MikeO Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Been released from the ROI squad due to picking up a knock to his knee. Surprise, surprise. Good grief . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 its boring now. footballers are like china dolls lately. i think half tge injuries are in their head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Jesus Christ. I can't believe how many injuries certain players get. They are trained athletes who have conditioning coaches etc but they get injured constantly. Were there this many injuries to players in the 60's, 70's, 80's? Or is it a new trend in football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 its boring now. footballers are like china dolls lately. i think half tge injuries are in their head. That's what I was thinking, it's ridiculous there are more ferocious contact sports who don't half have the injuries footballers get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 It's because when a footballer gets hit, they get hit by the strongest muscle in the body. It is a very dangerous sport and injuries are inevitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 its boring now. footballers are like china dolls lately. i think half tge injuries are in their head. With Gibson I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case tbh. Obviously not when he did his cruciate but the numerous times he's been out with "knocks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 It's because when a footballer gets hit, they get hit by the strongest muscle in the body. It is a very dangerous sport and injuries are inevitable. Understandable yes, but it makes you think that when you played when you were younger, how many serious muscle injuries you played through. I played for ten years and didn't miss a game. Fully respect this was only amateur level but it seems the only time you seen the hospital was if your leg was hanging off or something was broken. If the average footballing career was 30-40 years then I'd agree with all of this, but it makes me question that if some of these players played through some minor injuries, would they still get the 15-20 year career. I'd think so. Or in Gibson's case, 6 month career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I wonder how many games would be missed if paid by appearance. Matt, markjazzbassist, Toffee_in_LA and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Sometimes it leaves you questioning their motivation. Stupid money for doing fuck all. It's frustrating that players get laid up with 'a knock'. Imagine if we had that luxury of skiving off work with 'a knock'? The country would be a right mess. Hence why non football followers despise the modern footballer. Bailey and Toffee_in_LA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Good point Brett and true enough I wander If they toughed it through more of the minor Injuries, would that strengthen them up and give them more of an edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I wonder how many games would be missed if paid by appearance. great point haf. a lot of contacts in US sports are this way. if an injury ridden player gets a contract it's usually minimal guarnteed money and all incentive based. that way the team doesn't get screwed. it usually works really well for the player because it motivates them to play more which increase the liklihood of a bigger deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Devils advocate here. He withdrew from internationals last time with a knock to the knee... Maybe it's just an excuse discussed between player and club or like mentioned before he's being very careful with that knee after a long absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/everton/transfer-talk/news/martinez-rules-out-phenomenal-gibson-exit_198589.html Good player, but if we could find someone stupid enough to pay us a couple of million for a crock I'd take it. Edited January 13, 2015 by Romey 1878 Sideliner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethinO Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/everton/transfer-talk/news/martinez-rules-out-phenomenal-gibson-exit_198589.html Good player, but if we could find someone stupid enough to pay us a couple of million for a crock I'd take it. Agree he's a good player when fit but he never seems to be fit. Where is he now for example? I know he's injured but is it a long term one? We haven't really had much information about it. He last played against Sunderland in November I believe. He's missed a lot of games again due to injury. Edited January 13, 2015 by Geth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Agree with Geth and Romey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 The injuries are bad but I still think he's our best midfielder in terms of vision & distribution. "Darron is a phenomenal midfielder. The attributes he brings into the squad, I don't think anyone else has them. For once I agree with a Martinez statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 The injuries are bad but I still think he's our best midfielder in terms of vision & distribution. "Darron is a phenomenal midfielder. The attributes he brings into the squad, I don't think anyone else has them. For once I agree with a Martinez statement I agree, no one does injuries quite like Darron. He's the best passer of the ball and that is about it. Tackling - thats besic or mccarthy. Workrate thats mccarthy or Naismith. Goals thats Rom or Nais, skill is mirallas or Barkley. Matt and Toffee_in_LA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I agree, no one does injuries quite like Darron. He's the best passer of the ball and that is about it. Tackling - thats besic or mccarthy. Workrate thats mccarthy or Naismith. Goals thats Rom or Nais, skill is mirallas or Barkley. Alcaraz? Pienaar? Kone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Alcaraz? Pienaar? Kone? He's averaged 12 games a year in his 3 years here - not through 1 injury but for various injuries. He's played 4 games in 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 The injuries are bad but I still think he's our best midfielder in terms of vision & distribution. "Darron is a phenomenal midfielder. The attributes he brings into the squad, I don't think anyone else has them. For once I agree with a Martinez statement Barry is better. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 He's averaged 12 games a year in his 3 years here - not through 1 injury but for various injuries. He's played 4 games in 2 years. I was emphasizing your point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Really disappointed in what has become of Gibson. Looked a terrific signing in 11/12 and had a great 12/13 when fit (Our best midfielder that year). But nonstop injuries + one long layoff, as well as his competition for a place now being people like Besic, Barry, and McCarthy rather than Phil Neville, his career has stalled here. Shame, because he has all the tools of a solid midfielder, but I have to think his time here is limited bar an Alan Hutton like career revival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Class player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Glass player Bit harsh but I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideliner Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Lots of potential but very limited productivity = liability = bad for business - sell or give away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Says Hi. Best CM we have. He can actually play football in a way that wins games. Going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Says Hi. Best CM we have. He can actually play football in a way that wins games. Going forward. I don't think his ability has ever been questioned; it's his fitness. Hopefully, he's back for good. He showed today what he can do. Toffee_in_LA, Romey 1878 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I don't think his ability has ever been questioned; it's his fitness. Hopefully, he's back for good. He showed today what he can do. Agreed if he can get healthy he's the barry replacement without a doubt. Toffee_in_LA and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Gibson is a top player - if and when he stays fit. The problem is we need continuity. He can pass a ball better than anyone in the team - Barkley can pass but suffers consistency. I actually think Gibson will be a good influence on Ross. The issue we have is too many sideways passes without any actual width in the side. Sibdane, Romey 1878, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/exclusive-everton-fc-midfielder-darron-8710732 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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