Cairney body language

[MaidstoneMark69]

Did anyone else notice Cairneys body language yesterday? Especially in the second half? It seems he's had a knee injury and based on his performance, it looks to me like it's still there, it didn't look like he could do the things he normally does. Kept getting caught with the ball and didn't seem to have his usual accuracy of pass. As i was watching, i felt more and more that here's a player who's not being honest with himself because he can't bear the consequences of admitting that his knee is still not right (i.e. operation and long rehab). To be honest neither can i!! 1500.gif

[Chutney]

I think he needs a run of games, had Kamara squared to ball to him saturday and again against Norwich he'd be on two goals already.

[hovewhite]

Its plain to everyone hes not match fit and he needs to play tomorrow.

[westcliff white]

I personally wouldnt play TC otmorrow and rest him till after the International break. NIggling knee injuries can linger even after surgery, he needs ot ensure he is 100% fit before getting match fir or he wont be able to perform to the level he or the team wants / needs.

Same for Stef if he is carrying a knock, for me to play any plyer that isnt 100% fit (forget match fit) is a risk not worht taking. Ease them back of the bench

[Marcel_Gecov]

He definitely needs 45 minutes tomorrow (if he isn't match fit) if he's still injured I wouldn't play him until after internationals. We also need to play Ojo, Madl (if fit and staying) Fonte/ Kamara, Cisse and Norwood + youngsters.

[westcliff white]

TC 45 minutes against a physical team with a slightly poor knee and needing fitness, as I say not for me, I owuld rest him till after the break personally.

[Marcel_Gecov]

TC 45 minutes against a physical team with a slightly poor knee and needing fitness, as I say not for me, I owuld rest him till after the break personally.

You have a point :)

Who ever is penciled in for him on Saturday then needs to start tomorrow as well to ensure they have the minutes.

[FulhamStu]

His interview on the offal is worth looking at.  Cairney said he has not had a pre season and is not match fit.  Said he KMac and StefJo did not play together in pre season.  Said he can have a weeks training working towards fuller fitness.  Does not sound like he is now injured just not match fit.  These things make a big difference.

[westcliff white]

His interview on the offal is worth looking at.  Cairney said he has not had a pre season and is not match fit.  Said he KMac and StefJo did not play together in pre season.  Said he can have a weeks training working towards fuller fitness.  Does not sound like he is now injured just not match fit.  These things make a big difference.

they can yes, I didnt relaise they had not played together even for a little in pre season. However, I still wouldnt risk him against Bristol Rovers and if we dont tneed to use him aganst ipswich let him get his full fitness up and play 45 in a reserve game.

[FulhamStu]

His interview on the offal is worth looking at.  Cairney said he has not had a pre season and is not match fit.  Said he KMac and StefJo did not play together in pre season.  Said he can have a weeks training working towards fuller fitness.  Does not sound like he is now injured just not match fit.  These things make a big difference.

they can yes, I didnt relaise they had not played together even for a little in pre season. However, I still wouldnt risk him against Bristol Rovers and if we dont tneed to use him aganst ipswich let him get his full fitness up and play 45 in a reserve game.

Agreed.

[aaronmcguigan]

Pointless talking about resting or playing TC. He'll be off with Scotland so regardless he'll still be knackered when he returns.

[FulhamStu]

Pointless talking about resting or playing TC. He'll be off with Scotland so regardless he'll still be knackered when he returns.

He may be on the bench but unlikely to play, certainly not 90 mins

[Andy S]

Give him half a game as sub. That will help his recovery

[Jonaldiniho 88]

We haven't won a game and he hasn't found his top level. I'm glad he isn't skipping about gleefully. I really hope he is not injured and can find full fitness soon. In fairness maybe skipping could help that.

[love4ffc]

Agree with Westcliff White, don't play Cairney tomorrow.  Let him rest and hopefully after the international break he can start a new.  That is if his international duties don't set him back. 

[Count Flapula]

His interview on the offal is worth looking at.  Cairney said he has not had a pre season and is not match fit.  Said he KMac and StefJo did not play together in pre season.  Said he can have a weeks training working towards fuller fitness.  Does not sound like he is now injured just not match fit.  These things make a big difference.

they can yes, I didnt relaise they had not played together even for a little in pre season. However, I still wouldnt risk him against Bristol Rovers and if we dont tneed to use him aganst ipswich let him get his full fitness up and play 45 in a reserve game.

If - as he explicitly states - he is fit but not match fit then match minutes are exactly what he needs. In this context, the more he plays, the quicker he will be up to speed - which is undeniably vital for us as a team. Same for Kmac.

Normally i'm all for bringing in some youngsters in the cup (Edun / Sess #2 / O'Riley et al) but if match fitness is what's needed for Cairney / Kmac then i'd rather they sharpened their pencils so to speak in games like this which will be competitive but not dropping more points if we lose.

[rweller86]

Looking at SJ's comments, Cairney will not be playing tonight as he has not been with the squad but pushing to have him play at Ipswich. He'll then have the international break to aid more recovery.

[Marcel_Gecov]

Looking at SJ's comments, Cairney will not be playing tonight as he has not been with the squad but pushing to have him play at Ipswich. He'll then have the international break to aid more recovery.

To me it also kills this Cairney to Newcastle talk. He says he built the team around Cairney. We wont sell him that close to the summer transfer window ending and risk having to rejig the team.

[rweller86]

Looking at SJ's comments, Cairney will not be playing tonight as he has not been with the squad but pushing to have him play at Ipswich. He'll then have the international break to aid more recovery.

To me, it also kills this Cairney to Newcastle talk. He says he built the team around Cairney. We won't sell him that close to the summer transfer window ending and risk having to rejig the team.

Agree. Unless we are offered silly money, as with Sess too, it's not happening.

[westcliff white]

Looking at SJ's comments, Cairney will not be playing tonight as he has not been with the squad but pushing to have him play at Ipswich. He'll then have the international break to aid more recovery.

DOn't scotland have games then? not sure he will get much recovery time if they do