[Albion] Should Glenn Murray play this Saturday?

jackanada

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• Oct 26, 2018

• #1

Seems possible Murray will be cleared to play Vs wolves.
Regardless of him passing the concussion protocols I feel uneasy at the thought. If he was an impish midfielder I doubt I'd worry but as he's a gnarly centre forward banging his head into men and ball on attack and defence I'd be much happier if his brain got another week of recovery in.
Thoughts?

 

Bakero

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• Oct 26, 2018

• #2

That's for the pros to decide.

 

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• Oct 26, 2018

• #3

Just a guess. I'm saying he'll start tomorrow

 

father_and_son

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• Oct 26, 2018

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It seems like something that medical pros would err on the side of caution over... so if he has been passed 'fit to play' then I'm sure it's not a borderline decision.

Though presumably, while still serving his 6 day "ban" following a concussion he hasn't being in full training and therefore may not be the best option for CH regardless of any potential risk of further damage.

 

Badger

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• Oct 26, 2018

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I reckon he'll be on the bench. I don't think it would be sensible for him to play 90 minutes.

 

Withdean11

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• Oct 26, 2018

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So long as he feels up to it, then there should be no reason why he shouldn't play. But that's for Glenn and the medical team to decide.

 

Thunder Bolt

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• Oct 26, 2018

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What I think doesn't matter, but what the medical team says, does. I'd rather err on the side of caution.

 

Goldstone1976

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• Oct 26, 2018

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If he's passed fit by the club medics, and Hughton thinks he's still our best option up front, despite presumably having had at least a couple of days of compromised training, then he should and will play.

Mind you, with Locadia as the obvious starting replacement, if he's passed fit by the medics and has had the entire week off training, I d still play him. Hush my mouth.

 

Stat Brother

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• Oct 26, 2018

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Should the club listen to medical experts

Or

NSC.

Pretty simple answer really.

 

Monkey Man

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• Oct 26, 2018

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For what it's worth, an experienced nurse I know says: no, he should not play.

 

father_and_son

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• Oct 26, 2018

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Stat Brother said:

Should the club listen to medical experts

Or

NSC.

Pretty simple answer really.

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Very simple answer.... obviously NSC.

 

jackanada

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• Oct 26, 2018

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• #12

Most seen to think he's fine to play if the club's medical staff clear him. Now if Glenn was your son would they still be entirely accepting of the decision?

 

Taybha

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• Oct 26, 2018

• #13

He's not going to play at all , a white bib for Andone in training does however look very much like we shall see him at some point on saturday apart from in the shadows .

 

Luke93

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• Oct 26, 2018

• #14

jackanada said:

Most seen to think he's fine to play if the club's medical staff clear him. Now if Glenn was your son would they still be entirely accepting of the decision?

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Would I trust professional doctors with years of training?

Yes...

 

dazzer6666

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• Oct 26, 2018

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Excellent, let's get loads of opinions from literally no-one who has seen or spoken to him since Saturday and almost certainly have no relevant medical qualifications.

My GUESS is we're (and Wolves are) getting a bit of Hughton kidology and he won't be playing tomorrow.

 

Surrey Phil

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• Oct 26, 2018

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The Albion medical staff are brilliant, so they will do what ever is best in the long run for Glenn.

 

GT49er

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• Oct 26, 2018

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Bakero said:

That's for the pros to decide.

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Thunder Bolt said:

What I think doesn't matter, but what the medical team says, does. I'd rather err on the side of caution.

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True, it is a matter for the medical team, CH, and Murray himself, not us (largely unqualified in such matters) NSCers, and whatever they decide will be, will be. Personally though - and it's just my gut feeling and in no way a qualified opinion - I'd rather give him another week.

 

highflyer

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• Oct 26, 2018

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dazzer6666 said:

Excellent, let's get loads of opinions from literally no-one who has seen or spoken to him since Saturday and almost certainly have no relevant medical qualifications.

My GUESS is we're (and Wolves are) getting a bit of Hughton kidology and he won't be playing tomorrow.

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My GUESS is that your GUESS is the correct GUESS

I think he MAY be on the bench with an 'emergency use only' label stuck on him.

 

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• Oct 26, 2018

• #19

He plays - Same 11 that started against Newcastle

 

Mackenzie

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• Oct 26, 2018

• #20

Unlikely I’d have thought, we’re usually very careful about injuries. As others have said, Hughton will keep Wolves guessing.