Injuries And Suspensions

[Tricky]

Feel for him as needed a good start this year to get fans back on side. Anyone know why these days we seem to be seeing more and more players having ACL's and longer term injuries

Could it have anything to do with the higher quality of playing surface they now use?

The training grounds, astro turfs, the stadium pitches are all pristine all year around nowadays. Unlike in the old days when the ground was mud for 2 thirds of the season, and whilst slippery underfoot, was softer on the knees,less jarring impact during running.

Let us not forget that a certain Mr Brian Clough's playing career ended as a result of an ACL injury too!