Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

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Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by warksclaret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:49 pm

Is anyone else getting concerned at Nicks lengthy absence for what at the time was described as a routine operation. I think at the time when first announced it was felt he was in with a chance of the Euros.Has anyone got any update on Nicks progress

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Peter Loo » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:54 pm

warksclaret wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:49 pm
Is anyone else getting concerned at Nicks lengthy absence for what at the time was described as a routine operation. I think at the time when first announced it was felt he was in with a chance of the Euros.Has anyone got any update on Nicks progress
Yes me it just seems a long time.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Gordaleman » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:55 pm

Yes, we probably should be worried, especially as Sean thought it was necessary to bring in a more experienced back up than BPF.

Let's hope we see Pope against Cadiz, or it might be fingernails time.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by bfcjg » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:04 pm

I want him 100% fit when he starts not rushed in.
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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by SalisburyClaret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:09 pm

Got to think that Hennessy is going to play v Brighton at least
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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Peter Loo » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:12 pm

bfcjg wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:04 pm
I want him 100% fit when he starts not rushed in.
No one is saying that.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:12 pm

If Hennessy was brought in to be number one for a long time we wouldn’t have loaned out the lad to Sheff Wed.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by tarkys_ears » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:13 pm

SalisburyClaret wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:09 pm
Got to think that Hennessy is going to play v Brighton at least
I did jest if he was brought in as backup.

Now I'm not so sure...

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by tiger76 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:19 pm

Absolutely! we should, WH is a decent enough number 2, and should definitely be an upgrade on BPF or Norris, but Nick Pope provides reassurance when he's between the sticks, and the whole defence just looks more solid with him barking instructions out, and commanding his area.

The really worrying aspect is how little news there's been on Pope's progress, you'd have thought by now there would have been some form of update by the club.

They usually say no news is good news, but in this instance I'm not sure I agree.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by NewClaret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:19 pm

I’m worried. If there’s no sight of him in this weeks friendly or Cadiz I’ll be bricking it.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Devils_Advocate » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:21 pm

Brighton is a 6 pointer already so we could do with Pope in goals

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by burnley007 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:21 pm

He'll play this weekend I reckon.

...fingers crossed!

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by warksclaret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:33 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:19 pm
Absolutely! we should, WH is a decent enough number 2, and should definitely be an upgrade on BPF or Norris, but Nick Pope provides reassurance when he's between the sticks, and the whole defence just looks more solid with him barking instructions out, and commanding his area.

The really worrying aspect is how little news there's been on Pope's progress, you'd have thought by now there would have been some form of update by the club.

They usually say no news is good news, but in this instance I'm not sure I agree.
Agreed-its the absence of information thats worrying.SD likes doing his precis of injuries in conferences ie "hes training on grass", or "we are pleased the way the operation went" or "hes coming along nicely". However its been deadly quiet with this one.Maybe I am being paranoid on this but recall how long Barnes hernia operation too to resolve itself

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by ClaretTony » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:39 pm

warksclaret wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:49 pm
Is anyone else getting concerned at Nicks lengthy absence for what at the time was described as a routine operation. I think at the time when first announced it was felt he was in with a chance of the Euros.Has anyone got any update on Nicks progress
Ruled out of the Euros immediately after they knew he needed surgery. Don’t think he’s far away.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by tiger76 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:40 pm

SalisburyClaret wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:09 pm
Got to think that Hennessy is going to play v Brighton at least
Hmm! so if Hennessey plays, who's on the bench Norris? that's a worry in itself.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Tall Paul » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:42 pm

I seem to remember his not putting in an appearance until the final preseason friendly last summer. I wouldn't be too concerned.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by RalphCoatesComb » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:43 pm

As usual we, the fans, are left guessing. Years of pre-season guessing should have taught us one thing... what will be, will be.

Nick Pope will between the sticks in the coming season. Unfortunately, those sticks might not be ours :(

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by warksclaret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:43 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:39 pm
Ruled out of the Euros immediately after they knew he needed surgery. Don’t think he’s far away.
CT-well at least thats encouraging.If we are this family club that the owners want to develop (and we all care about the team), all it would have taken is someone at the club saying exactly that "we dont think Nick is too faraway". Just gives fans a little bit of assurance about one of the best keepers we have ever had

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by tiger76 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:46 pm

warksclaret wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:33 pm
Agreed-its the absence of information thats worrying.SD likes doing his precis of injuries in conferences ie "hes training on grass", or "we are pleased the way the operation went" or "hes coming along nicely". However its been deadly quiet with this one.Maybe I am being paranoid on this but recall how long Barnes hernia operation too to resolve itself
I just hope we're being ultra cautious regarding Nick, and we don't want to bring him back before he's 100% ready.

The interesting aspect is should Hennessey start the first couple of league games, and being optimistic he keeps a couple of clean sheets, what then when Pope is fit, does he come straight back in or not, we know SD generally rewards guys who're performing, but it would be a big call to leave NP out if he's fit, mind you a nice problem to have should it arise. :)

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:47 pm

Yes. Yes he does.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by the_fat_shearer » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:57 pm

I've heard he's touch and go...

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Post by taio » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:02 pm

warksclaret wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:43 pm
CT-well at least thats encouraging.If we are this family club that the owners want to develop (and we all care about the team), all it would have taken is someone at the club saying exactly that "we dont think Nick is too faraway". Just gives fans a little bit of assurance about one of the best keepers we have ever had
I recall Dyche pretty much said that the other day.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by bobinho » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:06 pm

Why so many `bricking it`?

He's had an op, and is now recovering and getting fit to play football at the very highest level. It takes time, and we need to be patient. If he's not ready, then the extremely competent number 2 plays until he is.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by LeadBelly » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:07 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:21 pm
Brighton is a 6 pointer already so we could do with Pope in goals
How so? Both currently in the top 5.
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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Vegas Claret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:11 pm

it was only a week or so that news was about of him being offered a new contract. None of the big teams need a new number 1 keeper so he's staying I reckon

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Devils_Advocate » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:12 pm

LeadBelly wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:07 pm
How so? Both currently in the top 5.
Along with 5 other clubs us and Brighton are in the leagues bottom tier and are going to be battling against relegation. Its therefore a 6 pointer and if we lose it then you've got to fear the worst for the rest of the season

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Post by boatshed bill » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:15 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:12 pm
Along with 5 other clubs us and Brighton are in the leagues bottom tier and are going to be battling against relegation. Its therefore a 6 pointer and if we lose it then you've got to fear the worst for the rest of the season
Nailed on draw, IMO.

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Post by tim_noone » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:25 pm

Btts Burnley win 13 / 2.

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Post by WiscoClaret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:46 pm

This worried me a little. Probably paper talk but my heart definitely sank. ONLY REASON We’d be in the market for Rammers is if Pope was on his way out. 😭


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Post by minnieclaret » Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:52 pm

LeadBelly wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:07 pm
How so? Both currently in the top 5.
Correct. It’s a 6 pointer for European comps.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by martin_p » Mon Aug 02, 2021 11:43 pm

I’m sure we’ll be seeing white smoke soon.

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by Taffy on the wing » Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:27 am

I'm just worried that i might start to worry about things........Do you guys think i should worry?
Just thinking about it makes me nervous.

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Post by Vegas Claret » Tue Aug 03, 2021 4:38 am

WiscoClaret wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:46 pm
This worried me a little. Probably paper talk but my heart definitely sank. ONLY REASON We’d be in the market for Rammers is if Pope was on his way out. 😭


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Considering Sheff Utd have told Arsenal they want 35 million for him.............

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Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

Post by yosserhughes » Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:14 am

Let's hope he's not got a toe injury ?

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Post by Local cricketer » Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:52 am

Is he back on the grass

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Post by Gordaleman » Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:38 am

yosserhughes wrote:
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:14 am
Let's hope he's not got a toe injury ?
Talking of which, I did notice that Tarky played against Tranmere with a thumb injury.

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Post by wilks_bfc » Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:10 am

The club have just announced a new “muscle recovery” partnership with “pulseroll”

Pope features a in the promo vid

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