| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, 14:02 - Jan 1 with 2377 views | knocker |
Should he be allowed to go to Africa? I don't think so. |  | | |  |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 14:11 - Jan 1 with 2334 views | terryb |
If we stopped him going he would not be allowed to play for us. | | | |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 14:22 - Jan 1 with 2281 views | distortR |
that would really endear us to him. | | | |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 14:27 - Jan 1 with 2246 views | slmrstid |
Its not ideal for us but Ilias Chair going to AFCON to represent Morrocco is a huge deal for both himself, and us as a club in our standing in sending several players to a major tournament.
We need to get away from this thinking that our club and league is more important in the global football scene, just because of the tournament's timing. |  | | |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 14:42 - Jan 1 with 2156 views | knocker |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 14:11 - Jan 1 by terryb |
If we stopped him going he would not be allowed to play for us. |
I think he will play tomorrow. But what if he won't be fit for another week or so? | | | |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 16:19 - Jan 1 with 1975 views | tkqpr |
Even if hes injured, he should go.
A month in the Cameronian Sunshine.....ah, that will recharge the bones nicely!  |  | | |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 20:10 - Jan 1 with 1608 views | eastside_r |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 14:27 - Jan 1 by slmrstid |
Its not ideal for us but Ilias Chair going to AFCON to represent Morrocco is a huge deal for both himself, and us as a club in our standing in sending several players to a major tournament.
We need to get away from this thinking that our club and league is more important in the global football scene, just because of the tournament's timing. |
This and I'd add that, like it or not, Chair is an asset to the club. If he performs well on the international stage, then this is good not just for him but also the club.
If he is not fit for us, I would expect him to fly out to be assessed by the Morocco medical people, only then will a decision by made by them (not us.) |  | | |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 20:23 - Jan 1 with 1562 views | CiderwithRsie |
For years I've laughed at Premier League clubs hoovering up talent from Africa and then bitching when said players go to the AFCON. I don't want to be that club. | | | |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 20:24 - Jan 1 with 1559 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 14:11 - Jan 1 by terryb |
If we stopped him going he would not be allowed to play for us. |
And that ends that, to be fair. |  |
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| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 20:53 - Jan 1 with 1486 views | terryb |
Morocco have added an extra player to their squad (one more than the 28 allowed) last week.
I have no idea who the added player is, or his position, but perhaps they are covering themselves in case a player has to withdraw. | | | |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 21:00 - Jan 1 with 1445 views | aston_hoop |
I think Chair almost played v Bristol City, he probably will tomorrow and certainly be fine by the 10th for Morocco's first game.
I'm also sure Mo Salah will get hauled off for Liverpool with 15 minutes remaining tomorrow, pull out injured for Egypt and then be fine by the time Liverpool next have a league match on 16th. |  |
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| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 21:15 - Jan 1 with 1395 views | nix |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 20:10 - Jan 1 by eastside_r |
This and I'd add that, like it or not, Chair is an asset to the club. If he performs well on the international stage, then this is good not just for him but also the club.
If he is not fit for us, I would expect him to fly out to be assessed by the Morocco medical people, only then will a decision by made by them (not us.) |
Definitely this! If they decide he's not fit enough then it would be up to them to send him back. I think he'd want the opportunity and if we want to keep our players happy, we have to show we won't hold them back from these opportunities.
I think the point will be moot anyway. I think he'll be back for tomorrow. |  | | |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 21:55 - Jan 1 with 1289 views | aston_hoop |
Pics on the Twitter suggesting Chair has already traveled. | |
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| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 22:00 - Jan 1 with 1262 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 21:55 - Jan 1 by aston_hoop |
Pics on the Twitter suggesting Chair has already traveled. |
Actual scenes earlier as the Loftus Road staff try and stop Chair from travelling.
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| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 22:09 - Jan 1 with 1222 views | Bakes |
Chair is on a private jet with Imran Louza and Adam Masina (Watford)
So was/is he injured?
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| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 22:15 - Jan 1 with 1191 views | aston_hoop |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 22:09 - Jan 1 by Bakes |
Chair is on a private jet with Imran Louza and Adam Masina (Watford)
So was/is he injured?
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On the plus side, I assume Dieng will wait for Mendy and Mane to finish up at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night before traveling with them. | |
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| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 22:20 - Jan 1 with 1167 views | kensalriser |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 21:00 - Jan 1 by aston_hoop |
I think Chair almost played v Bristol City, he probably will tomorrow and certainly be fine by the 10th for Morocco's first game.
I'm also sure Mo Salah will get hauled off for Liverpool with 15 minutes remaining tomorrow, pull out injured for Egypt and then be fine by the time Liverpool next have a league match on 16th. |
Why would Salah be complicit in avoiding representing his country when it's his personal choice in the first place? |  |
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| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 22:25 - Jan 1 with 1145 views | aston_hoop |
| If Chair is not fit for Birmingham game, on 22:20 - Jan 1 by kensalriser |
Why would Salah be complicit in avoiding representing his country when it's his personal choice in the first place? |
I dunno, do Liverpool's physio's have the power to declare him physically unfit to travel or something? I just fancied a dig at Liverpool to be honest | |
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