Injury table and expected return....

[maffff]

P.S. It's pretty impressive we've managed to nick Saints' head of stength and conditioning. Won't have come cheap...

Indeed!

[TBM]

Drenthre and Williams didn't look injured when they were celebrating our 97th winner against Leeds

Yet it's claimed their injury came from that game.

[RoyalBlue]

The club seem to be a lot more secretive about injuries with Adkins now in charge. Even with Karacan they were very stingy with the information given.

It's quite clear that Adkins is behind this increased secrecy and everyone is acting under his instructions. He sounded very peed off when Dellor said that McCarthy had told him that he had a slight knee ligament strain. He said something along the lines of: 'We don't talk about those sort of things we just say that he has a knee injury of some sort'.

[Wycombe Royal]

Drenthre and Williams didn't look injured when they were celebrating our 97th winner against Leeds

Yet it's claimed their injury came from that game.

The extent of injuries don't always become apparent until a longer period of time after it is sustained. Drenthe got his injury in the first half and at one point signalled that he wanted to be substituted. However he carried for the rest of the match. The injury was an impact injury to the top of his foot so it could be that he broke a metatarsel bone......not sure if you could play on with that though.

[Ian Royal]

Drenthre and Williams didn't look injured when they were celebrating our 97th winner against Leeds

Yet it's claimed their injury came from that game.

The extent of injuries don't always become apparent until a longer period of time after it is sustained. Drenthe got his injury in the first half and at one point signalled that he wanted to be substituted. However he carried for the rest of the match. The injury was an impact injury to the top of his foot so it could be that he broke a metatarsel bone......not sure if you could play on with that though.

I've had an impact injury to the top of my foot. Came off straight away because I'm a pussy. Bit sore through the week, went to training on thursday, felt fine until i volleyed the ball and fell over with a scream of pain. I got told I had damaged the cartilage and should keep off it as much as possible for 6 weeks by a doctor. So I can see it as quite believable he played throu the to start with, especially with that pain numbing spray. And it's only become apparent afterwards what the knock is.

As has been said, better to let it heal than give injections. Especially with Obita doing ok, McAnuff back and HRK and McCleary performing well.

Same with Williams. When he's back we may see more three in the middle a d one up, but for now we're good with baird and two up.

[TheWhisper]

Did any of the players returning from injury take oart in the open training session yesterday?

[Royal Ginger]

I believe Sharp did. Don't know about the rest.

[dogzbollox]

Drenthre and Williams didn't look injured when they were celebrating our 97th winner against Leeds

Yet it's claimed their injury came from that celebration.

Edited for you...

[AirRaidSiren]

Did any of the players returning from injury take oart in the open training session yesterday?

Billy Sharp did take part.

[SPARTA]

Drenthre and Williams didn't look injured when they were celebrating our 97th winner against Leeds

Yet it's claimed their injury came from that game.

Were you there? Drenthe was waving to come off. He was kept on and seemed to be OK, but hasn't played since.

Both could make it back next week says Morrison, but neither trained yesterday.. I think next week is hopeful.

[BraisingsteakRoyal]

Yeah, but what about Kebe?

[Barry the bird boggler]

McCarthy and Sharp are expected to be involved on Saturday in some way or other. The others are all likely to have to retire....

[NewCorkSeth]

Bridge is a doubt apparently.

[Royal Ginger]

Drenthre and Williams didn't look injured when they were celebrating our 97th winner against Leeds

Yet it's claimed their injury came from that game.

Were you there? Drenthe was waving to come off. He was kept on and seemed to be OK, but hasn't played since.

Both could make it back next week says Morrison, but neither trained yesterday.. I think next week is hopeful.

I seem to remember his foot got stamped on, he went off for a bit and was hobbling for the rest of the game. I didn't see what happened to Williams though.

[NewCorkSeth]

I seem to remember his foot got stamped on, he went off for a bit and was hobbling for the rest of the game. I didn't see what happened to Williams though.

Adkins said it was a case of "welcome to the championship" when he spoke about the Drenthe and Williams injuries so with that as a clue I'm going to guess he pulled something..

[Sanguine]

Re Drenthe - the rumours on this thread are bollox, Drenthe is back in training, continuing to work hard on his fitness, and hopes to be back 'soon.'

Source: Royston Drenthe.

Seems a top, top bloke, very open, honest and level-headed.

[Barry the bird boggler]

Yes, both Drenthe and Williams are thought will be ok to be involved in some way for the QPR game next week.

So that'll just leave Karacan, Roberts and Leigertwood I think.

And perhaps Wayne Bridge as it seems he plays a game then misses one etc. do wish we had a proper left back to cover him.

[One8Seven1]

@TomProspect 42m
@charles_watts Any reason why the club are keeping quiet on Drenthe's return? Player now confirmed himself he's "back" and ready for Sat

[Royal Lady]

Re Drenthe - the rumours on this thread are bollox, Drenthe is back in training, continuing to work hard on his fitness, and hopes to be back 'soon.'

Source: Royston Drenthe.

Seems a top, top bloke, very open, honest and level-headed.

Exactly - I got rinsed on here for repeating what he said. He said he would be in the squad for the Wednesday game. So who was my spy to doubt him (and prob was at the same place you saw him )

[One8Seven1]

He's confirmed he's fit for Saturday now. No word from the club though, only Williams being fit again.