Scott Harris Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 4 minutes ago, PhilH930 said: Seems to be less clarity about his return with each passing week (unless I’ve missed something). Come on Reece - we need you back! Been here before and said it many times. When they say it's a small issue and don't give an estimated date of return, always expect the worst when it comes our players. Simplymo and Valerie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy2461 Posted Sunday at 06:30 Share Posted Sunday at 06:30 I would be open to selling him tbh but who would buy him with his injury record ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted Sunday at 14:30 Share Posted Sunday at 14:30 I bet there would be plenty of buyers in for Reece the problem would be they will want him on the cheap due to his injury history. He's on a 6 year deal until 2028 and he's only still 24 there is definitely time to see if he can get and stay fit. But there is a clock running somewhere. Valerie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axman2526 Posted Sunday at 15:25 Share Posted Sunday at 15:25 Will we see Reece again this season so he can pick up his latest season ending injury, or is this the one already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abister1 Posted Sunday at 16:11 Share Posted Sunday at 16:11 43 minutes ago, axman2526 said: Will we see Reece again this season so he can pick up his latest season ending injury, or is this the one already? Not yet. Think he'll come back for a few games, miss a few for disciplinary issues then get crocked in training. That's his template. The Rising Sun and axman2526 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harris Posted Sunday at 17:43 Share Posted Sunday at 17:43 11 hours ago, Andy2461 said: I would be open to selling him tbh but who would buy him with his injury record ? An Italian team. Most of our players that were picking up injuries with us haven't been as injury prone in Italy, like Loftus-Cheek and Pulisic. It's not as fast and frantic as the Premier League. Before anybody jumps down my neck for suggesting we sell James, I'm not saying that, I'm just offering a suggestion on where he could play if the day comes where we have no choice. Ukraine Bolt and Valerie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansubrosa Posted Sunday at 22:56 Share Posted Sunday at 22:56 I don’t really see the point in selling James now. 2 years ago maybe, when we would have received a massive fee. I don’t think anyone is willing to pay a significant amount for him now with his injury record. He’s easily one of our best players when fit, it’s looking really bleak at the moment but I’m still keeping my fingers crossed he’ll somehow overcome his injury issues. He is perfect for this system. The Rising Sun, dkw and PhilH930 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonotnowjim Posted Monday at 02:57 Share Posted Monday at 02:57 It really is a conundrum, and a game of poker. On one hand, a potentially best in class player, who is rarely fit. When he is as fit and playing, teams would have paid a left bollock to get him - but we didn't want to sell. Now he is out forever and nobody will buy him, even though we would likely want to cash in. In the off chance he does get fit and put a prolonged run of games together - teams might then come back in for him.....but would we sell after doing the hard work of rehabilitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argo Posted Monday at 03:21 Share Posted Monday at 03:21 For aslong as he's performing when fit any question of a sale should be a flat no. Even 10 games a season of Reece in this system excites the hell of me. Ukraine Bolt, PhilH930, The Rising Sun and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonotnowjim Posted Monday at 03:36 Share Posted Monday at 03:36 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Argo said: For aslong as he's performing when fit any question of a sale should be a flat no. Even 10 games a season of Reece in this system excites the hell of me. Mmm- not convinced. If those 10 games were champions league finals, then I would agree. But what if those 10 games were the lowly likes of barrow, servette or man utd? At that point, the monetary value of a sale is probably of more value to the club than what he puts out on the pitch. Edited Monday at 03:37 by nonotnowjim Simplymo and Shweaves 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducavis Posted Monday at 06:34 Share Posted Monday at 06:34 3 hours ago, Argo said: For aslong as he's performing when fit any question of a sale should be a flat no. Even 10 games a season of Reece in this system excites the hell of me. On £250k/w where Palmer maxes out at £150k/w, it just won’t fly long term. This whole narrative that he is one of our best players when fit is still based on 2 seasons ago. And who are these big teams that would line up to buy a player that averages 10 games per season on ridiculous wages. Any sane team would rather have a player giving 7 every game on average wages that plays 30+ games, than an 8 on £250k/w playing 10. Sexyfootball and nonotnowjim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie Posted Monday at 07:52 Share Posted Monday at 07:52 4 hours ago, Argo said: For aslong as he's performing when fit any question of a sale should be a flat no. Even 10 games a season of Reece in this system excites the hell of me. It may very well be that after every rehab process he returns a bit less good or inconsistent. Not changing the circumstances that injure him, he will get injured again, up to a point he's been out so much, he can't reach the heights anymore he has shown us in the past. nonotnowjim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ukraine Bolt Posted Monday at 12:12 Share Posted Monday at 12:12 Every single time he's been out injured he's come back and been just as good as before btw The Rising Sun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted Monday at 13:04 Share Posted Monday at 13:04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie Posted Monday at 13:30 Share Posted Monday at 13:30 1 hour ago, Ukraine Bolt said: Every single time he's been out injured he's come back and been just as good as before btw Oh I may be totally wrong. It just seems to me the older he gets, the more work he will have to put in to either stay fit or come back after injury. That may come at a cost. Also, some young kids cement their position in the starting XI, others need to play in early-round cup matches. So beside fitness issues, there may not be many significant opportunities left for Reece to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axman2526 Posted Monday at 14:16 Share Posted Monday at 14:16 I would keep Reece for those 10 or so games he mostly looks class. On the provision we sign another RB who stays fit to fight it out with Gusto. The Rising Sun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ukraine Bolt Posted Monday at 14:27 Share Posted Monday at 14:27 56 minutes ago, Valerie said: Oh I may be totally wrong. It just seems to me the older he gets, the more work he will have to put in to either stay fit or come back after injury. That may come at a cost. Also, some young kids cement their position in the starting XI, others need to play in early-round cup matches. So beside fitness issues, there may not be many significant opportunities left for Reece to play. If he's fit he's the first name on the team sheet alongside Palmer. The other 9 players fit around them. DidierDrogbalala, The Rising Sun and PloKoon13 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH930 Posted Monday at 17:32 Share Posted Monday at 17:32 It is difficult to remain objective with Reece, and most Chelsea players, as well, too much emotion every week! From a team standpoint, the situation is not sustainable. Gusto can't play the number of games we have. A good chance to introduce Acheampong, or deputize with Fofana at RB, but in time this will catch up with us. Pragmatically, we can't have our highest earner and club captain never available - that won't work in the long run. But I am unwilling to give up yet. I'd give this until summer 2026. ducavis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sconnie Blue Posted Tuesday at 19:05 Share Posted Tuesday at 19:05 Sounds like he may be ready. Just needs to regain match fitness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rising Sun Posted Tuesday at 19:34 Share Posted Tuesday at 19:34 (edited) On 30/09/2024 at 07:34, ducavis said: On £250k/w where Palmer maxes out at £150k/w, it just won’t fly long term. This whole narrative that he is one of our best players when fit is still based on 2 seasons ago. And who are these big teams that would line up to buy a player that averages 10 games per season on ridiculous wages. Any sane team would rather have a player giving 7 every game on average wages that plays 30+ games, than an 8 on £250k/w playing 10 If we decide his injuries will always be a problem, who is going to buy him anyway?. And Reece won't want to lose his £250k a week by leaving. Such a shame for him, one of the best on his day Edited Tuesday at 19:37 by The Rising Sun Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansubrosa Posted Tuesday at 21:25 Share Posted Tuesday at 21:25 1 hour ago, The Rising Sun said: If we decide his injuries will always be a problem, who is going to buy him anyway?. And Reece won't want to lose his £250k a week by leaving. Such a shame for him, one of the best on his day One of the best, I completely disagree. He is the best. ducavis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shweaves Posted yesterday at 13:08 Share Posted yesterday at 13:08 18 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said: Sounds like he may be ready. Just needs to regain match fitness Where did you see this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexyfootball Posted yesterday at 13:50 Share Posted yesterday at 13:50 41 minutes ago, Shweaves said: Where did you see this? I imagine straight from the horse himself ! "long story short I’m doing well. hope to see you soon." https://www.instagram.com/p/DAl0TWvoWgj/?hl=en&img_index=1 Shweaves 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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