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Exclusive Tom Barkhuizen Preston North End column: My knee is fixed – now to mend my fractured wrist

Five weeks ago I had an operation on me knee and next week I am going in for surgery to repair my broken wrist.
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Got to say Barks confirms directly what seemed evident from watching him play - that his attacking form has been inconsistent and that apart from his knee injury he has had a wrist problem. That last was obvious from the way he tended to hold his arm up in front of him when running with his hand back against his midriff as though cushioning it. I did say he looked tentative at times and now we know why. Anyhow if the treatment for both knee and wrist go well then maybe next season we will once again see not just the hardworking Barkhuizen that we have seen this season but the aggressive, buccaneering attacking player that has rarely been sighted during this campaign. I've said all along that if we could get that player back then our attacking capabilities would receive a tremendous boost.
 
ernest said:
Just seen this

www.lep.co.uk

Exclusive Tom Barkhuizen Preston North End column: My knee is fixed – now to mend my fractured wrist

Five weeks ago I had an operation on me knee and next week I am going in for surgery to repair my broken wrist.
www.lep.co.uk www.lep.co.uk

Got to say Barks confirms directly what seemed evident from watching him play - that his attacking form has been inconsistent and that apart from his knee injury he has had a wrist problem. That last was obvious from the way he tended to hold his arm up in front of him when running with his hand back against his midriff as though cushioning it. I did say he looked tentative at times and now we know why. Anyhow if the treatment for both knee and wrist go well then maybe next season we will once again see not just the hardworking Barkhuizen that we have seen this season but the aggressive, buccaneering attacking player that has rarely been sighted during this campaign. I've said all along that if we could get that player back then our attacking capabilities would receive a tremendous boost.
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The scaphoid injury is a particularly nasty one - there is very little blood supply in that area of the wrist and natural healing often does not happen
 
WhiteWomble said:
The scaphoid injury is a particularly nasty one - there is very little blood supply in that area of the wrist and natural healing often does not happen
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I fractured my scaphoid about 12 years ago and it took ages to heal.. Still clicks a lot and gives me jip every now and again. Perfectly understandable that it has been troubling him
 
Barky is one of my favourite players, always puts in a good shift. His defensive contribution is excellent and although his decision making in the final third could sometimes be better, his pace is invaluable to our attacking threat. Good honest interview, I hope we can sort out a new deal for him.
 
Morse said:
Barky is one of my favourite players, always puts in a good shift. His defensive contribution is excellent and although his decision making in the final third could sometimes be better, his pace is invaluable to our attacking threat. Good honest interview, I hope we can sort out a new deal for him.
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Absolutely spot on, it was obvious he soldiered on when carrying injuries and as you said always put in a shift. I hope the dickhead with the massive gob in the finney stand who was constantly on Barkys back with abuse for no good reason reads this and keeps his thoughts to himself next season !!!
 
diggerb said:
Absolutely spot on, it was obvious he soldiered on when carrying injuries and as you said always put in a shift. I hope the dickhead with the massive gob in the finney stand who was constantly on Barkys back with abuse for no good reason reads this and keeps his thoughts to himself next season !!!
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Not Lee Trundle is it?
He REALLY doesn't like barky
 
SuffolknWhat said:
Not Lee Trundle is it?
He REALLY doesn't like barky
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Nah mate I sit on the IP. I will never abuse our own players in the course of a game.

Funnily enough when he did the hands to the ears celebration against Wigan he was directly in front of me. Found it quite fitting really 😀

Also people always forget the fact I think he should be starting at least 20-25 games a season for us, Its not like i think he should be shipped off to non-league.
 
Lee Trundle said:
Nah mate I sit on the IP. I will never abuse our own players in the course of a game.

Funnily enough when he did the hands to the ears celebration against Wigan he was directly in front of me. Found it quite fitting really 😀

Also people always forget the fact I think he should be starting at least 20-25 games a season for us, Its not like i think he should be shipped off to non-league.
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Fair play mate!
 
He’s a fine player.

Can’t think of anyone in the last thirty years who’s had the pace to get in behind like he has and he can finish too.

Not really ideal knowing you can land on a messed up wrist at any moment is it?

North End have done him no favours in not getting him properly sorted out before now, although that illustrates just how important he is to our game plan.
 
League two at best...............,............according to some.
Perhaps he played down his injuries to keep playing.
"You ok Tom?
Yes gaffer!"
big miss imo.
 
Another player I wish all the very best with his recovery. Come back strong barky , I personally really enjoy watching you play.

Also another player thats had his fair share of abuse ( nothing wrong with an accurate critique , but abuse is different) lets breakdown his abuse , oh we would be here all day , but the one that stands out, is the abuse on social media directed directly to him about his bandage on his wrist , if that was you, eat some pie , humble flavored.
 
I gave him plenty of stick early in the season, I stand by it. He was playing very badly and was un-droppable due to the injuries, which isn't really his fault.

However, I will admit I was wrong as this recent run without him has proven how important he is to us, especially away from home. We need his pace.

Still think he's pretty awful technically tbh.
 
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