Quote: JackDiggle "Not suggesting its the case but if any player had an illness or condition they might not want their younger or distant family members to know about (especially if 100% recovery looks likely) or one that might be used by opponents/fans as a wind-up - I would fully expect the coach to cover this - its a decent thing to do. It could be done simply by 'unwell' (as in Jeffrey Barnard is Unwell). I don't personally consider this lying.'"
Agreed.
If a player has an injury, or illness, we have absolutely no right whatsoever to know all the details of that ailment. I wouldn't particularly want all and sundry to know of any ailments I might have - especially if any future sporting opponents may then be able to take advantage of them!
On Radio Manchester, last Sunday, our owner, when asked about Rangi, said he was unfit for selection. End of!
Suffice to say, with any illness or injury, suffered by any player, we should all be wishing him a complete and speedy recovery.