I'd love to see a study that shows the efficacy of strapping. (and not just as a placebo effect) My research shows there is no measurable benefit, aside from (perhaps) reassurnace factor.
Or similar for the coloured tape that was all the rage a couple of seasons ago. I've read published paper's that show no significant effect.
I wonder what precautions Fenton takes in things like strapping his shoulders etc? You'd think that with him damaging them so often and so close together, it puts his pro career in doubt. Unless he can play with them strapped up and protected, he is too much of a risk at pro level I'd think.
Saw a pic from the match and there was definitely some sort of protective gear on his shoulder.
I wonder what precautions Fenton takes in things like strapping his shoulders etc? You'd think that with him damaging them so often and so close together, it puts his pro career in doubt. Unless he can play with them strapped up and protected, he is too much of a risk at pro level I'd think.
He really needs to get this sorted because if he is going to be a defender/wingback, then he cannot avoid physical contact. Considering he is aged 20 or less, he is in danger of losing a career if he does not take it seriously (not that I am accusing him of not taking it seriously)
Grumpy old bastard alert
I thought he'd had both shoulders fixed surgically and had several months of rehab.
What else can he do?
If I were a savvy centre forward in this league, I would run at him and engage him in shoulder to shoulder contact. He is slight, has dodgy shoulders so he either has to risk an injury, bounce off me or not engage me.
He really needs to get this sorted because if he is going to be a defender/wingback, then he cannot avoid physical contact. Considering he is aged 20 or less, he is in danger of losing a career if he does not take it seriously (not that I am accusing him of not taking it seriously)
Ummm, except: born 3 April 1993 - so he's 22 and 4 (narly 5) months...
Agree with what you are saying re. people looking to engage him physically though.
I wonder what precautions Fenton takes in things like strapping his shoulders etc? You'd think that with him damaging them so often and so close together, it puts his pro career in doubt. Unless he can play with them strapped up and protected, he is too much of a risk at pro level I'd think.
He really needs to get this sorted because if he is going to be a defender/wingback, then he cannot avoid physical contact. Considering he is aged 20 or less, he is in danger of losing a career if he does not take it seriously (not that I am accusing him of not taking it seriously)
Louis Ferenc Puskas Fenton (born 3 April 1993). Aged 22; but is your reference to age about having an established pro career by a certain age? Can happen after 22.
Kotahitanga. We are one.
I thought he'd had both shoulders fixed surgically and had several months of rehab.
What else can he do?
Ah my bad. For some reason I thought he played in the recent under 20s. Apologies.
The age reference was more that he is still young and his career has only just started. If he is not careful, it could be over before it really kicks off. If he is 22, then he reasonable has another 12 years left but if he does not get his shoulders sorted, then it wont be much longer.
I would think the Phoenix would want to have a chat with Benji Marshall and the guy that patched him up. He had glass shoulders too but they finally came right.
Edit: Just noticed Ballane beat me to it!
Grumpy old bastard alert
I wonder what precautions Fenton takes in things like strapping his shoulders etc? You'd think that with him damaging them so often and so close together, it puts his pro career in doubt. Unless he can play with them strapped up and protected, he is too much of a risk at pro level I'd think.
Saw a pic from the match and there was definitely some sort of protective gear on his shoulder.
Photomac got a pic. There is definitely some strapping on his left shoulder, but couldn't see the right
Angrier but more cuddly than a Honey Badger
Louis Fenton
Thanks everyone for your unbelievable support. Early signs are very positive but will no more after scans. #bestfans#fingerscrossed
Perhaps Sarpong is already performing miracles
a.haak
Another pre-season game confirmed for @WgtnPhoenixFC twitter.com/fourfourtwooz/…
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A bit of light reading for you all. A review of the preseason so far from the official club website.
Has anyone dug out the bit from Taranaki News the assistant to the Intern now media whore did?
Found this
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/71...
Smithy now has a new gig as Football Analyst on Piney's Saturday morning show.
Looks like it is going to be another season for the true fans. Missing goals at one end and leaking them at the other - it is ironic in a system that usually looks like 4-4-2, 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 that the Player of The Day (1) will have to be Moss - frequently - if the Phoenix are to get into the playoffs this year. Goodluck Phoenix - signing a quality CB would be as valuable as contracting an onion bag bulger.
"Ufuk with the Club, Ufuk with the Country".
If your girlfriend's got gloves, she's a keeper.
Looks like it is going to be another season for the true fans. Missing goals at one end and leaking them at the other - it is ironic in a system that usually looks like 4-4-2, 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 that the Player of The Day (1) will have to be Moss - frequently - if the Phoenix are to get into the playoffs this year. Goodluck Phoenix - signing a quality CB would be as valuable as contracting an onion bag bulger.
While I am concerned about lack of depth (defensively especially - doubtful Dura and Siggy can do what they did last year again) there is still a long way to go till the real thing - as patrick says, no need to panic yet.
a.haak
While I am concerned about lack of depth (defensively especially - doubtful Dura and Siggy can do what they did last year again) there is still a long way to go till the real thing - as patrick says, no need to panic yet.
The trouble is always going to be injuries though, although I haven't seen anything from the young kids to suggest that they can't make the step up.
We all feel the same way about Boxall leaving though.
need a defender ore two. think we're not looking too bad up front with fingers crossed...hope Rufer and Ridenton can start to contribute...
Has anyone dug out the bit from Taranaki News the assistant to the Intern now media whore did?
Found this
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/71...
Smithy now has a new gig as Football Analyst on Piney's Saturday morning show.
Budgie will be spewing if he reads this.
#transparency
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
Hey - who is this Patrick Barnes chap that's posting on the club website?
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
Hey - who is this Patrick Barnes chap that's posting on the club website?
http://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/article/from-the-...
#alignment
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
Hey - who is this Patrick Barnes chap that's posting on the club website?
http://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/article/from-the-...
#alignment
He's the Yellow Fever spokesman according to the Taranaki Daily Times...
you're a cod for promoting him to assistant to the senior intern
Looks like it is going to be another season for the true fans. Missing goals at one end and leaking them at the other - it is ironic in a system that usually looks like 4-4-2, 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 that the Player of The Day (1) will have to be Moss - frequently - if the Phoenix are to get into the playoffs this year. Goodluck Phoenix - signing a quality CB would be as valuable as contracting an onion bag bulger.
"Ufuk with the Club, Ufuk with the Country".
If your girlfriend's got gloves, she's a keeper.
Looks like it is going to be another season for the true fans. Missing goals at one end and leaking them at the other - it is ironic in a system that usually looks like 4-4-2, 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 that the Player of The Day (1) will have to be Moss - frequently - if the Phoenix are to get into the playoffs this year. Goodluck Phoenix - signing a quality CB would be as valuable as contracting an onion bag bulger.
I stand by that.
Looks like it is going to be another season for the true fans. Missing goals at one end and leaking them at the other - it is ironic in a system that usually looks like 4-4-2, 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 that the Player of The Day (1) will have to be Moss - frequently - if the Phoenix are to get into the playoffs this year. Goodluck Phoenix - signing a quality CB would be as valuable as contracting an onion bag bulger.
"Ufuk with the Club, Ufuk with the Country".
If your girlfriend's got gloves, she's a keeper.
Reports are the Phoenix are playing a Capital Footbal XI at 2pm at Weka Park this Sunday 30th.
Does anyone know anything about this game?
Reports are the Phoenix are playing a Capital Footbal XI at 2pm at Weka Park this Sunday 30th.
Does anyone know anything about this game?
Yes. It's now a regualr pre-season fixture.
Who's in the Cap Football side?
Hey - who is this Patrick Barnes chap that's posting on the club website?
http://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/article/from-the-...
#alignment
He's the Yellow Fever spokesman according to the Taranaki Daily Times...
My favourite media quote was from Smithy was back when the All Whites played warm-up games before the 2010 World Cup.
He said that at 3am, all along his street, lights were being switched on as people got up for the game.
Great imagery, making football sound exciting and inclusive ... such a fantastic job he's done for the Fever and football all this time ...
Hey - who is this Patrick Barnes chap that's posting on the club website?
http://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/article/from-the-...
#alignment
He's the Yellow Fever spokesman according to the Taranaki Daily Times...
My favourite media quote was from Smithy was back when the All Whites played warm-up games before the 2010 World Cup.
He said that at 3am, all along his street, lights were being switched on as people got up for the game.
Great imagery, making football sound exciting and inclusive ... such a fantastic job he's done for the Fever and football all this time ...
Such imagery, it felt like I was there with him
