That is exactly what I was thinking. Surely if the injury is that bad then nobody is going to gamble on him, particularly mid-season in January. If he does go in January (we wish
) then I would suggest the injury is merely an excuse.
We also know that Bothroyd needs an operation, on Sunday he really put the effort in 1st half and gradually faded (injections wearing off
) but never hid and kept looking for the ball. Ledley didn't start well and his workrate and attitude just weren't worthy of the shirt
We've seen plenty of crap players over the years which we have applauded because they put in 100% and didn't hide, the same cannot be said for Joe.