I've rarely seem a team (Europa winners as well !!!) go down so much faking injury in a fuching pre season friendly. Edited 4 August 2021 by LCFCCHRIS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 1 minute ago, LCFCCHRIS said: Was it Wes who previously tackled him before he cried like a baby and got jeered by us fans? Because if it was (really can't remember), then it all but confirms the malicious intent. He was schooled and decided to 'get his own back' on the player. Regardless I've rarely seem a team (Europa winners as well !!!) Go down so much faking injury in a fuching pre season friendly. Yeah this tackle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUHILL Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 Fofana was sensational before that challenge too. What a player he is and will be long-term. Can't wait to have him back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechey Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 (edited) Fibula fracture bone healing time seems to be somewhere between 6 weeks and 3 months. I'd take either of those. Edited 4 August 2021 by Beechey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turlo Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 1 minute ago, LCFCCHRIS said: Was it Wes who previously tackled him before he cried like a baby and got jeered by us fans? Because if it was (really can't remember), then it all but confirms the malicious intent. He was schooled and decided to 'get his own back' on the player. Regardless I've rarely seem a team (Europa winners as well !!!) Go down so much faking injury in a fuching pre season friendly. yes it was Wes who caught him just before. 100% revenge tackle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 24 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said: I actually half agree with this, it was a bad tackle probably a red card by today's standards due to the studs showing. But it wasn't the worst tackle I've ever seen no where near I was at the game and missed it in real time and after reading about it on foxestalk I was expecting a lot worse. Bertrands on Perez in the 9 nil was comfortably worse, vardy did one for England too that was worse I think it was against Spain. People are just very emotional due to the nature of the injury and how big a player big Wesley is for us. I've seen a lot of people talk about malicious, that's something thats impossible to prove. Only the villareal player will know his own mind. But footballers make split second pressurised decions in the heat of moment. I've no doubt he saw a chance to stick a hard tackle on someone he's having a good battle with but I highly doubt many pros go in to a tackle like that hoping to injure a fellow professional, I mean that's psychotic, criminal behaviour. But either way get well soon wes, up the city. ....I played for a local team at not a very high standard, and the talk in the dressing room, prior to the game, was all about revenge regarding a previous encounter with the same opponents the season before!!! This was not revenge in respect of winning the game, this was planning to deliberately injure another player, and it being endorsed by the whole team. I wondered what i had got into with these people and it was a real eye opener. The weird thing was, that a lot of these players were great to get on with and you would not have believed the malice they took into games, if you had met them away from that environment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molson Canadian Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 Fibula Fracture still having scans and tests done to know the full extent of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post peach0000 Posted 4 August 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 4 August 2021 6 minutes ago, bart said: Fibula fracture might be (slightly) good news It was definitely a red card - the leniency referees give in friendly matches needs looking at. I get leniency when it comes to pull backs, breaking counters etc. Even substitutions instead of red cards for denying goal scoring opportunities etc. However when it comes to forceful, miss timed or dangerous challenges there should be no leniency. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCCHRIS Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 2 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Yeah this tackle Don't know how much pain he was actually in but it couldn't have been as bad as he's made it look considering he was up and about shortly after without any injury. I actually felt sorry for him when he stayed down thinking we had jumped the gun on taking the piss and be might actually be injured. Instantly turned to disgust after the tackle on Wes, who we all knew was really hurt as soon as he went down... Anyway yeah, cynical challenge by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraunstoneFox23 Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 It also wrecked the crowd atmosphere. No one cared about their stupid goals or the result from that point. Well done mate you’ve just ruined our best defender and pissed all over (for many) our first time back watching our team for 18 months. Pathetic filthy vermin. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble92 Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 I find it strange anyone is even trying to defend that. The intent could not be more evident. Whether or not it might have been a worse challenge than others in years gone by is so irrelevant. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta2014 Posted 4 August 2021 Share Posted 4 August 2021 If he’s come out of that with just fibula break that’s not too bad. I fear theres more diagnosis coming though from the images/stills of the tackle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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