Sparky injury

[Mango Man]

How bad is the injury?

[hibee_girl]

He said on twitter his ankle is very sore right now but that he'll be ok

[spike220]

How bad is the injury?

It depends on if Wolves recall him:rolleyes:

[essexhibee]

The plastic boots he wears will not have offered much protection. Really lively in the opening stages of the match and put in some great crosses. After that he never really got into the game but always a threat when on the ball. Loved his tackle on that dirty jamboid who sparky pole axed. :aok:

[oconnors_strip]

was walking gingerly on it after the game when signing autographs outside the main stand. maybe a wee rest and start on the bench next week for him and a start for caldwell with doyle?

[East Coast Hibe]

was walking gingerly on it after the game when signing autographs outside the main stand. maybe a wee rest and start on the bench next week for him and a start for caldwell with doyle?

Badly bruised. He will be okay for next week :)

[Hibs Class]

On the BBC Pat said he reckoned it wasn't too bad.

[plhibs]

Might be a good time to make a call to Kenny Miller and see if all the rumours of him wanting to join us are true.
(If we haven't already done so.)

[Dibben]

Might be a good time to make a call to Kenny Miller and see if all the rumours of him wanting to join us are true.
(If we haven't already done so.)

Noticed after the match Kenny using the term 'we' when discussing Hibs! May be nothing...

[darrenmcintosh2]

Whats the Hamden with Leigh. Seen an report in the current bun that the outcome will be known by afternoon.

No sure is its been brought up be4

GGTTH

[TamHibs]

Might be a good time to make a call to Kenny Miller and see if all the rumours of him wanting to join us are true.
(If we haven't already done so.)

I've heard we can't afford his insurance policy (genuinely)

[sbell1875]

As important as Sparky has been this season I thought Caldwell put in a decent shift after coming on and I also remember him earlier this season starting against ICT and performing well. So if Sparky is injured for a couple of weeks it can only do Caldwell's continued improvement the world of good.

Furthermore, I've been to a number of under 20 matches and he's always impressed me.

[cabbageandribs1875]

PF said in an interview last night that sparky's injury wasn't as bad as first thought :)

[CMac1988]

Noticed after the match Kenny using the term 'we' when discussing Hibs! May be nothing...

:agree:

Mentioned it yesterday on the match thread too. Was also doing it pre-match and at half time.

Wouldn't read too much into that though TBH... Time will tell though.

EDIT

Oh and back on topic.

It couldn't be too bad as he attempted to lift up Fenlon when he popped back on the pitch for a wee celebration.

[Technofob]

Slightly off topic but did else anyone notice Sparky going absolutely mental at LOB about 20/25 mins into the 1st half?

[vercol36]

Slightly off topic but did else anyone notice Sparky going absolutely mental at LOB about 20/25 mins into the 1st half?


Who's LOB?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Who's LOB?


liam o'brien ? assistant

[Funkydunc]

Liam O' Brien, Fenlon's assistant I think

[Technofob]

Liam O' Brien, Fenlon's assistant I think

Correct.

Don't know if it was liam who said something or someone on the bench but Sparky went absolutelty mental shouting and swearing in the direction of the bench in front of sections 3/4.

[YehButNoBut]

Sparky has nothing on twitter today re the injury these were from yesterday, hopefully not too bad but may miss this weekend.

leigh griffiths‏@LeighG28 So happy for @14spoony (http://www.hibs.net/14spoony) he has had his criticism but has took it on the chin and produced display after display this season! #heartsslayer (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23heartsslayer&src=hash)

leigh griffiths‏@LeighG28“@FraserAmos (http://www.hibs.net/FraserAmos): @LeighG28 (http://www.hibs.net/LeighG28) @paolomoncur1 (http://www.hibs.net/paolomoncur1) was the challenge from barr accidental or deliberate in your opinion leigh?” Accidental 100%

leigh griffiths‏@LeighG28“@paolomoncur1 (http://www.hibs.net/paolomoncur1): @LeighG28 (http://www.hibs.net/LeighG28) you alright lad? #yasssss (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23yasssss&src=hash)” will be fine mate, ankle just a bit swollen

leigh griffiths‏@LeighG28
“@HumeCraig (http://www.hibs.net/HumeCraig): @LeighG28 (http://www.hibs.net/LeighG28) well done wee man I'm hearts through n through but I hope your injury isn't Serious.” Thanks mate, just a bit swollen

leigh griffiths‏@LeighG28 Buzzing with that, ankle is very sore but will b ok! Hibs fans waited a long time for that and were AMAZING from start to finish! #nextround (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23nextround&src=hash)

[kentao]

It was a relief to see the wee man back on the pitch at full time. I'd try and sort a short term contract with Kenny Miller and rest Sparky to try and force Wolves hand regarding an extended loan and tap Sparky up when his contract is up or by paying a nominal fee.

Hopefully the scan shows its not as bad as first expected as he will be a massive loss if we cant get a decent replacement.

[hibees 7062]

Slightly off topic but did else anyone notice Sparky going absolutely mental at LOB about 20/25 mins into the 1st half?

He jumped all over him when we scored

[YehButNoBut]

Tweet from Sparky this morning

leigh griffiths‏@LeighG28 Christmas defo came early last night with the wee bit of news I got ���� #cheerssaintnick (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23cheerssaintnick&src=hash) #buzzing (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23buzzing&src=hash)


Anyone know what he means, injury not as bad as thought or hopefully that & Hibs will be signing him permanently. :pray:

[hibsboy90]

Tweet from Sparky this morning

leigh griffiths‏@LeighG28 Christmas defo came early last night with the wee bit of news I got 😁😁 #cheerssaintnick (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23cheerssaintnick&src=hash) #buzzing (http://www.hibs.net/search?q=%23buzzing&src=hash)


Anyone know what he means, injury not as bad as thought or hopefully that & Hibs will be signing him permanently. :pray:

Another kid?

[007 Mickey Weir]

3 and half year deal at Hibs would be nice!!

[Leishy1995]

He seems like he's matured a lot in the last year. And improved as a player much more than we could have hoped.

I actually believe he wants to play for us, his passion is incredible and hope his injury is not to serious.

[18Craig75]

Another kid?

That's I'd have my money on lol 'He scores when he wants' :wink:

[YehButNoBut]

Latest on Sparky injury, although it does not seem too bad he is still doubtful for Saturday, can't see them risking him if any doubt. Caldwell playing from the start in his place would be a good option for Saturday if he's out.

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/top-football-stories/hibs-boss-warns-injured-leigh-griffiths-may-not-face-inverness-1-2678570

Hibs boss warns injured Leigh Griffiths may not face Inverness

Hibs boss Pat Fenlon today 
revealed it’s “touch-and-go” as to whether top scorer Leigh Griffiths will win his fitness battle ahead of Saturday’s 
SPL clash with Inverness 
Caledonian Thistle.

The Easter Road hitman was said to be making “steady progress” having aggravated an ankle injury which has been troubling him for a number of weeks early in the second half of Hibs’ Scottish Cup derby 
triumph over Hearts.

Although many feared the worst when they saw the 22-year-old being carried off on a stretcher, the on-loan Wolves star returned to the pitch on the final whistle to join his team-mates in celebrating David Wotherspoon’s deflected 
winner.

Today, though, while disclosing Griffiths’ injury wasn’t as bad as first feared, Fenlon admitted he won’t be making a decision until the last minute on whether the former Livingston and Dundee ace will travel although the player enjoys a reputation of being a quick healer.

Fenlon said: “It’s not as bad as first feared, he caught and twisted his ankle and there is a bit of swelling. Leigh has been receiving treatment and is making steady progress but I am not too sure about the weekend.

“We will see how he is over the next couple of days, he has a chance but there is also a chance he won’t make it. The one thing we won’t do, however, is take any risks. If he isn’t right, he won’t play.”

[JimBHibees]

Wouldnt even think of gambling on his fitness. Get the boy properly fit for the Motherwell game and the busy festive period.

[Boyle89]

Wouldnt even think of gambling on his fitness. Get the boy properly fit for the Motherwell game and the busy festive period.
This.

[Vini1875]

I think he should not play if at all doubtful. The rest of the team have to raise their game when he is not there. I think they did when he went off against the ****s.

[YehButNoBut]

Info from Pat on Sparkys injury plus the others out at the moment.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTa_7E-19U0