Richard Wood

[GazLaz]

Good news that he’s available but should players be playing in the same week they get a horrific bang on the head like he did. He stumbled off like a drunk.

[graingrover]

That should be decided by the medical staff and the player not by some overriding political regulation especially from a Federation that is miles off the speed on most fronts .

[BerlinRed]

Need to be mindful that the medical staff are also employed by the club and thus have in interest in us fielding the strongest team possible. This is exactly why said regulation exists.

Very surprised he's available for tomorrow. Hope he's okay!

[andy didcott]

Great news.

[graingrover]

I don’t believe believe the medical staff would sacrifice the very essence of their profession just to ‘ field a side’ .

[Chris Black come back]

Will be very interesting to see if Olowu can perform similarly well tomorrow. Would be good for him to start putting together a consistent run of decision-making and performance level. He was a world beater on Tuesday night.

[Drover]

No matter what,it's great the signs are Woody is recovering well,im sure our medical team would not make any decision unless it was professionally in the best interests of Woody himself first.I will be surprised if he starts tomorrow,but pleased if he does,might start on bench,Or I wonder if it's a red herring from GM,to make Morecombe think he will be playing.

[Donnywolf]

I would be aware of any potential arms etc heading his way

If he starts and I hope he does he will get attention for sure

[donnievic]

Would be very surprised if plays tomorrow even if grant has said he is good to go

[steve@dcfd]

I hope he is available to play that means he’s good in himself whether he plays or not we will see tomorrow. Grant will not want to let Morecambe know he’s not ready.

[Dutch Uncle]

Are there strict rules, or is the club/player/club medical staff free to make a decision? There was clearly an official concussion substitute used on Tuesday. Is there a chance that if we play Woody tomorrow we could be penalised for using an illegal 4th window for a sub on Tuesday? Illegal player used usually means points deductions, or match replayed.

 

[Jonathan]

Are there strict rules, or is the club/player/club medical staff free to make a decision? There was clearly an official concussion substitute used on Tuesday. Is there a chance that if we play Woody tomorrow we could be penalised for using an illegal 4th window for a sub on Tuesday? Illegal player used usually means points deductions, or match replayed.

 

I would imagine it’s indisputable that we made that substation in good faith. The question is then whether subsequent assessment identifies concussion. It’s down to the medical staff to make an assessment and I trust their judgement, but I’m surprised (if) he’s passed fit to play so soon.

[GazLaz]

I don’t believe believe the medical staff would sacrifice the very essence of their profession just to ‘ field a side’ .

A football medical team would never send a player out injured risking further long term complications would they… ask Jon Taylor.

[scawsby steve]

I gave a young fan that was sat in front of me a bollocking for encouraging one of our players to ‘snap him’ , he said why can’t I say that, he’s the opposition?
I said that it could end his promising career and also that he has a wife and young family at home, how would you feel if your dad got a serious disability injury at his workplace and couldn’t work anymore?
I would also say the same if it was an older person that said it too.

There’s absolutely zero chance you would say that to a big shithouse I’m sorry. But congratulations on being the moral arbiter of the home end. Must be nice on that moral high ground.

How is correcting poor behaviour taking the moral high ground? Having met Jimmy I doubt the size of the person would dissuade him

Well said, DVR. I've had the pleasure of spending a day with Jimmy in Blackpool and Fleetwood. Great company.

The only thing that spoiled it was Fleetwood's shithole of a ground, and the usual tonking that we always get there.

[Dutch Uncle]

Are there strict rules, or is the club/player/club medical staff free to make a decision? There was clearly an official concussion substitute used on Tuesday. Is there a chance that if we play Woody tomorrow we could be penalised for using an illegal 4th window for a sub on Tuesday? Illegal player used usually means points deductions, or match replayed.

 

I would imagine it’s indisputable that we made that substation in good faith. The question is then whether subsequent assessment identifies concussion. It’s down to the medical staff to make an assessment and I trust their judgement, but I’m surprised (if) he’s passed fit to play so soon.

Thanks Jonathan. I am no medical expert but I think it is possible that concussion symptoms can be delayed, and I think hence a certain period (8 days??) must pass before clearance if no symptoms appear. If so he would miss the next two games. Again I am not sure if the medical team can override this.

[jmt23]

We seem to be assuming that it is from a direct heavy blow to the head, if that did occur then for his own safety he should not be in the team.  I would have him on the bench, and he would be warming up for 90 mins in-line with the defence
It really all depends on how the cut occurred, it could be a player with those blade type studs just scuffed his head as he landed. These type of studs can be lethal, and it wouldn’t take much force, so no concussion, just a risk of any stitches opening up when he heads it again.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

I'm sure Wood is old enough and wise enough to recognise if he's not right and won't take undue risks.

[Copps is Magic]

Good news that he’s available but should players be playing in the same week they get a horrific bang on the head like he did. He stumbled off like a drunk.

Have to agree. Just from the images he should be getting at least a weeks rest.

[Spilsby Red]

Am sure the club will be aware of Woods is allowed to play. Could be a bit of kidology with morecambe to.
If he’s fit enough to play it’s a bonus

[Alickismyhero]

Its tactical.


There is no way Woody should play for at least 8 days.


 It keeps the opposition guessing.

[Pancho Regan]

I don’t believe believe the medical staff would sacrifice the very essence of their profession just to ‘ field a side’ .

Absolutely agree with this graingrover.
Their professional integrity wouldn’t let that happen in my opinion.

[Guernsey Exile]

They wouldn't risk him, especially days after a contract extension

[drfcsteve]

As much as I want him to play, I can’t see how he can head the ball without opening up them stitches on his head.

[BillyStubbsTears]

If he plays, the policies on concussion aren't worth the paper they are written on.

He walked off the pitch like I walk home after a 12 pint bender.

It'd be brilliant to have a fit Wood playing tomorrow, but the game has to take this issue seriously. This is literally a life and death issue and Shankly was talking b*llocks.

[Bentley Bullet]

Tell him he's Beckenbauer and get him back on.

[Campsall rover]

I would be staggered if he played in the next 2 games.

[Nudga]

Even if he hasn't suffered concussion he shouldn't play with the size of the wound and the swelling won't have gone down fully.

[BillyStubbsTears]

That should be decided by the medical staff and the player not by some overriding political regulation especially from a Federation that is miles off the speed on most fronts .

The player should have absolutely no influence whatsoever on the decision, other than by declaring themselves unfit. One of the main points of the concussion rules is to save players from themselves.

[DonnyNoel]

I don’t believe believe the medical staff would sacrifice the very essence of their profession just to ‘ field a side’ .

Absolutely agree with this graingrover.
Their professional integrity wouldn’t let that happen in my opinion.

Sadly professional sport has history of ignoring the obvious when it comes to this and managers hiding behind "the medical team". I'm not saying thats the case with Woody (albeit he was almost dragged off the pitch) but please dont think its all rosey with medical staff and their judgements on this.

[Padge_DRFC]

Do we know he was actually knocked out? Its perfectly reasonable that he walked off like he did because of the amount t of blood pouring out his head.