Big blow no doubt, and 1 match ban likely not long after he does return. massive blow for him too as he will now miss out on international duty next month.
Reminded me a bit of what Donny did to mcphail a few years ago.... He's a pivotal player to how we play to take him out early looked like a cynical tactic to me.
Didn't mind Shrewsbury until Tuesday. Absolutely no doubt in my mind that they targeted him. Hopefully when the return fixture comes around, we'll treat them to a heavy defeat. Maybe time to get someone in on loan, although McGeehan did play well in that role against Luton. Might work in his favour.
Also when Brown did Jacob Butterfield, only to be replaced by Vaz Te who knocked in a hat trick against Leeds
That incident is touched upon in John Parkins podcast actually with Brown. But yeah they definitely targeted Dougall and Even If they didn’t mean to injure him permanently, there is no doubt in my mind they were getting him off the field that night.
Cameron stepped up against Luton when Dougall was on international duty,hopefully he can do the same on Saturday.
Just watched the interview on ifollow. Seems a bit of uncertainty over the injury, but think its likely to be a bit longer than a month. Stendel said it was a similar injury that Fryers and Hedges have had, and they were both out a lot longer than a month. First time i've seen Stendel a bit down and frustrated. He's had a tough week. 2 losses, a red card, his team booed. And he's miles away from his family. Would be nice if our fans showed him a bit of love on Saturday.
Not having a similar type of player to cover Moore and Dougall is poor for such key positions. That isn't the same as expecting someone of the same ability, before anyone jumps in.
So for all players like Dougall and Moore should have a player just as good as them in the squad - half of them not even making the bench - love to know how a) the club can afford 2 full first teams b) how you manage that dressing room when players of international standard cant even make the bench for a L1 side