Anyone know for sure whats really going on with their injuries? As far as I can see, nothing official has been said about them by the club for almost a month now. Find it a bit odd that Jaidi hasn't been spotted since that Jamel transfer fell through. As a fellow Tunisian, did he have a vested interest in it? Barnard was last spotted on Saintsplayer jogging about 3 weeks ago in training. I know some fans have seen him at games since, but an update might be useful for fans. If anyone is going along to the open training session today, perhaps something to look out for or to ask around about please.
Shouldn't envisage any connection between Jaidi and Jemel, other than they are both Tunisians. We're doing well without them at the moment, but come a few other injuries we will need them as back up. Bit worried about Barnard because he looked on the verge of coming back weeks ago and yet not even fit enough for bench. Luckily, we haven't had to risk injured players. Hope they are back with us soon.
Not sure about either but the your'e Jaidi issue has crossed my mind more than once this summer. There was an article on the newsnow pages that Barney was a potential loan for Charlton but as we haven't signed another striker who knows!
Can't see us loaning out Barnard. People forget how good he was for us last season. If he'd been fit and had a good start to season, he might be the one keeping Connolly out. We're not so rich in strikers that we'd loan him out.
I totally agree Fran, and he has just signed a new deal. However that was what was put up yesterday. Still we always get dross in football, just deadline day it's 10 fold!!
I saw Jaidi in Waitrose last week and he didn't look very injured to me! Maybe he's just unfit. As for Barney, maybe he's still unfit or just can't get on the bench because we only have 5 subs? However, you'd have thought he'd have been on the bench for the Swindon game then.
I agree CBK, it's seems a tad odd, and I would like to know where they are in fitness terms. Now Jos has come in then there is no rush for Jaidi, but I would like to see Barnyard back as soon as possible and see what he is like in the champ! Ps - RorSFC, did you see what the Jedi was buying?! I want to know what one must eat to become a beast like him!!
Not sure about Barny, but have a feeling Jaidi picked up a knock in the Yeovil friendly. Not surprising because they were unnecessarily physical in that game, first 5 mins were taken up by Harding getting treatment after getting floored!
That sounds right to me mate, must have aggravated it again. Was he ever fit towards the end of the season but did Connolly playing well keep him out?! I just can't remember, I know it's not a long time ago but I can't remember for the life of me. The worrying thing is i'm not all that old but I have a worse memory than my 97yr old grandmother!!
We were so lucky to have Connelly waiting in the wings when Barney got injured. Took his chance with both feet and will now be hard to displace. I said preseason this would be his year and, so far, have seen nothing to change my mind.
Well here's to a speedy recovery for the Barnyard and Jedi too for that matter. I'm sure once fit he will be good for a place on the bench at least. As Fran says, Connors will be hard to displace so for the time being Barny will have to be patient, but a good player to come on and bag a goal if need be. I know De Ridder can play up front if needed, but I really do like having an out and out Forward on the bench!
