The level of medical care these guys get , it will be sorted in no time...
splash of Iodine and get on with it you jessy!!

If the sprain is bad enough (torn ligaments, for example) it can still take months to recover - even with first class medical care.

From what i have seen of Washy this season i wouldn't have him any where near the 17.

I know mate, was just kiddin

Your not wrong I am afraid, another like those we let go to Rovers and Crusaders im afraid.. tons of potential never filled!!
a plodder at best and will i am sure leave at end of the year

Harsh but true,he has gone backwards and is no where near of what we are looking for in the team.

Correct me if i'm wrong but he's made 2 appearances this year hasnt he? Both out of position at 6?

I dont think he has the pace that he had a couple of years ago due to persistent injuries but i'm not sure i agree with the gone backwards comments.

At times he carried the team last season, most of the time he was out of position and before Fitz arrived people on here (me included) were pushing him forward as a future captain, now he's been written off after playing two 'non consecutive' games.

-exactly

I was merely responding to the poster claiming no other SH was available which clearly wasn't the case. Was always a massive gamble to pin our hopes on long and one which hasn't paid off to date. Hopefully will come good

If they're sending him for specialist advice I doubt he'll be back playing in the near future. Let's hope Horne can stay fit

Indeed. Funny old game.

Suppose it depends on what you mean by paying off, he's certainly raised the profile of the club, I would have thought increased merchandise. If the stories are to be believed he has also improved some of the off field techniques, training etc..

Hopefully he'll be back playing again sooner rather than later and I don't doubt he'll have his fair share of good games. in the meantime he'll no doubt share his knowledge of the game with whomever you see fit to take his place.

Exaclty. He has made a major impact off the field from what i've been told.

More of a gamble by Bradford to spend £850k over 3 years on one player IMO. On the pitch I agree the gamble on Long hasn't paid off as yet. But people also saw the signings of Fitz and O'Meley as gambles and they have.

The biggest gamble FC took in terms of squad this season wasn't on Long, it was on not replacing Raynor and going into the season with one recognised winger and no first choice right centre.