Son of Bob Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Looked pretty bad from where I was sat. I doubt we'll see him again this season. A massive blow. On the positive side I thought Connolly looked fit and up for it. It could be his time to shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Yep, we won't see him for a while. Agree with Connolly too - let's just hope he lasts it....as we all know he's made of glass! Good player to have up your sleeve though but our squad is looking very very very stretched at the wrong time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Barnard has been great lately and always puts in so much effort.. but a fit Connely is not a bad replacement. As a finisher hes class, his movement is great. IF he stays fit, he can do just as good of a job as Barnard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 He has been brilliant but let's not panic. Connolly looked superb when he came on but as others have said, he is so fragile so how long will he last? We will have Lallana back soon so he can come back in with Guly going upfront if required. Forte can also go upfront so we have cover. The main thing we will miss with Barnard is his goals and work rate but Guly, Forte, Lambert, Connolly, Lallana etc can all chip in and can put the ball in the back of the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintds Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Conners looked different class when he came on, constanly on the shoulder, intelligent runs. He'll bring something different to the remainder of our season if he can stay fit. Not sure he'd have Barney's energy levels for 90 mins but there's definitely goals in him. Feel bad for Barney, he looked in a lot of pain and we could do without him being injured for the run in. Any other big players who fancy getting injured now? It's starting to get a bit of a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 hopefully it will be a Dale Stephens type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Lee Barnard went to hospital to have an x-ray on his ankle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Saw Barny leave in his kit, grabbed some tea and saw him coming back down hill lane an hour later (Guess footballers don't wait like the rest of us) Got to be a good sign being sent home straight away. Very nice car Mr Wilkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 I hope it is not too serious we cannot afford to lose him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 How did it happen? Fell awkwardly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Looked like a combo of falling funny and having a BR defender coming through the back of him. He did look in pain and they put his leg in a splint. I don't think we'll see him again this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 I think we'll see him again at Old Trafford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Connolly played well, but he did not look "a different class". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Connolly played well, but he did not look "a different class". Really ? He never gave the ball away once, he made intelligent runs, he made himself available whenever anyone was looking for an outlet, and he was comitted. The chase and block on their guy towards the end was excellent. I thought he was class and hope he can stay fit, he is more than an adequate replacement for Barnard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Gives us the chance to put Guly back up front, where I think he's best personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Really ? He never gave the ball away once, he made intelligent runs, he made himself available whenever anyone was looking for an outlet, and he was comitted. The chase and block on their guy towards the end was excellent. I thought he was class and hope he can stay fit, he is more than an adequate replacement for Barnard. He played well, but he was not a different class to the rest of the players on the pitch. He put that performance in over about 10 minutes. Had the game carried on playing he'd have been much quieter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red&White Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Really ? He never gave the ball away once, he made intelligent runs, he made himself available whenever anyone was looking for an outlet, and he was comitted. The chase and block on their guy towards the end was excellent. I thought he was class and hope he can stay fit, he is more than an adequate replacement for Barnard. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 He played well, but he was not a different class to the rest of the players on the pitch. He put that performance in over about 10 minutes. Had the game carried on playing he'd have been much quieter. Incorrect, he came on in the 66th minute and with 5 minutes of injury time he put in that performance over more like 30 minutes. 10 mins ? Were you there today ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Connolly played well, but he did not look "a different class". Yeah, he did. Connolly is a better player than Barnard and it showed. Just hope he stays match fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Really? you my friend were not watching the same man. He had pace, touch and more importantly a quick brain. The man is an intelligent footballer. However i full epect him to be unfit for the next game and be out for another 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Gabriel's Halo Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Barnard has been great lately and always puts in so much effort.. but a fit Connely is not a bad replacement. As a finisher hes class, his movement is great. IF he stays fit, he can do just as good of a job as Barnard. Exactly this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Gabriel's Halo Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 He has been brilliant but let's not panic. Connolly looked superb when he came on but as others have said, he is so fragile so how long will he last? We will have Lallana back soon so he can come back in with Guly going upfront if required. Forte can also go upfront so we have cover. The main thing we will miss with Barnard is his goals and work rate but Guly, Forte, Lambert, Connolly, Lallana etc can all chip in and can put the ball in the back of the net. I am not so confident as you on this. He has, apparently, a small groin muscle tear which will be bl00dy painful and cannot be rushed back. I speak from personal experience, you understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Tbf, Connolly has always had the technique and intelligence of a player who could have (and has) played much higher than he is now, if it weren't for injuries/age... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Connolly played well, but he did not look "a different class". I dissagree. His endeavour, movement off the ball and positioning was absolutely top draw, played a massive part in opening up the Rover's defence time and again towards the end of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Gives us the chance to put Guly back up front, where I think he's best personally. I think Guly is playing right midfield because we've no one else, nothing to do with Barnard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Conners looked different class when he came on, constanly on the shoulder, intelligent runs. He'll bring something different to the remainder of our season if he can stay fit. Not sure he'd have Barney's energy levels for 90 mins but there's definitely goals in him. Feel bad for Barney, he looked in a lot of pain and we could do without him being injured for the run in. Any other big players who fancy getting injured now? It's starting to get a bit of a joke. Well Forte went off injured and Lambert was hobbling for the last half hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan17 Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Connolly played well, but he did not look "a different class". Yes he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan17 Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Really ? He never gave the ball away once, he made intelligent runs, he made himself available whenever anyone was looking for an outlet, and he was comitted. The chase and block on their guy towards the end was excellent. I thought he was class and hope he can stay fit, he is more than an adequate replacement for Barnard. Agreed with everything until I read that last bit. Don't think he could do it for 90 mins like Barnard would - DC is a superb player to call from the Bench but I just don't see him playing from the start in any of our remaining games. I will, of course, be happy to be proved wrong!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 I'd start with Connolly unless the medical advice is that he really can't last for more than 30-45 minutes. If Barney's out for the season, we're down to just three recongised strikers - including Guly. Who is probably the most frustrating player I've seen in a Saints shirt. Amazing natural ability, but still manages to look sh1t quite a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Ligament damage... hey ho , is the loan window open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan17 Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Ligament damage... hey ho , is the loan window open? Is that confirmed, Tractor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 A sprained ankle is actually damage to the ligaments so that was always going to be the case ! What matters mainly is whether there is any actual rupture of the ligaments. Either way it is very painful, bruising is likely to extend for some way and the degree of bruising often indicates how bad the damage is. Main thing we need to know therefore is how bad the ligament damage is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 I'm sat with Ryan Dickson in a bar and just asked him how Lee is. He said he text him and said he wasn't sure if it was a breakage or not bit he's at hospital. I asked if it looked nasty but Ryan said he was too exhausted to run over and look. Was a real hard, physical game for the players apparently, which is exactly how it looked from the stands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 I'm sat with Ryan Dickson in a bar and just asked him how Lee is. He said he text him and said he wasn't sure if it was a breakage or not bit he's at hospital. I asked if it looked nasty but Ryan said he was too exhausted to run over and look. Was a real hard, physical game for the players apparently, which is exactly how it looked from the stands Thank Ryan for his performance today. I thought he was good. How confident is heof automatic?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Could you thank Ryan for his performance today from me too. Make sure you say it separately from Tamesaint's thanks and make sure Ryan knows it is from me. I don't want my thanks lumped in with Tamesaint's thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 He didn't mention our chances and our conversation was short. He's with his girlfriend (very attractive, blonde, lots of make up, but not sure if she'd be all that first thing in the morning) he only said that it took a lot to break down rovers and that it was their cup final. Wanted to make more conversation but mate kept taking the p!ss cos he's not as fussed about him being on the same table as I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 I've driven over to the hospital and am now sat with Lee Barnard. I asked him how he felt about other players not rushing over to him and he said he is going to glass Ryan Dickson when he gets out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 He didn't mention our chances and our conversation was short. He's with his girlfriend (blonde, lots of make up, but not sure she's all that first thing in the morning) he only said that it took a lot to break down rovers and that it was their cup final. Wanted to make more conversation but mate kept taking the p!ss cos he's not as fussed about him being on the same table as I am. Dickson's a class player. He's been criminally under-used this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 He didn't mention our chances and our conversation was short. He's with his girlfriend (blonde, lots of make up, but not sure she's all that first thing in the morning) he only said that it took a lot to break down rovers and that it was their cup final. Wanted to make more conversation but mate kept taking the p!ss cos he's not as fussed about him being on the same table as I am. Go back and tell him thanks from Deppo. Tell him I thought he was good. Tell him I thought he was better than what Tamesaint thought he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 He didn't mention our chances and our conversation was short. He's with his girlfriend (blonde, lots of make up, but not sure she's all that first thing in the morning) he only said that it took a lot to break down rovers and that it was their cup final. Wanted to make more conversation but mate kept taking the p!ss cos he's not as fussed about him being on the same table as I am. Harsh coming from the guy who thinks that 'better than Fred Dinage' is a yardstick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Incorrect, he came on in the 66th minute and with 5 minutes of injury time he put in that performance over more like 30 minutes. 10 mins ? Were you there today ?? Be careful, hes a mod and he knows EVERYTHING!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Tell him I thought he was better than what Tamesaint thought he was. Bet you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Harsh coming from the guy who thinks that 'better than Fred Dinage' is a yardstick... Lol, really says something about her then..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Lol, really says something about her then..... I hope Dickson doesn't read this... (or her for that matter!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 I hope Dickson doesn't read this... (or her for that matter!) Sorry if he does. I'm in no position to comment really. Even my madam palm is rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 16 April, 2011 Share Posted 16 April, 2011 Conners looked different class when he came on, constanly on the shoulder, intelligent runs. He'll bring something different to the remainder of our season if he can stay fit. Not sure he'd have Barney's energy levels for 90 mins but there's definitely goals in him. Fully agreed. He showed a level of desire that had been massively lacking in the majority of the team towards the end of the second half. Could be an important attribute in the last few games. The thing that gets me is that he's physically diminuitive, but always makes a nuisance of himself regardless of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 17 April, 2011 Share Posted 17 April, 2011 5 games, connolly and forte to chip in, lallana back. We've had injuries but it could be a lot worse. We've got a strong squad to cope as we have without so much quality. How many teams would get by without their three best midfielders? He could be our best striker, provided he can stay out of the treatment room for the remaining 5 matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustapha Fag Posted 17 April, 2011 Share Posted 17 April, 2011 Barnard's verdict on the injury taken from facebook, but is he the real maccoy or a fake jake? Lee Barnard Nothing major!! 10 hours ago · LikeUnlike · 3 people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 17 April, 2011 Share Posted 17 April, 2011 . Had the game carried on playing he'd have been much quieter. Please explain how you know this oh wise one !??? God I hate moronic statements like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 17 April, 2011 Share Posted 17 April, 2011 Would the football league allow barbet to play with plaster cast on instead of boot & crutches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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