Any updates on their fitness?

Will they be in the squad for QPR?

I think the squad are back at Gawthorpe today.

All 3 were training prior to the break. From bits I’ve read I think Twine and Churlinov should be available for QPR. Hopefully a few friendlies / behind closed doors games are sorted and they can get some match fitness. Westwood possibly January return.

arise_sir_charge wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 28, 2022 7:54 am

I think the squad are back at Gawthorpe today.

They were back on friday

arise_sir_charge wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 28, 2022 7:54 am

I think the squad are back at Gawthorpe today.

Already training

None of them will get in barring injuries to starters.

There’s a U21 game today. Might we see them?

Personally really hope all three have been in over this holiday period working on their rehab!

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:41 am

None of them will get in barring injuries to starters.

Or Zaroury has an extended stay in Qatar.

martin_p wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:27 am

Or Zaroury has an extended stay in Qatar.

Or Zaroury has a rest after the World Cup.

I'm hoping to see all 3 on the bench, but I can't see how this could be possible.

Our flippin squad is so strong now, it's magic.

burnley007 wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:08 pm

Or Zaroury has a rest after the World Cup.

Not sure why he’d need a rest, he’s only trained while he’s been there.

I'm looking forward to seeing Twine and Churlinov. Both very good players.

Nori1958 wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 28, 2022 9:25 am

They were back on friday

And took part in a practice match on Monday.

Leisure wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:13 pm

And took part in a practice match on Monday.

Inter squad or another team?

Inter squad.

Leisure wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:24 pm

Inter squad.

Not Inter Milan then Leisure

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:26 pm

Not Inter Milan then Leisure

Nope.

JayRod fit now also?

Quicknick wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:00 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing Twine and Churlinov. Both very good players.

Where does Churlinov play - what position?

Stayingup wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:18 pm

Where does Churlinov play - what position?

From his couple of appearances for us so far looks like another attacking wide player

Big Vinny K wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:22 pm

From his couple of appearances for us so far looks like another attacking wide player

Deffo a Winger

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:25 pm

Deffo a Winger

So its all.out attack for us then. We have two good wingers already.

A lot been written on here about Twine from a football point of view (forget the conspiracy theories ) but we have seen nothing of him. He is making a big step up from league one and there are a going to be a lot of really cheesed off people on here if he turns out to be sh!te. I’m not saying he will be at all but a lot seem to be pinning a lot of hope on a player who has played 20 minutes or so of Championship football. I hope he turns out to be brilliant but at this stage I think it should be a case of ‘curb your enthusiasm’.

From what I saw of Churlinov, I would have said a number 8 or number 10.

Twine will be a good un.......i'm almost certain.

Darnhill Claret wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:12 pm

From what I saw of Churlinov, I would have said a number 8 or number 10.

He looks like he can play anywhere in those attacking areas doesn’t he. I don’t think he’ll be a touchline hugging winger like Zaroury or Benson, more of a floater in between the lines finding pockets of space, either from wide or central.

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:25 am

Twine will be a good un.......i'm almost certain.

Agree, very confident on this one.

Stayingup wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:18 pm

Where does Churlinov play - what position?

Wide. Very like Little. Zaroury only got his place because Darko was injured.

Quicknick wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:58 am

Wide. Very like Little. Zaroury only got his place because Darko was injured.

It also means with Darko on the bench, Zaroury can up the pace and destroy fullbacks then be subbed ... and Darko do the same 2nd half

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:05 am

It also means with Darko on the bench, Zaroury can up the pace and destroy fullbacks then be subbed ... and Darko do the same 2nd half

The wing-power/pace we have now is frightening. You wouldn't want to play against us if you were a Championship defender.

houseboy wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:04 pm

A lot been written on here about Twine from a football point of view (forget the conspiracy theories ) but we have seen nothing of him. He is making a big step up from league one and there are a going to be a lot of really cheesed off people on here if he turns out to be sh!te. I’m not saying he will be at all but a lot seem to be pinning a lot of hope on a player who has played 20 minutes or so of Championship football. I hope he turns out to be brilliant but at this stage I think it should be a case of ‘curb your enthusiasm’.

You are correct in that you never quite know whether a player can play cope at a higher level.
But Twine got the player of the year in division one last year and got a crazy amount of goals and assists. MK Dons had a great season last year reaching the play offs. This season without Twine they are in the relegation places.
A Sunderland fan I know said Twine was the best player in division one last season.
I think Twine was also our most expensive transfer this season too and Kompany has not got a lot wrong so far with the players he paid money for.

Like I said no guarantees but everything suggests that bringing Twine in was less of a risk than pretty much all of the other incoming players - maybe apart from Cullen.

Just been very unlucky with injuries and it’s probably going to take some time now to get his fitness and confidence back. If it doesn’t work out I’d say it’s probably be going to be more down to the injuries than his ability.

Big Vinny K wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:15 am

You are correct in that you never quite know whether a player can play cope at a higher level.
But Twine got the player of the year in division one last year and got a crazy amount of goals and assists. MK Dons had a great season last year reaching the play offs. This season without Twine they are in the relegation places.
A Sunderland fan I know said Twine was the best player in division one last season.
I think Twine was also our most expensive transfer this season too and Kompany has not got a lot wrong so far with the players he paid money for.

Like I said no guarantees but everything suggests that bringing Twine in was less of a risk than pretty much all of the other incoming players - maybe apart from Cullen.

Just been very unlucky with injuries and it’s probably going to take some time now to get his fitness and confidence back. If it doesn’t work out I’d say it’s probably be going to be more down to the injuries than his ability.

Spot on. I await his appearance with hope and expectation and as you do rightly say VK hasn’t got much of anything wrong so far. I hope his injuries don’t affect his confidence when moving up a league. I suppose the other issue is exactly who do you drop just now to let him in. He may have to wait for injuries or suspensions as it stands, although a couple of cameo subs would be good. To be fair like most Clarets I’m still trying to wake myself up to see if we are dreaming, what a time to be a Claret.

What an exciting, attacking squad of young talent we have now. VK will have some tricky selection choices and it might no longer be such a big deal if Southampton choose to recall Tella.

I just hope that Westwood gets back to his best to strengthen our midfield options. If he’s fit again, the manager will be able to rotate Cork, Cullen, Bastien, Brownhill and Westy in the event of fatigue, injury or suspension. We now have 2/3 like-for-like options in every position.

Exciting times.

IWOODLOVETT wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:49 pm

What an exciting, attacking squad of young talent we have now. VK will have some tricky selection choices and it might no longer be such a big deal if Southampton choose to recall Tella.

I just hope that Westwood gets back to his best to strengthen our midfield options. If he’s fit again, the manager will be able to rotate Cork, Cullen, Bastien, Brownhill and Westy in the event of fatigue, injury or suspension. We now have 2/3 like-for-like options in every position.

Exciting times.

Someone will be along shortly to tell us we owe a ton of money!
Stop enjoying yourselves.

Let's hope the 2nd half of the season is even better than the 1st!!

So I happened to be golfing with an ex footballer/coach yesterday and whilst discussing Burnley I mentioned about Twine, and he says “I used to coach Twine, He’s a really good player”

Any news that Twine and Darko are now match fit?

Top Claret wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 03, 2022 8:51 pm

Any news that Twine and Darko are now match fit?

They are. Buckle up, the Championship's best team just got better.

Ashley off to America in January ?

We owe a ton of money guys. Stop enjoying yourselves ffs.

Rowls wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 03, 2022 10:54 pm

We owe a ton of money guys. Stop enjoying yourselves ffs.

Must have missed something Rowls. Seen this on a few threads, what's happened? Who's crying?