Libor Kozak

[abc123cox]

So does this prove HairyHands is the real deal?

[supertom]

Fucking hell. Not good. Libor's done pretty well for us. We now desperately need Tekkers to find form.

Helenius has to play saturday imo. I think it's a must we get him up to speed ASAP, and hopefully get him finding some kind of form. If he can grab a goal against Sheff Utd it'll help him a lot. Ideal time really. Benteke needs to be rested ready for the Arsenal and Liverpool double header.

Time for Robinson to get more bench time too. He's a talented lad and we're now a bit short on attacking options. I'm not sure it's worth going into the transfer market again to be honest, even for a loan. We've got too many other positions to prioritise.

[pauliewalnuts]

I absolutely agree, if there was any thought to playing Helenius in the Cup, it has now become more important.

[dekko]

So does this prove HairyHands is the real deal?

Pretty much.  I've thought he was legit for a while (for example accurate early transfer/injury news, as well as team selections and even formations a day or so before games).  The big question is who exactly he is, and what his job at the club is.  Generally he can be quite critical of the club hierarchy and chairman but he's always very loyal and protective over Lambert and his decisions.

He said something interesting the other week that's pretty relevant - he described the medical department at the club as a 'shambles' and apparently Lambert's no1 priority in the summer is to have it completely overhauled.

Gutted about Big Libor, I really rate him.  Hopefully its not too bad a break, but if he's out for the season you'd have to assume its a really nasty one.

[ozzjim]

Not good at all re Kozak, but echo the posts above. Helenius needs minutes on the pitch and fast, and needs Lambert to make him feel 10 ft tall. In his brief apps so far he has looked a good player to me, so hopefully he can grab the opportunity.

[Mazrim]

Extra loan in I reckon for Kozak. The insurance compo should pay for it.
What a shame. We've had some shitty luck with injuries.

[usav]

We should get Bent back from Fulham.

[dave.woodhall]

You don't get compensation for injuries and you can't recall season-long loans.

[Toronto Villa]

I hope Ciaran clark is ok after this also. He must be devastated by this and while it's the unfortunate side of the profession it's got to be really difficult having been in some way responsible.

[eamonn]

So we don't  get any help paying the wages of the wounded - N'Zogbia and now Kozak?

[PeterWithesShin]

Can you imagine the premiums to insure the whole squads wages each? I doubt any insurer would do it anyway as it is so likely to happen and even if they did it would cost the club a fortune. Is how it appears to me anyway. I could be completely wrong as it is just an educated guess.

[pbavfckuwait]

All the best Libor for  quick recovery bad news

[Deano's Mullet]

Hopefully Libor will be ok in the long run, I think he's done alright so far in his Villa career. Hopefully we haven't got another Nilis situation on our hands again.

[JD]

That's very bad news for Libor and Villa. Here's hoping a quick and full recovery for the big fellow.

[Ad@m]

Can you imagine the premiums to insure the whole squads wages each? I doubt any insurer would do it anyway as it is so likely to happen and even if they did it would cost the club a fortune. Is how it appears to me anyway. I could be completely wrong as it is just an educated guess.

Insurance covering the wage cost of players when they get injured is fairly standard. That was what caused the hoo ha with Jenas - we thought he would be covered by Spurs' insurance but he wasn't which left him uninsured. It was news because it was unusual.