Today's Football 11-10-20

[FactualFrank]

Republic of Ireland vs Wales 2pm KO.

Kevin Long, H̶a̶r̶r̶y̶ ̶W̶i̶l̶s̶o̶n̶ and Brady start.

[SalisburyClaret]

Big Kevin- elbowed in the eye.

[Duffer_]

Kev coming off with a shiner at best, concussion at worst.

[LeadBelly]

This game is being shown live on S4C; 0-0 after 25 minutes.

[SalisburyClaret]

Done by the same player who kneed Pope in the jaw

[FactualFrank]

A player of ours seems to go off every game, even when they aren't playing for us.

[FactualFrank]

Kev coming off with a shiner at best, concussion at worst.

With concussion, don't they have to come off as a precaution? I'm sure he'll be fine tomorrow.

[claretblue]

rules re concussion and return to play:

If they have a head injury how long does it take for them to come back?

The FA and Premier League have set out clear 'return to play' guidelines for players who are suspected to have suffered concussion. Essentially, no player will be allowed to return for a competitive game for at least six days.

There is no blood test or scan which can diagnose concussion. Diagnosis is made on the basis of history and examination.

The guidelines work on a step-by-step basis, with a player only allowed to progress a step every 24 hours - although this process can often take longer. The steps are: No physical activity, light aerobic exercise, sport specific exercise, non-contact training drills, full contact training, return to play (after an all-clear from the club's medical officer).

[The Enclosure]

Well no Nick Pope today...Southgates pet plays.

[FactualFrank]

Any other games worth watching?

[addisclaret]

rules re concussion and return to play:

If they have a head injury how long does it take for them to come back?

The FA and Premier League have set out clear 'return to play' guidelines for players who are suspected to have suffered concussion. Essentially, no player will be allowed to return for a competitive game for at least six days.

There is no blood test or scan which can diagnose concussion. Diagnosis is made on the basis of history and examination.

The guidelines work on a step-by-step basis, with a player only allowed to progress a step every 24 hours - although this process can often take longer. The steps are: No physical activity, light aerobic exercise, sport specific exercise, non-contact training drills, full contact training, return to play (after an all-clear from the club's medical officer).

He should be fine, the key wording there is "competitive game" and we haven't had one of those yet so he should be able to start if needed.

[Mayoclaret]

Vydra started for CR v Israel

[Sarum]

Matej scores for CR!

[FactualFrank]

Nice!

[tiger76]

Scotland 1 up vs Slovakia, the Slovaks don't look any great shakes, and NI should fancy their chances next month in the play-off.