Regarding Lewis Page, I am still ridiculously tired of seeing so called jokes about him getting injured from whatever someone wants to make up. All for either cheap lol’s or to just have a laugh at his expense.
What Page has been through, physically and mentally, you wouldn’t wish that on anyone, let alone a player who let me tell you, is highly regarded by everyone at the club, and absolutely loves representing us whenever he got the chance.
I would love nothing more than to see him be involved if/when games are played and to play well too. The pandemic might just have been a slight blessing in disguise for him as it means everyone starts at the same level. If he gets through this period unscathed, and I am confident he will, he could be a very decent option for us going forward.
I wish him all the best, it would be incredibly sad not to.
Regarding Lewis Page, I am still ridiculously tired of seeing so called jokes about him getting injured from whatever someone wants to make up. All for either cheap lol’s or to just have a laugh at his expense.
What Page has been through, physically and mentally, you wouldn’t wish that on anyone, let alone a player who let me tell you, is highly regarded by everyone at the club, and absolutely loves representing us whenever he got the chance.
I would love nothing more than to see him be involved if/when games are played and to play well too. The pandemic might just have been a slight blessing in disguise for him as it means everyone starts at the same level. If he gets through this period unscathed, and I am confident he will, he could be a very decent option for us going forward.
I wish him all the best, it would be incredibly sad not to.
Best left back at the club when fit
Potentially... He's never played in the Championship
Certainly more of an attacking Left-Back compared to Purrington
Page suits playing with wingbacks more than Purrington does. I don't reckon we'll see much if any of Lewis this season though. He hasn't played in over a year and he's repeatedly broken down in training and in low-impact U23 games so he'll be vastly behind the pace and at real risk of further injury. He's also out of contract at the end of the season. I doubt he'd really want to be thrown into tough games knowing he probably won't be getting a new contract with us and risk not being fit when teams are possibly looking to pick up players in the summer.
I do remember that I associate our upturn in form at the start of Bowyer's reign with Page coming back into the squad though. I remember him scoring a banger against Plymouth and getting an assist against Northampton and it bringing a feeling of freshness onto the pitch as well as in the dugout. I'd love for him to play, make a difference and put his injury worries behind him. Would probably do wonders for his confidence and mental health
Ironically that was his best spell with us because Bowyer was able to rotate him with Dasilva - Into the next season and we couldnt get another LB so Page played every game and paid the price for it
Hopefully we may see similar again with Page / Purrington swapping every so often - All depends if Doughty is viewed at the club as someone who can play LB or LWB and hasnt just been played because there is no one else
Regarding Lewis Page, I am still ridiculously tired of seeing so called jokes about him getting injured from whatever someone wants to make up. All for either cheap lol’s or to just have a laugh at his expense.
What Page has been through, physically and mentally, you wouldn’t wish that on anyone, let alone a player who let me tell you, is highly regarded by everyone at the club, and absolutely loves representing us whenever he got the chance.
I would love nothing more than to see him be involved if/when games are played and to play well too. The pandemic might just have been a slight blessing in disguise for him as it means everyone starts at the same level. If he gets through this period unscathed, and I am confident he will, he could be a very decent option for us going forward.
I wish him all the best, it would be incredibly sad not to.
I think that's a bit harsh to be honest. I'm sure everyone wants him to be fully recovered, injury free and go on to have a decent career. The 'jokes' are just that, light hearted and not meant to cause offence not that I find them overly funny. I doubt there's anyone who doesn't wish him all the best.
Regarding Lewis Page, I am still ridiculously tired of seeing so called jokes about him getting injured from whatever someone wants to make up. All for either cheap lol’s or to just have a laugh at his expense.
What Page has been through, physically and mentally, you wouldn’t wish that on anyone, let alone a player who let me tell you, is highly regarded by everyone at the club, and absolutely loves representing us whenever he got the chance.
I would love nothing more than to see him be involved if/when games are played and to play well too. The pandemic might just have been a slight blessing in disguise for him as it means everyone starts at the same level. If he gets through this period unscathed, and I am confident he will, he could be a very decent option for us going forward.
I wish him all the best, it would be incredibly sad not to.
Best left back at the club when fit
agree with that....trouble is he's never fit, yes he might be now, but let's see how he holds up with physical contact etc....don't be surprised to read on the website that he's got another knock before we play our next game.
He might be worth a 'pay as you play' if we end up in div 3 and the budget means we remain fishing in the shallow end of the crocks, codgers and cast offs pool. The flashes of ability were bright indeed but they were fleeting and very far between. Much as there is affection for the chap his predisposition to awfully bad luck must make him very risky for a poorly funded third division side.
He might be worth a 'pay as you play' if we end up in div 3 and the budget means we remain fishing in the shallow end of the crocks, codgers and cast offs pool. The flashes of ability were bright indeed but they were fleeting and very far between. Much as there is affection for the chap his predisposition to awfully bad luck must make him very risky for a poorly funded third division side.
I don't think many players outside of part-time non-league would be playing without some kind of basic wage.
Regarding Lewis Page, I am still ridiculously tired of seeing so called jokes about him getting injured from whatever someone wants to make up. All for either cheap lol’s or to just have a laugh at his expense.
What Page has been through, physically and mentally, you wouldn’t wish that on anyone, let alone a player who let me tell you, is highly regarded by everyone at the club, and absolutely loves representing us whenever he got the chance.
I would love nothing more than to see him be involved if/when games are played and to play well too. The pandemic might just have been a slight blessing in disguise for him as it means everyone starts at the same level. If he gets through this period unscathed, and I am confident he will, he could be a very decent option for us going forward.
I wish him all the best, it would be incredibly sad not to.
I think that's a bit harsh to be honest. I'm sure everyone wants him to be fully recovered, injury free and go on to have a decent career. The 'jokes' are just that, light hearted and not meant to cause offence not that I find them overly funny. I doubt there's anyone who doesn't wish him all the best.
I’m not on about just on here though, but on Twitter or Facebook or wherever else as well. I’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of spiteful and nasty comments that many people say are jokes or light hearted. But they do cause offence because it’s simply not funny. I’ve also seen many where people don’t give a crap and don’t wish him the best, instead abuse him.
Page has been incredibly unfortunate with his injuries over the last 18 months. For sure it’s been frustrating for everyone, but none more so than himself. I’ve made the point lots of times elsewhere and on here, but it’s the same principle, if something you couldn’t control stopped you doing something you love or your job over and over again for a prolonged period of time, it would cause immense strain and damage to your confidence and mental health. Page is no different. I know for a fact that he has suffered badly from this, he’s been distraught in tears and more that is just not my place or anyone else’s to say.
So overall, I don’t believe what I said was harsh or untrue in anyway. To me, and certainly to others because current players have said it themselves, making jokes or comments about someone’s injuries in the game is wrong and it’s nasty and it only contributes to a worsened mental health state because players, no matter how hard they may try, see these things and they’re human, just like the rest of us.
Regarding Lewis Page, I am still ridiculously tired of seeing so called jokes about him getting injured from whatever someone wants to make up. All for either cheap lol’s or to just have a laugh at his expense.
What Page has been through, physically and mentally, you wouldn’t wish that on anyone, let alone a player who let me tell you, is highly regarded by everyone at the club, and absolutely loves representing us whenever he got the chance.
I would love nothing more than to see him be involved if/when games are played and to play well too. The pandemic might just have been a slight blessing in disguise for him as it means everyone starts at the same level. If he gets through this period unscathed, and I am confident he will, he could be a very decent option for us going forward.
I wish him all the best, it would be incredibly sad not to.
I think that's a bit harsh to be honest. I'm sure everyone wants him to be fully recovered, injury free and go on to have a decent career. The 'jokes' are just that, light hearted and not meant to cause offence not that I find them overly funny. I doubt there's anyone who doesn't wish him all the best.
I’m not on about just on here though, but on Twitter or Facebook or wherever else as well. I’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of spiteful and nasty comments that many people say are jokes or light hearted. But they do cause offence because it’s simply not funny. I’ve also seen many where people don’t give a crap and don’t wish him the best, instead abuse him.
Page has been incredibly unfortunate with his injuries over the last 18 months. For sure it’s been frustrating for everyone, but none more so than himself. I’ve made the point lots of times elsewhere and on here, but it’s the same principle, if something you couldn’t control stopped you doing something you love or your job over and over again for a prolonged period of time, it would cause immense strain and damage to your confidence and mental health. Page is no different. I know for a fact that he has suffered badly from this, he’s been distraught in tears and more that is just not my place or anyone else’s to say.
So overall, I don’t believe what I said was harsh or untrue in anyway. To me, and certainly to others because current players have said it themselves, making jokes or comments about someone’s injuries in the game is wrong and it’s nasty and it only contributes to a worsened mental health state because players, no matter how hard they may try, see these things and they’re human, just like the rest of us.
My comment was just about on here which I don't think has been too bad, can't comment about twitter and Facebook as not seen them. If he reads this stuff and it upsets him then obviously I'd agree it should be stopped. Anyone who doesn't wish him well for the future is just an idiot.
Regarding Lewis Page, I am still ridiculously tired of seeing so called jokes about him getting injured from whatever someone wants to make up. All for either cheap lol’s or to just have a laugh at his expense.
What Page has been through, physically and mentally, you wouldn’t wish that on anyone, let alone a player who let me tell you, is highly regarded by everyone at the club, and absolutely loves representing us whenever he got the chance.
I would love nothing more than to see him be involved if/when games are played and to play well too. The pandemic might just have been a slight blessing in disguise for him as it means everyone starts at the same level. If he gets through this period unscathed, and I am confident he will, he could be a very decent option for us going forward.
I wish him all the best, it would be incredibly sad not to.
I think that's a bit harsh to be honest. I'm sure everyone wants him to be fully recovered, injury free and go on to have a decent career. The 'jokes' are just that, light hearted and not meant to cause offence not that I find them overly funny. I doubt there's anyone who doesn't wish him all the best.
I’m not on about just on here though, but on Twitter or Facebook or wherever else as well. I’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of spiteful and nasty comments that many people say are jokes or light hearted. But they do cause offence because it’s simply not funny. I’ve also seen many where people don’t give a crap and don’t wish him the best, instead abuse him.
Page has been incredibly unfortunate with his injuries over the last 18 months. For sure it’s been frustrating for everyone, but none more so than himself. I’ve made the point lots of times elsewhere and on here, but it’s the same principle, if something you couldn’t control stopped you doing something you love or your job over and over again for a prolonged period of time, it would cause immense strain and damage to your confidence and mental health. Page is no different. I know for a fact that he has suffered badly from this, he’s been distraught in tears and more that is just not my place or anyone else’s to say.
So overall, I don’t believe what I said was harsh or untrue in anyway. To me, and certainly to others because current players have said it themselves, making jokes or comments about someone’s injuries in the game is wrong and it’s nasty and it only contributes to a worsened mental health state because players, no matter how hard they may try, see these things and they’re human, just like the rest of us.
Perhaps getting away from the Valley would cure him...
He has been injured since his very first game at The Valley and that was playing for Coventry City.
Since then it has been regularly occurring, and like Vetokele he was played when unfit,as happened at Scunthorpe..
If I was him I would consider that.
You might be right, sometimes for one reason or another, it just doesn’t work at one club for players. That’s not to say anyone has done anything wrong, but maybe a fresh start is what he needs.
I hope he manages to play and does well, whether he gets a new contract or not, he needs this period now to go well, and I’m optimistic that it will.
@Sage has made a valid point as a result of which I withdraw my attempt at humour A few posts ago and apologise to Lewis. In my own defence, I too have had to give up work prematurely through Ill health this year at a suboptimal time financially. It is not funny and presents a number of challenges (and opportunities too hopefully). Far from seeking “cheap lols” or having a pop at Lewis, my only intention was to seek a little ironic humour from a bad situation. In retrospect I can understand that maybe wasn’t the most thoughtful thing to do and there will be no repeat.
FWIW, I too think that Lewis is potentially by far the best left wing back at the club and we have missed his abilities going forward. I wish him well.
@Sage has made a valid point as a result of which I withdraw my attempt at humour A few posts ago and apologise to Lewis. In my own defence, I too have had to give up work prematurely through Ill health this year at a suboptimal time financially. It is not funny and presents a number of challenges (and opportunities too hopefully). Far from seeking “cheap lols” or having a pop at Lewis, my only intention was to seek a little ironic humour from a bad situation. In retrospect I can understand that maybe wasn’t the most thoughtful thing to do and there will be no repeat.
FWIW, I too think that Lewis is potentially by far the best left wing back at the club and we have missed his abilities going forward. I wish him well.
Good on you @Sillybilly and I’m sorry to learn you have had a tough time yourself.
For me, I feel obliged to speak about Lewis, as although I’ve never had interaction with him personally, I’ve spoken to a number of people who have. One specifically who has been close to him, so I know that these things do get to players and seeing them can really cause them to feel down/depressed/lose even more confidence in themselves.
He’s definitely had a tough time, and I really, really hope he plays a part because when fit, I don’t think his ability can ever be questioned.
Page suits playing with wingbacks more than Purrington does. I don't reckon we'll see much if any of Lewis this season though. He hasn't played in over a year and he's repeatedly broken down in training and in low-impact U23 games so he'll be vastly behind the pace and at real risk of further injury. He's also out of contract at the end of the season. I doubt he'd really want to be thrown into tough games knowing he probably won't be getting a new contract with us and risk not being fit when teams are possibly looking to pick up players in the summer.
I do remember that I associate our upturn in form at the start of Bowyer's reign with Page coming back into the squad though. I remember him scoring a banger against Plymouth and getting an assist against Northampton and it bringing a feeling of freshness onto the pitch as well as in the dugout. I'd love for him to play, make a difference and put his injury worries behind him. Would probably do wonders for his confidence and mental health
If we do get back to playing again and we go with 352, I would consider using JFC at left wing back. Two big ifs there- Jake has had his own issues, but he played well there in the derby and Fulham games.
Regarding Lewis Page, I am still ridiculously tired of seeing so called jokes about him getting injured from whatever someone wants to make up. All for either cheap lol’s or to just have a laugh at his expense.
What Page has been through, physically and mentally, you wouldn’t wish that on anyone, let alone a player who let me tell you, is highly regarded by everyone at the club, and absolutely loves representing us whenever he got the chance.
I would love nothing more than to see him be involved if/when games are played and to play well too. The pandemic might just have been a slight blessing in disguise for him as it means everyone starts at the same level. If he gets through this period unscathed, and I am confident he will, he could be a very decent option for us going forward.
I wish him all the best, it would be incredibly sad not to.
Best left back at the club when fit
agree with that....trouble is he's never fit, yes he might be now, but let's see how he holds up with physical contact etc....don't be surprised to read on the website that he's got another knock before we play our next game.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but these injuries never seem to be the same one do they? It seems that Page's body either cannot take a knock here and there or it is in the mind.
Some players simply never miss a game - it is impossible to be 100% fit all of the time so those individuals are prepared to play carrying an injury and are able to do so though pain or with an injection. Page may be one who whenever he feels a twinge starts to believe that it is more serious than it actually is. Equally, it could be that in protecting an injury on one part of his body he ends up putting extra strain on another so he ends up in one vicious cycle.
The poor lad who has, unfortunately, become the butt of all jokes. He must be going through hell and his only hope now is to sign for a club on a per game basis until such time as he proves that he can sustain his fitness. I sincerely hope he gets through this once and for all.
When a player is injured, I feel the simple fan forgets one thing, that it actually.............hurts! It leaves you in pain performing basic daily activities and is not enjoyable hearing low level jokes.
Well I'm not going to make any joke regarding Page and I feel genuinely sorry for the bloke. But at the end of the day he is hardly ever fit. With money being in short supply at Charlton he must be released at the end of the season to free up a place in the squad. As sorry as I feel for Page he has to go.
I hope Lewis Page has been putting all his free time to good use cos tragically his career as a professional footballer is over before it ever began isn't it? 27 appearances in 4 seasons, some of them very brief and none at all since October 2018. Good luck LP in whatever you do next and thanks for all you tried to do.
Was a bit ropey when he came to us, went on loan to Scunny and never wanted to go back, was a transformed player until that injury that got in his head. He saw specialists all over the world... So weird.
Well I'm not going to make any joke regarding Page and I feel genuinely sorry for the bloke. But at the end of the day he is hardly ever fit. With money being in short supply at Charlton he must be released at the end of the season to free up a place in the squad. As sorry as I feel for Page he has to go.
Totally agree. What I would say is at least he has returned to honour his contract. Unlike those other 2 tossers Taylor and Solly.
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Certainly more of an attacking Left-Back compared to Purrington
Hopefully we may see similar again with Page / Purrington swapping every so often - All depends if Doughty is viewed at the club as someone who can play LB or LWB and hasnt just been played because there is no one else
The flashes of ability were bright indeed but they were fleeting and very far between. Much as there is affection for the chap his predisposition to awfully bad luck must make him very risky for a poorly funded third division side.
Page has been incredibly unfortunate with his injuries over the last 18 months. For sure it’s been frustrating for everyone, but none more so than himself. I’ve made the point lots of times elsewhere and on here, but it’s the same principle, if something you couldn’t control stopped you doing something you love or your job over and over again for a prolonged period of time, it would cause immense strain and damage to your confidence and mental health. Page is no different. I know for a fact that he has suffered badly from this, he’s been distraught in tears and more that is just not my place or anyone else’s to say.
I hope he manages to play and does well, whether he gets a new contract or not, he needs this period now to go well, and I’m optimistic that it will.
For me, I feel obliged to speak about Lewis, as although I’ve never had interaction with him personally, I’ve spoken to a number of people who have. One specifically who has been close to him, so I know that these things do get to players and seeing them can really cause them to feel down/depressed/lose even more confidence in themselves.
He’s definitely had a tough time, and I really, really hope he plays a part because when fit, I don’t think his ability can ever be questioned.
Give it two weeks back in training before being ready for selection, thats the Birmingham game and we only have Wigan / Leeds after that
Some players simply never miss a game - it is impossible to be 100% fit all of the time so those individuals are prepared to play carrying an injury and are able to do so though pain or with an injection. Page may be one who whenever he feels a twinge starts to believe that it is more serious than it actually is. Equally, it could be that in protecting an injury on one part of his body he ends up putting extra strain on another so he ends up in one vicious cycle.
The poor lad who has, unfortunately, become the butt of all jokes. He must be going through hell and his only hope now is to sign for a club on a per game basis until such time as he proves that he can sustain his fitness. I sincerely hope he gets through this once and for all.
But at the end of the day he is hardly ever fit.
With money being in short supply at Charlton he must be released at the end of the season to free up a place in the squad.
As sorry as I feel for Page he has to go.
27 appearances in 4 seasons, some of them very brief and none at all since October 2018.
Good luck LP in whatever you do next and thanks for all you tried to do.
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