Does anybody have the latest news on the injuries of Ryan and Peers?

**Shedzer** · 03/08/2009, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by brianw82

I think Richie has all the talent to be one of the league's top central midfielders.

I used to think Santa was real, but copped myself on a bit then.

Originally Posted by brianw82

If he does that, I honestly think he could be as good as Keith Fahey was.

Good man Brian, there goes your credibility in one post..

**CF1989** · 04/08/2009, 1:39 AM

Originally Posted by Shedzer

Ya? Nothing to do with points deductions no?

He was 'that good' in the middle that he ended up playing left back?

Ah right....i see

yeah and nothing to do with the fact we had nobody else to play there, no.....

**Rovers Maniac** · 04/08/2009, 1:51 AM

Peers should be back in the next 3 weeks to 1 month, whatever he has just will not mend. We will need him for the run in so hopefully he just takes a total rest.

**dong** · 04/08/2009, 9:07 AM

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

Peers should be back in the next 3 weeks to 1 month, whatever he has just will not mend. We will need him for the run in so hopefully he just takes a total rest.

Are you serious RM? Another month shipping goals like we've been and we'll be relegated.
I was trying to find out three weeks ago (after initially he was only supposed to be out for a game or two) and I was told he'd be back soon. Now it's another month. Does anybody even know whats up with him?

**red bellied** · 04/08/2009, 9:23 AM

Camano suspended now for Saturday night. Is there a worse pairing in the league than Ventre and Keane?

**Rovers1** · 04/08/2009, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by red bellied

. Is there a worse pairing in the league than Ventre and Keane?

Noctor and Ventre??

**CF1989** · 04/08/2009, 2:15 PM

noctor injured long term now also.....wish him all the best

**Da Real Rover** · 04/08/2009, 3:07 PM

Originally Posted by Shedzer

Whats this about Ryan being 'quality'

Are ye serious? Do ye watch football?

He takes absolutely no responsibility on himself to get a control of the game, grab it by the scruff of the neck and control it. Has no presence, doesnt command games and is one paced in most areas.

I know exactly what has those people that stand up for him doing so, its because he is tidy and in general doesnt lose the ball.
BUT, no break things down...does Ryan pick up a ball in the middle, feed it through nicely and then follow the play to start up an attack??? NO...thats what good centre midfield playmakers do. We already have O'Grady for the donkey work, so Ryan is supposidly the man who will 'pull the strings' and build attacks.

Has he ever done that? Has anyone ever honestly seen him beat even 1 player and run forward with the ball, or are ye all still amazed at how good a player he is due to his constant 10 yard 'pass the responsibility' passes to either full back, before getting the ball again, with room infront of him and passing the ball to the other full back...

Basically, heres an exapmle at the top level. Xavi, Barcelona, best midfielder in the world because he has a role to build attacks. You watch a game with him in it, everything goes through him at some point of the attack.
Now, take Michael Carrick, still at the very top level, but the difference is, Carrick is the exact version of Ryan, except at a higher level. Gets the ball, lays it of nice, doesnt do anything great with it, takes now responsibility and in general doesnt make himself look bad, but contributes not near enough in terms of decent quality.

Obviously at our level, players arent expected to do everything. But already i have seen enough of McGrath to know he is as good now and will be a better player than Ryan.
Why??? Simple, he isnt afraid of responsibility and trying to influence the game. Against Galway he was cute on the ball, made space, passed forward, followed his pass and tried to build things from there.
I have yet to see Ryan do these things, games pass him by, he gets on it, lays it off 10 yards, rarely does anything out of the ordinary bar this. Its all good and well when you are 2-0 up and cruising, but when you need a goal and are all over the team (see Vllaznia) what good is it?

Good examples of central midfielders for us in recent times that are a level above Ryan are Turner and Anto Murphy (when player in that CM role)

To make matters worse, Ryan has got slower and on top of his ability being average has suffered a dip in form. He doesnt look after himself either*
*(read into that whatever you want to)

I would be more than happy to see McGrath play against Dundalk, regardless of Ryans injury status. That way we have a chance of creating something going forward..

Spot on.
How people fail to realise this is beyond me.

**Da Real Rover** · 04/08/2009, 3:09 PM

I heard that Peers was beng treated for the wrong injury the whole time?

**avvenalaf** · 04/08/2009, 3:18 PM

Originally Posted by Da Real Rover

I heard that Peers was beng treated for the wrong injury the whole time?

What????? You mean he's not pregnant at all?

**Da Real Rover** · 04/08/2009, 3:23 PM

Originally Posted by avvenalaf

What????? You mean he's not pregnant at all?

Dick Brush is potent.

**brianw82** · 04/08/2009, 7:11 PM

Originally Posted by Shedzer

I used to think Santa was real, but copped myself on a bit then.

Good man Brian, there goes your credibility in one post..

We're still buds, right?

**Shedzer** · 04/08/2009, 9:21 PM

Originally Posted by brianw82

We're still buds, right?

Maybe....

**CF1989** · 05/08/2009, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by CF1989

yeah and nothing to do with the fact we had nobody else to play there, no.....

no reply, show hows stupid your comment was on him being no good in midfield so he was thrown back to left full

**CF1989** · 05/08/2009, 12:37 AM

Also, ryan came in august last year, and im nearly certain we went from september until the end of the season unbeaten. (from bohs game at home until end of the season). he was a major figure in helping us do that

**Only1Rovers** · 06/08/2009, 6:46 AM

The Club say....

Gavin Peers who was well
on the way to recovery has aggravated his thigh injury in training and could
be out for up to four weeks

.....

**Kevin L** · 06/08/2009, 12:09 PM

Gavin Peers has a thigh injury which is been treated.It is actually an old injury which has resurfaced.He has seen a number of specialists and has received laser treatment for it.
He did go back training and was 3/4's there but it blew up again.Gavin will definitely be out for the next 2 to 3 weeks and maybe longer.This injury could be with Gavin for the rest of his career.Gavin is a genuine lad and there is definitely no other agenda or conspiracy theory.

Richie has a problem with his hip and more than likely needs an operation but should keep playing until the end of the season.

**Only1Rovers** · 06/08/2009, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin L

Gavin Peers has a thigh injury which is been treated.It is actually an old injury which has resurfaced.He has seen a number of specialists and has received laser treatment for it.
He did go back training and was 3/4's there but it blew up again.Gavin will definitely be out for the next 2 to 3 weeks and maybe longer.This injury could be with Gavin for the rest of his career.Gavin is a genuine lad and there is definitely no other agenda or conspiracy theory.

Ritchie has a problem with his hip and more than likely needs an operation but should keep playing until the end of the season.

I hear you Kevin, I was't doubting what the club was saying or Gavin's commitment to Rovers, it's just frustrating considering it's one of the clubs best players.