If Crofts injury is as bad as it sounds then surely Bridcutt is going nowhere...

[RexCathedra]

Crofts will be out for the season if its a cruciate.

ACL tear? Next November, or even later. We here in New England know all about these things, unfortunately

 

[Hungry Joe]

Terrible news, Crofts has been immense this season and was excellent again today.

 

[kevtherev]

Judging by the way Crofts punched the ground, he knew it was a bad one straight away. I reckon that's him done for the season and he is going to need replacing and fast. I thought he was outstanding today and was my mom....As for Bridcutt going nowhere, Crofts and Bridcutt are chalk and cheese. Can't see Crofts injury making a difference to what happens with Bridcutt..But we will need to bring in a goalscoring midfielder to replace him.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Don't think he will be in the squad until after the window closes to guard against injury

You don't think it's because he's leaving for Sunderland?

 

[Mowgli37]

Suspected cruciate damage. Left the ground on crutches, having scan on Monday.

That's awful news Hope it's not as bad as it sounds

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Great shame. He was Man Of The Match today by a country mile.
Get well soon Crofty

 

[Paris]

Very unfortunate. Now might be the time for Oscar to make that call to his friends in Barcelona.

 

[British Bulldog]

Wouldnt you think?

Probably hasten it as we'll need the money to replace Crofts.

 

[spongy]

Judging by the way Crofts punched the ground, he knew it was a bad one straight away. I reckon that's him done for the season and he is going to need replacing and fast. Can't see Crofts injury making a difference to what happens with Bridcutt..But we will need to bring in a goalscoring midfielder to replace him.

We already have that player, and his name is Orlandi, he's coming back and IMO is our best creative midfielder. He's out of contract at the season I think, he is someone we need in our team.

 

[Meade's Ball]

I've been a real doubter of the qualities of Crofts but he was high class today and endlessly getting his toe in when it mattered. As magically deft as Orlandi is going forward I think we might miss that motorised muscle machine putting opponents under pressure and suddenly being in attacking positions. Bridcutt with dreams of elsewhere won't be ideal for our cause, so it's probably best to look around for an energy engine or slightly change our ways.

 

[Grombleton]

Bridcutt not being in the squad today speaks volumes surely?

According to Naylor, he's still got a bit of a niggling injury so not quite fit to play.

 

[Gazwag]

We already have that player, and his name is Orlandi, he's coming back and IMO is our best creative midfielder. He's out of contract at the season I think, he is someone we need in our team.

As good as Orlandi is he hasn't the physical presence of Crofts.

 

[Footsoldier]

Can't we go a season without a major injury for ffs.

 

[Originunknown]

Definitely a ligament injury, probably full rupture of ACL. You could tell by the way his leg was buckling when hobbling off.

Big shame, he has played a big role this season. We won't see him again this season.

 

[bhawoddy]

don't think there is any way you can have a midfield trio of bridcutt, ince and Andrews.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

According to Naylor, he's still got a bit of a niggling injury so not quite fit to play.

Really, I didn't think anyone was actually buying that line?

 

[Chicken Runner61]

Crofts is going to be missed big time, very rarely gets the praise he deserves unless he scores from the majority of our fans and should get MOM a lot of times but not a name so the sponsors only pick him if he scores.

Our game really dropped off today when he went off and everything good up front normally involves him.

 

[samtheseagull]

I think Orlandi should have a starting place in front of Crofts myself, I think he's our most creative player, it's just we haven't seen him play for so long we've forgotten about him.

Orlandi is a class act, but crofts has been absolutely quality this season. Scoring goals, making runs, and generally breaking up play. My player of season! Must be a starter

 

[Grombleton]

Really, I didn't think anyone was actually buying that line?

We're not all terribly dismissive

 

[spongy]

Orlandi is a class act, but crofts has been absolutely quality this season. Scoring goals, making runs, and generally breaking up play. My player of season! Must be a starter

Agreed that Crofts has been awesome but I still think that Orlandi is more creative and better technically, if Orlandi hadn't have had his knee surgery I think he would have kept Crofts out of the team.

It's brilliant how we now have such strength in depth our midfield. Crofts, Ince, Kaz and Andrews are all on top form. Orlandi coming back to full fitness, Agustein yet to find his feet properly and Buckley still to prove his worth which I believe will happen. Don't discount Solly who played excellently last week.....

Why can't we copy rugby and have 15 players rather than 11?

Edit. I didn't even mention Bridders who I still feel has a role to play this season for us.