Player Watch Tom Mitchell

[Kirby]

Bugger, I thought he might just do a Chick and rid himself of it.

Phrasing?

 

[sr36]

Certainly wasn't a pleasant by-product of the nailing process at the start of a crucifixion.

Bring out the saw. Sounds like removal of metatarsals will get him back sooner as well as helping him with future crucifixions.

 

[sideswipe]

Bring out the saw. Sounds like removal of metatarsals will get him back sooner as well as helping him with future crucifixions.

Reckon a hammer and chisel would be better for the job.

 

[Kirby]

 

[manicpie]

And their rate of healing makes manic look like a speedreader.

In fairness to old manic, I only read the first couple of lines

 

[manicpie]

Bring out the saw. Sounds like removal of metatarsals will get him back sooner as well as helping him with future crucifixions.

I'm a traditionalist, you can't beat the old nine inch nail through the metatarsal

 

[Fat Jesus]

In fairness to old manic, I only read the first couple of lines

Not enough pictures to keep you or I interested.

 

[manicpie]

Not enough pictures to keep you or I interested.

Pretty much. I don't read anything longer than 4 sentences

 

[sideswipe]

Pretty much. I don't read anything longer than 4 sentences

Do you say the words as you read them?

 

[manicpie]

Do you say the words as you read them?

Yes, yes I do

 

[sr36]

I'm a traditionalist, you can't beat the old nine inch nail through the metatarsal

Problem is it stops you from walking, let alone running. It's what made fat jesus so fat.

 

[Kirby]

Do you say the words as you read them?

Only the rude ones.

Goes down a treat on a crowded train.

 

[Daicosian silk]

It may well be that Titch’s plantar fascia release surgery indirectly contributed to the development of a second metatarsal stress fracture. Releasing the plantar fascia weakens the longitudinal arch and increases the load on the forefoot making it more prone to developing stress fractures.

 

[vinnievavoom]

It may well be that Titch’s plantar fascia release surgery indirectly contributed to the development of a second metatarsal stress fracture. Releasing the plantar fascia weakens the longitudinal arch and increases the load on the forefoot making it more prone to developing stress fractures.

Sounds ominous. I don't imagine There's a quick fix?

 

[whiskeytown]

I doubt we see much of him in 2025.

Body ageing… now a limited preseason… and more competition for midfield spots now

 

[Daicos Torpedo]

Only the rude ones.

Goes down a treat on a crowded train.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

 

[jimmy35]

apart

 

[76woodenspooners]

I’m surprised that this is considered novel?

Don’t dancers do this kind of thing?

 

[pablo disco bar]

I doubt we see much of him in 2025.

Body ageing… now a limited preseason… and more competition for midfield spots now

Won't see out the year imo

 

[IlovethePies]

I doubt we see much of him in 2025.

Body ageing… now a limited preseason… and more competition for midfield spots now

My like for this comment is not that I like the content, but what you have said is true.
I don't think Titch will be able to play a significant role next year.
Bring on the next generation of inside mids who can contest stoppages in the pressurised heat that the game still entails around the ground.

I hope you are right about the more competition for midfield spots part... Titch is a particular type of player and any exact or very similar replacement for him will not be subject to any competition.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

I really hope he doesn't miss most of 2025

Really praying this is a situation where can basically be back for the start of the season

It can't be stressed enough how crucial he is to our Premiership chances

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

No rush to be back at the start of the seaon. As long as he's fit and firing come the business end, that's what counts. He's been around long enough to ensure his fitness base is large enough to weather a slow start.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

No rush to be back at the start of the seaon. As long as he's fit and firing come the business end, that's what counts. He's been around long enough to ensure his fitness base is large enough to weather a slow start.

Oh the pre-season thing doesn't bother me that much

By the time most ultra professional footballers are in their 30s the fitness value of a pre-season is going to be at least somewhat diminished. I doubt Titch is going to have an issue with "fitness" per se

More about I guess, conditioning leading into the rigours of the season proper? (I'm probably not explaining myself properly). Also, just for us to have him in the side for as many games as possible.

 

[Kappa]

I think it's clearly a long shot he returns to the best 22.

Many people forget in 2023 he actually didn't have a great year, just finished strongly in the finals. Turning 32 and a lot of the past 12 months has been recovering from foot injuries. A premiership contender needs to have younger players taking the spots of guys like him