lovejoy Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 anyone think he is starting to take the piss a bit? Emre blowJan 27 2007 By Alan Oliver, The Evening Chronicle Emre is out of Newcastle United's game with Aston Villa at St James' Park on Wednesday night in the latest injury setback for manager Glenn Roeder. Roeder is not expecting to see the little midfielder back in a black-and-white shirt for another couple of weeks because of his calf injury, while Celestine Babayaro continues to drag his feet following his hamstring injury and a bout of flu. But there was better news for Roeder regarding Damien Duff and Titus Bramble, who both came through a full-scale practice match at United's training ground yesterday to put themselves in contention for Wednesday night. The pair both played 80 minutes, while Stephen Carr - who returned against West Ham last Saturday after his long lay-off with a foot injury - topped up his fitness, with Steven Taylor also getting a good work-out after serving his one-match suspension against the Hammers. In my view, Emre has been terrific this season and so committed to United, but the Turkish international's situation has to be of increasing concern for Roeder, with the 26-year-old suffering from a calf problem and struggling to come to terms with the FA racism charge - which he is denying - hanging over him. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Before the West Ham game I said the longer Emre is out the harder it will be for him to return after he was "knocked sideways" by the racist allegations, and this remains the case. Roeder said today: "Emre's on the treatment table, and I don't expect him back for a couple of weeks." Babayaro and Craig Moore will return to training on Monday, but the Villa game will come too soon for the two defenders. However, Antoine Sibierski is ready to return after missing the West Ham game through concussion. Meanwhile, long-term absentees Shola Ameobi and Michael Owen are making good progress from their respective hip and knee injuries. "Shola's had fantastic news from his surgeon regarding his hip," added Roeder. "He's got good movement now, and is making good progress. He tells me he cannot remember the last time he had no pain in his hip, but he hasn't now. "But while he is feeling great to be back around the training ground, we are still not expecting him to play again for us this season. In his absence, I think people are now realising how much Shola has done for this club. "For the last 18 months he's put his career on the line for Newcastle United. "And Michael's working like a Trojan in a bid to get fit and is focusing on playing again this season. "Both Shola and Michael deserve to be fit as soon as possible." Midfielder Charles N'Zogbia is still four to six weeks away from a return from the knee injury he suffered in the Premiership defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in December, while the groin injury which saw Shay Given limp off against West Ham will keep the keeper out for the minimum of a month. Peter Ramage is expected back slightly earlier after his hamstring problems. Young keeper Tim Krul has had another cartilage operation and United are not putting any date on his return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 unfortunately, i do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I hope you aren't suggesting that he is a work shy foreigner... cos... http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/Tonito44/ThatsRacist.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Only Milner and Butt have made more first team appearances than him this season tbh I'm not sure why he should be singled out over the rest of the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptoon Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 There is the obvious worry that this racist remark storm is the real reason he's still 'injured'. But you have to give him the benefit of the doubt untill you have something concrete and definate on him. As pointed out he does put in the graft for us on the pitch, there's no lack of effort problem and his attendence record is good. I love seeing him play too, top quality player capable of something special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Blatantly got Gooched yesterday tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I also think that Emre's absence is more to do with the racism charge, than 'injury'. Did he not sustain the 'injury' at the time, or just after the charge was made? Perhaps the club suspect he will be a target of Wind-up merchants until his name is cleared, or the charges are proven. He already seems to have a short temper, and any provocation could just get him into more bother! Suppose we'll see how quickly he is available for duty if he is cleared. MJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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