2026/27 Ins & Outs Discussion

[joewarkfanclub]

1 hour ago, Stuwell2 said:

I think Thor and possibly Stam are finished with us. I know it was said they were training themselves as not ready to train with the squad but I feel that there’s possibility more to it than that. 

On what basis?

They were both reported to have muscle injuries.

If they are back training, they are maybe ok for light running, but not contact training with the squad?

I think most of us expect Stama to return to Australia at some point, but its surely too early to be calling time on Eythor.

[weeyin]

Eythor would seem to fit into the style Alfred likes to play, with lots of crosses into the box. 
 

I’m happy to see him get a chance when he’s fit. If it doesn’t work then we can look for our plan B in January. 

[Stuwell2]

2 minutes ago, joewarkfanclub said:

On what basis?

They were both reported to have muscle injuries.

If they are back training, they are maybe ok for light running, but not contact training with the squad?

I think most of us expect Stama to return to Australia at some point, but it’s surely too early to be calling time on Eythor.

No basis at all, perhaps you’re right but I just have a feeling that training themselves apart from the squad reeks of players not wanted or trusted by the management for some reason.
Seen it happen at other clubs before. 

[AllyMax]

1 hour ago, Stuwell2 said:

I think Thor and possibly Stam are finished with us. I know it was said they were training themselves as not ready to train with the squad but I feel that there’s possibility more to it than that. 

I'd like to see Thor get a chance in a team that actually crosses the ball, because we didn't last year, but I don't hold out much hope for him.

[weeyin]

1 minute ago, Stuwell2 said:

No basis at all, perhaps you’re right but I just have a feeling that training themselves apart from the squad reeks of players not wanted or trusted by the management for some reason.
Seen it happen at other clubs before. 

That’s usually disciplinary issues. 
 

In this case it sounds more like specialized rehab. 

[Stuwell2]

2 minutes ago, weeyin said:

That’s usually disciplinary issues. 
 

In this case it sounds more like specialized rehab. 

Hopefully you’re right and I’m seeing something that’s not there but I’ve never heard us talk of us train others this way when recovering. 

[weeyin]

1 minute ago, Stuwell2 said:

Hopefully you’re right and I’m seeing something that’s not there but I’ve never heard us talk of us train others this way when recovering. 

It’s not something I have ever heard of us do before. 
 

I suppose it could happen, but just doesn’t seem our style.