Blues striker Ranger fit to face Portsmouth - despite his 'dodgy' ankles

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United striker Nile Ranger insists he will be fit to face Portsmouth this weekend - despite his ‘dodgy’ ankles.

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[BrettieAngell]

His ankles aren't the only thing about him that are "dodgy". (Someone had to say it.)

 

[Leoblue]

He doesn't look good at all does he...

 

[gpd]

"[FONT=&quot]But since then I’ve been icing it and I’ve rested up so I’m sure I’ll be fine for Saturday which is good because it’s another big game."

He's got so good at icing his ankles that I've heard Nile has developed a sideline......[/FONT]

 

[Barling Magna]

Crikey, a footballer with weak ankles sounds like a real problem. The Pompey defenders will be ready to ankle tap him throughout the match......

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

I think the prison medical staff were aware of this as I seem to remember they gave him some kind of ankle support when he first came out.

 

[WESTY_SUFC]

He is fourth choice striker for me on Sat so we are fine resting him on the bench unless we need as a last option.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

All the more reason to get the ball on the floor and stop kicking it at Nile's head

 

[mattitouk]

He is fourth choice striker for me on Sat so we are fine resting him on the bench unless we need as a last option.

That's a bold statement. You put Theo and Ba above him in the pecking order? Especially against a tough team on Saturday.

 

[rigsby]

I think the prison medical staff were aware of this as I seem to remember they gave him some kind of ankle support when he first came out.

A footballer whilst in prison?.....Brave decision.

 

[Tommy2holes]

Why some of our support almost afford Ranger a god like status is beyond me.

He has been poor since returning from his stretch inside. Doesn't look remotely like scoring.

I still stick by what I said when he got banged up. He should have been released.

It says something about a club that they sack a groundsman with 20 years at a club for an offence/accident and stick by a player that defraud the vulnerable.

The pitch has looked total dogshite ever since.

 

[WESTY_SUFC]

That's a bold statement. You put Theo and Ba above him in the pecking order? Especially against a tough team on Saturday.

Ranger on current form has done little to justify a place in the side so Cox, Fortune & Theo are ahead for Sat.

 

[leeblue]

With all the goals he has been banging in we need him big time.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Well, this thread is a bundle of joy and support isn't it? :unsure:

I am pleased Ranger is available - whether he starts or is on the bench, this gives Sunderland Brown selection options. :thumbsup:

We certainly do need to be scoring more goals. I see that we have a goal difference figure only slightly better than bottom of the table Bury. :sad:

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Ranger on current form has done little to justify a place in the side so Cox, Fortune & Theo are ahead for Sat.

None of our forwards are in good form because they don't get the ball anywhere near quick enough and they don't get it to feet. It's all about the quality of the service and it's been poor

 

[blues exile]

Our forwards are simply reinforcing their career records of not being prolific goalscorers. Cox had a couple of good seasons a decade ago but the others just do not score enough goals, never have and never will.

 

[united we stand]

None of our forwards are in good form because they don't get the ball anywhere near quick enough and they don't get it to feet. It's all about the quality of the service and it's been poor

In sone matches yes, but in others they have had lots of good opportunities. It’s not the midfields fault that the strikers often don’t shoot when they get a chance. Every week watching the TV you see loads of goals from deflected shots or own goals. I’m sure we would have more of these if we simply shot more often instead of passing it or taking an extra touch. I’m not saying we should ALWAYS shoot, but we should take our chances more often before the extra pass/ touch.

 

[LBBlue]

Dodgy ankles
Dodgy knees
Dodgy hamstrings
Dodgy tendons
Dodgy groins
Dodgy shoulders -oh he's not with us anymore
Dodgy shooting boots
Dodgy refs
Dodgy decisions

Is there anything about our club that's not dodgy ?

 

[Leoblue]

Our forwards are simply reinforcing their career records of not being prolific goalscorers. Cox had a couple of good seasons a decade ago but the others just do not score enough goals, never have and never will.

Didn't Cox get 16 or 18 last season? That's not a bad return at all.

 

[blues exile]

Didn't Cox get 16 or 18 last season? That's not a bad return at all.

Boosted by pens, but it was his most productive season for years and the first time he hit double figures since 2008/9. Not a consistent goalscorer over the years.