[Albion] Solly March, local lad and Premier League star, is f***ing brilliant

[Withdean South Stand]

Given the injury he has, the fact it wasn't the first time and the fact we've had some recent negative experience with a recovery a huge knee injury (Moder) - I really don't think there's any value whatsoever in trying to rush him back. The club will take their time with Solly and if he's ready to play a role from January that would be excellent - but he shouldn't be overloaded and he shouldn't be considered important to the squad - he should be a luxury to use when he's ready and there's a space in the squad.

 

[OzMike]

I think, unfortunately, his playing career could be coming to an end.
Nice of the board to stick with him through his career and at least make sure he is well, or nearly.

 

[nwgull]

I think, unfortunately, his playing career could be coming to an end.
Nice of the board to stick with him through his career and at least make sure he is well, or nearly.

I’m afraid I’m inclined to agree with you. The club has a moral, and possibly contractual, obligation to do as much as possible to help him recover, but at 30 years old and after such a long time out it seems hard to imagine him getting back to anything like the level he was pre injury.

He’s contracted until the end of next season, so who knows?

 

[Withdean South Stand]

Even if he doesn't play at all this season, it's right that we continue to work with him and get him fit. Whether that fitness is enough to be a Premier League footballer, or a footballer of any kind, doesn't really matter too much. What matters is the man and helping to make sure he's fit and healthy (mentally and physically). He's had a number of really serious injuries whilst playing for us and there is a duty of care we know the club takes seriously.