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Raylor out for several months with a cruciate ligament injury.

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Darth Plagueis, Aug 31, 2012.

  1. Darth Plagueis

    Darth Plagueis Well-Known Member

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    SSN confirmed.

    ****!

    Just what we didn't need!
     
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  2. Albert's Chip Shop

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    Shiiiiiiittteeeee
     
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  3. Agent Bruce

    Agent Bruce Well-Known Member

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    Bad news indeed.
     
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  4. Darth Plagueis

    Darth Plagueis Well-Known Member

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    I don't care for his abilities as a fullback, even though he can be useful there in an emergency.

    But his crosses, set plays and goals come in handy.
     
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    Yes he is our best deadball specialist by a mile. Only Cabaye comes close with the freekicks in shooting positions.. We'll miss him since the effing board refuse to get any fullbacks in and we're going to see Simmo on our right until at least January
     
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  6. Albert's Chip Shop

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    In terms of Defensive cover we are looking as empty as a hermits address book.
     
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  7. Keith Fit

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    No, it's fine. We have Tavernier. And Bigi to take set pieces, just like the quality he served up against Atromitron....
     
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  8. Agent Bruce

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    I'm sure we'll get by somehow.
     
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  9. Santiago Munez

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    I just threw up in my mouth
     
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  10. abc CissesCurriedGoat abc

    abc CissesCurriedGoat abc Well-Known Member

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    :smiley-finger007:
     
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  11. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    Cruciate? More than a couple of months I'm afraid
     
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  12. Agent Bruce

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    A case of wait and see really.
     
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  13. Keith Fit

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    Cruciate = 7 months. Or the season, more or less. Maybe the club will "assess" the situation in January and see if 4 months of having a teenage backup for an almost out-of-contract right back was a good idea or not.
     
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  14. Agent Bruce

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    He can't come straight back into the team as soon as it's healed, it'll take him quite a while to build up his strength and get his fitness level back up.
     
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