Newcastle United (H) - Sat 16th March, 17:30 | FA Cup | Pre-Match Thread

[Middedon]

Groin strain, aparently.

I was just talking to my boss who was a college soccer/football player (we are in US) and he said this is super common after hamstring injuries. Might be common knowledge to others!

 

[Damanino]

hope a few more fake injuries just in time to avoid the international friendly games. likes of Foden, Stones, Walker etc no need for them to get injured for Southgate...
would make sense to try to players who are on the fence of being selected for the Euros to try to play them anyway.

 

[Penfold the Duke]

Aha so that's why he won't be playing, Pep's confined him to bed. Is that like being grounded? :-)

Naught step.

 

[Haaland94]

That’s what I thought so was surprised to see him in the England squad

BUT just checked NE media & seems his injury is not nearly as bad as they first thought & might be back in training soon

By the sounds of it, he might be available. Based on the tweet, I think he could be on the bench for them.

 

[If I die in the Kippax St]

Gordon is long term, apparently. They're looking at months out.

Well that’s confused everyone so why on earth would someone who is purportedly long term injured be called up to play next week? Have I missed something?

 

[CC1]

By the sounds of it, he might be available. Based on the tweet, I think he could be on the bench for them.

:-(. Shame. He’s a thug we could do without

 

[Gray]

:-(. Shame. He’s a thug we could do without

A Scouse thug to boot.

 

[Buckshaw Blue]

Well that’s confused everyone so why on earth would someone who is purportedly long term injured be called up to play next week? Have I missed something?

The injury wasn’t as bad as first feared so he’s in the England squad and in contention to play on Saturday.

 

[SCEtoAUX]

internal club disciplinary from Pep for sulking on live TV, dressed up as a small injury (plus gets him out of intl break)

I completely made that up. I have no evidence at all.

Have you ever considered a career in journalism?

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

With all these court officials, var, support and assistant what a load of waste of resources

Surprised Brooks got the rag/Dipper game.

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

Kyle Walker

Putting himself about a bit again!

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

Well that’s confused everyone so why on earth would someone who is purportedly long term injured be called up to play next week? Have I missed something?

Did I see Ederson had been called up by Brazil?

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

Is he injured or sulking?

Hairdresser’s appointment…?

 

[Bluekiwi]

Well that’s confused everyone so why on earth would someone who is purportedly long term injured be called up to play next week? Have I missed something?

No, Southgate just needs to read the papers to see who ihas been injured in the past couple of weeks.

 

[Bluekiwi]

Hopefully that's the truth and no fall out

Good to see the Belgium manager didn't call him up saying he needs to think not only of the player but the team he plays for.

 

[vmsuhail]

Good to see the Belgium manager didn't call him up saying he needs to think not only of the player but the team he plays for.

Their manager is no longer Roberto Martinez

 

[lionheart]

If Gordon starts on Saturday, his England call-up and recent injury may hopefully deter him from making any crunching tackles or fast runs.

 

[Asa's left peg]

internal club disciplinary from Pep for sulking on live TV, dressed up as a small injury (plus gets him out of intl break)

I completely made that up. I have no evidence at all.

You are Simon Stone and I claim my £5.

 

[supercity88]

Start strong, ensure our key players all pretend to get injured and miss the International break, win.

 

[Shirley]

Start strong, ensure our key players all pretend to get injured and miss the International break, win.

Unfortunately most players look forward to representing their country