QuoteNot very professional to come out with that sort of stuff at a press conference ! !Originally Posted by JR89
Idah, as well as Omobamidele are fit and available for tomorrow's game vs Swansea. Unfortunately for Idah in Smith's press conference he says his medical staff now call Idah a joint-compromised athlete.
Not very professional to come out with that sort of stuff at a press conference ! !
I think Rio Ferdinand was one of those for a bit too.
Powdered Joint ? !
That's a shame. I haven't heard the term before: is this something they can manage well, or is he on borrowed time as a pro?
Idah, a 21-year-old international striker, has endured a torrid two years through various long-term injuries and Smith acknowledged his medical staff now treat the academy product as “a joint-compromised athlete” meaning his physical load will need to be managed as he “gets a bit of fluid on the knee every now and then”
That's from the Athletic. Hopefully it's something they can manage. He's on the bench today anyway and Norwich are playing 4-3-1-2 so good chance he could see game time today anyway.
Last edited by JR89; 10/12/2022 at 1:27 PM.
Came on at 80 minutes today, one nice run at the end. Looks fit. Terrible for Smith to be labeling a young player like that, could be detrimental for future career moves etc, keep that stuff behind closed doors. Also, periodic tapping of his joint effusions could simply be temporary and he’ll be fine in a few months.
Okoflex doing okay for a 20 year old. Nice to see him getting game time. Has he been in under 21 squad yet?
Manning not a senior international
Big Andy should hopefully break back into the team shortly
I googled "joint compromised" just to see exactly what it meant. Not a huge amount came up. This video suggests that it's a term used to describe an athlete's vulnerability after an injury or surgery, e.g., ACL, and it means you need a tailored rehab avoiding unnecessary stresses on the affected area.
I'm not sure it necessarily means it's a permanent thing or if it is it might just mean a certain training regime is needed.
It’s not a formal medical diagnosis just a made up descriptive phrase highlighting the need for Idah to be managed carefully with a tailored plan and his risk of future injuries. A bit unnecessary to label your 21 year old striker like that
It does give him a get out of jail card when fans complain about why he's not playing more - they're managing his condition
They may not want him playing for Ireland either ~ ~ Is that acceptable ~ ~ Probably ~ Yay or Nay ?
In the starting 11 tonight. I think a goal or two in the coming weeks could see him regain some confidence. An important time for him with the changes at Norwich.
Idah scores!
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Just what he needed. Poor first half per reports, hopefully he can push on now
Still dividing opinion on the Norwich forum; obviously the goal helps, but the views that he's a handful are slightly outweighed by those that one swallow doesn't make a summer. And of course injury (and the bizarre "compromised athlete" comment) not helping right about now for sure.
Idah needs to stay fit, not that youd be confident about it going on dean smiths comments, cant remeber a manager damaging a player with a comment like that before. Idah has a lot of strengths, and plenty of flaws, but theyre all irrelevant if he's not playing much football, which he hasnt for the past 2 years.
The goal is here
Really impressive link up play throughout the game from Idah
Last edited by tetsujin1979; 31/12/2022 at 12:41 PM.
Really nice finish. He has the materials to be a very good player. The link up play looked decent on those highlights as well. He needs a really good coach to improve him and I think confidence is an issue. I'm not basing that on anything only a feeling I have but a finish like that can only help.
Idah might get a few minutes against Preston if the Canaries maintain their 3-0 lead.
I wonder if S Kenny is at this one -- 6 Republic of Ireland players between the two squads.
Disappointing though that the new manager comes in, Idah is benched, and Norwich score 4...
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