How big a blow to Rovers is an extended period on the sidelines for Greg Cunningham?
It's a real setback given the fragility (kind words) of the back four. From what I have seen he looks potentially a very good full-back.
He exhibits, pace, tenacity and vision unlike some of his colleagues.
We have seemingly wasted £12 million on two ineffective strikers so it's a great pity that the money wasn't spent on bolstering a shambolic defence and linking Cunningham to a composed outfit, able and ready to exploit his obvious abilities.
The likely replacements leave something to be desired and I'm left wishing for a magic wand or three points and three pints.
Paul Yates
Greg Cunningham has arguably been Tony Mowbray's best bit of business this year. He hasn't wowed me, but he's brought balance, consistency and inspired confidence in all around him.
I personally think Amari'i Bell is a better player with better athleticism and technical ability, he just lacks the self-assurance that Cunningham has developed which counts for so much more.
He will be missed but it's an opportunity for others to stake a claim for the position - Bell, Hart or even Grayson who I think would make a more effective full back than a central defender.
We might even see Williams deployed there and Tosin Adarabioyo get his chance?
Kelvin Wilkins
Torn ACL for Cunningham, is likely the worst possible news for #Rovers, we always seem to lose the player at the position where we are thinest. I'll take 14th place if you offered it to me right now. -Jay
— NYC Rovers 🌹💙🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸⚽🗽 (@NYCRovers) October 10, 2019
Cunningham probably going to miss most of/the rest of the season, leaving us desperately short of quality at left back. Unfortunately, with the transfer window closed, it means Mowbray can't go out & get another Striker. #rovers
— David Crossley (@BRFC4Life) October 10, 2019
Gutting news that Greg Cunningham will be out for a number of months with a torn ACL.
— Rovers Chat (@rovers_chat) October 10, 2019
He's been a positive addition to our side and will be a big miss for us.
It's time for Amari'I Bell/Sam Hart to step up and replace him.#Rovers
Come on Tony don’t waste his chance #Rovers pic.twitter.com/nKxbZL7nsP
— Finlay McKenna (@FMcKennaBRFC) October 10, 2019
Horrible injury to a top player and horrible news for #Rovers and Tony Mowbray. Cunningham had settled into the side with such ease - he leaves big boots to fill. https://t.co/8F9f2Ln44R
— George Hodgson (@GHodgsonSport) October 10, 2019
A massive blow for #Rovers regarding the news about Cunningham. A position we thought we were sorted with this season but back to square one and even lighter in defence now.
— Mark Whittle (@MarkWhittle1) October 10, 2019
Hope you have a speedy recovery, Greg.
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