Originally Posted by bigj
Reply With QuoteI understand that these players are genuinely injured, but what interests me is the length of time they take to become ready for selection again. It could be that player has a slow-healing injury or a sign that the player isn't committed to making a quick recovery. If it's the latter, then what's the reason? Is the player lazy, a gripe against the club/manager or taking himself out of the firing line of the flak that's flying from the manager, fans or media.
I've no evidence but I suspect there is a correlation between a team's performances on the park and player availability. It will be interesting to watch how this injury list lengthens as we begin to slip down the league over the next couple of months, and which names will be on that list.
I'm certainly not doubting the validity of his current injury, but Scott McKenna is one player that might think "f@ck that" after the Scotland campaign is finished next month.
