Off at half time, hopefully not injured........
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Off at half time, hopefully not injured........
i can only assume hes injured.. i heard he was playing well and got the assist for the fulham goal.
The guys made of glass!Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
The only thing is that after Lawrence's shift the other other day it's not the end of the world.
fook! hopefully not too serious.
knock on his achilles according to Sky Sports
Hope its a kick and he hasnt torn something. I have an achilles problem at the moment and its taking ages to clear up. Time to get out the rosary beadsQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
hmmm, according to the text commentary on Fulham's site, it was a tactical substitution: http://www.fulhamfc.com/MatchAndTeam...rpoolHome.aspx
Possibly grasping at straws here, no way Duff was going to be taken off unless he had to come off with the form he's in at the moment.Quote:
Fulham substitution: Damien Duff replaced by Erik Nevland (tactical).
Tactical genius if true.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Hodgson has just said on SSN that the change was forced upon them due to injury. Considering Duffs form of late I really hope this will not keep him out of the play off.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Just reported on Today FM that Duff is in no danger of missing the play offs
Yet! what about next weekend!
We can never relax Paul
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Originally Posted by joe_denilson
Was listening to the matched being talked about on the radio, and talk regarding tactical genius revolved around the 'tactical ungenius' of Benetiz taking Torres off 15 minutes later.
The comment on Sky Sports is "Half-time exit due to injury".
So which was it injury or not?
it was injury but doesnt sound serious oneQuote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
Well thats good I suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
I guess the best we can hope for with him is that when he gets hurt every other week, its not too serious...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ls/8336700.stm
This article is a little worrying then. It's an ongoing thing, so if we can get him through the playoffs and then he can miss a while and come back in time for the World Cup.
when we have players with that sort of attitude we are always in with a chance of qualifyingQuote:
"It is very hard stopping Damien playing for the Republic of Ireland. You have to lock him in a cage," added the Fulham boss.
From RTE:
Hmmm... I think they mean former Finland manager...Quote:
Damien Duff is likely to be fit for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off with France according to the winger's club boss Roy Hodgson.
Fulham manager Hodgson revealed on Saturday that Duff was substituted at half-time in their win over Liverpool because of a troublesome Achilles injury.
Hodgson is quoted on the BBC Sport website saying: 'It is very hard stopping Damien playing for the Republic of Ireland. You have to lock him in a cage.
'It is an injury he has struggling with for a while, it stems from his Achilles although it's a little bit more complicated than that.
The Finn confirmed that Duff will play no part in the Europa League game with Roma on Thursday, but that he may be fit for Premier League action next weekend and that if 'he's fit for next Sunday then there's no reason why he shouldn't play for the Republic.'
If hes not fit for next Sunday does that mean he wont be available for us....ermmm I think I could be a sports journalist.
Perhaps matti vanhanen gave him citizenship:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by brine3
Given Hodgson's CV and affinity with the international scene it's hard to see him playing silly buggers over Duff's availability.
The rules on this have changed over the years (it was a practice more than a rule anyway). Even if a player does not play the preceding club game the FAI would have every right to bring the player over to Dublin and assess his fitness. It probably wouldn't make the club manager too happy but there is very little he could do about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Junior
If Duff isn't fit then Andy Reid MUST be called up!
Ok then.
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Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Yes, I was just playing silly buggers. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if a story was made on twisting Hodgsons words a little.Quote:
Originally Posted by EastTerracer
Hodgson is a great manager and man. No question that he would not be standing in Duffs way.
Is there a need to turn every thread into another Andy Reid discussion forum? The arguments are well known and the Andy Reid thread is comprehensive enough as it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by rambler14
Not playing on Saturday for Fulham. Hodgson just said he is still injured. Very bad news.
It's not a discussion, until there's a second post on the topic. Well done...you turned it into a discussion.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperDave
To be honeset at this stage with Duff I'd take my chances with this injury healing up in a week than a supposedly fit Duff playing the next two games for Fulham and expecting him not to pick up a knock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
Where did you get this from? Here's what RH says on the Fulham website:Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
“There’s not much chance of Andy Johnson and Danny Murphy being fit for the weekend game," revealed Hodgson. "We’re hoping Damien Duff will be available for the game on Sunday.
That's dated 4/11
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Originally Posted by Jicked
Totally. This could end up being GOOD news. Right now he has 9 more days to heal/not get injured.
I would actually go as far as to say he should not walk down any stairs, eat fish or copulate, or stare any buffalo he comes across in the eye as this makes them aggressive and prone to charging.
It should be a forgone conclusion that not playing, practicing with, watching practice (the odd ball floating into the stands could hit him in the head if he is not paying attention), or eating with the lads (the odd piece of silverware could become dislodged from someones hand and fly into his sternum) for Fulham would be a good thing for us and him....
He just needs to somehow make it to next saturday and although I am concerned his flight to Dublin could pose problems (the odd plane crash could easily cause a broken ankle) I am happy I dont have to worry about him tearing his ACL/MCL/PCL this weekend while walking under a ladder and slipping on a black cat on the way to the game......
Noely is repeating the news reported on rte.ie.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwenGoal
Other more positive news is always welcome though:)
Fears over Damien Duff's availability for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off against France have increased:(
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has said that he expects injured Duff to miss Sunday's Barclays Premier League game against Wigan.
Duff has an Achilles injury and now appears to be a major doubt for the 14 November opener at Croke Park with the second leg in Paris four days later.
Speaking last weekend, Hodgson had appeared more optimistic about Duff's chances of being available for the World Cup play-off.
"It is very hard stopping Damien playing for the Republic of Ireland. You have to lock him in a cage," added the Fulham boss after Duff came off during the win over Liverpool.
"It's an injury he has been struggling with for a while.
"It stems from his Achilles, although it's a little bit more complicated than that.
"There is no way I would even consider him for Roma. I will ask the medical staff to take as long as they need to try to get him back into shape as quickly as they can.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ls/8343985.stm
It could be worse. I certainly don't dread the possibility of McGeady on his favoured left side and Lawrence on the right (as against Italy). Ideally I would want Duff available though obviously.
It'll be a huge blow if he misses out. He's been excellent for us almost every time he puts on the green jersey. And he always seems to conjure something special - be it the run against Cyprus at home, the cross against Cyprus away, winning free kicks that lead to goals...the list goes on.
And when you look at the possible replacements - Lawrence and Hunt - it makes you realise how much of a loss he is. Yes Lawrence and Hunt are decent players, but they're no where near the class of Duff.
True enough but at least we've more cover than other positions. He does win an amount of frees in fairness though and that is probably our best chance of getting a goal.
we need him for home more so than away i reckon, we need to be creative at home and try and nick a 1 - 0 win, duffer is instrumental in creating chances and opening up the defence, and more importantly his crosses are by far the most accurate and dangerous on the team, the french are poor defending crosses and set pieces and duff could really create problems for them.
I would be content with him not playing the second if we dont need to chase a goal from the off, but obviouslly he is more likely to be ready for the wednesday as oppossed to the saturday game. 3-4 days can make a big difference but if he isn't deemed fit for saturday then tehy wont call him up at all....
I know what you mean Paul but then again I think he could be essential in the second leg if we need to hold possession and keep a lead. In the second half in Bulgaria when we were under pressure Duff seemed like the only player keeping a cool head in possession and either finding a green shirt or winning a free.
I can't beleive this :(Quote:
Originally Posted by honeymonster
But, McGeady on the left, Hunt on the right, who knows?!