Noel Hunt and Chris Armstrong

[LoyalRoyal22]

Whats the latest? not heard a update for ages.... is Armstrong finished? It seems to have been kept quiet...

[Smoking Kills Dancing Doe]

Armstrong certainly seems be the Convey/Little scenario all over again. You just don't get over that many serious injuries. Blow, esp if Bertrand is out of our reach.

They said pretty early on that Hunt was out for the season. Would be better than any transfer we could make if we can get him back to his previous level.

[Rex]

Wasn't Noel hoping to be back before the end of the season?

[Ian Royal]

Armstrong certainly seems be the Convey/Little scenario all over again. You just don't get over that many serious injuries. Blow, esp if Bertrand is out of our reach.

They said pretty early on that Hunt was out for the season. Would be better than any transfer we could make if we can get him back to his previous level.

Someone said he was back in training soon...

Even if Armstrong makes it back, we can't rely on him staying fit or being the same player. Crying shame as he was superb.

[Smoking Kills Dancing Doe]

Armstrong certainly seems be the Convey/Little scenario all over again. You just don't get over that many serious injuries. Blow, esp if Bertrand is out of our reach.

They said pretty early on that Hunt was out for the season. Would be better than any transfer we could make if we can get him back to his previous level.

Someone said he was back in training soon...

Even if Armstrong makes it back, we can't rely on him staying fit or being the same player. Crying shame as he was superb.

Would be great to see him back this year. No need to rush him though.

[LoyalRoyal22]

I just wish the club could keep us more informed, especially the armstrong situation. Noel and Chris would be like 2 new signings.

[Smoking Kills Dancing Doe]

Nothing they can say will make them come back quicker.

Fans have got all upset when the club has said a player would be back in x amount of months and he's not. Better of just saying nothing until a return date is set.

[Ian Royal]

I just wish the club could keep us more informed, especially the armstrong situation. Noel and Chris would be like 2 new signings.

They'll tell us when there's anything to tell. Or do you want a weekly update on how their still receiving treatment and recovering?

[midfield diamond]

NH has been on BBRB in the past few weeks and from what he said his recovery is going to plan and he's working hard with the physios. Whether he plays this season though sounded doubtful.
Haven't heard a thing about CA.

[Stuffed Crust Pizza]

Finally an update from the official site on both Noel and Chris.

Manager Brian McDermott has given an update on Noel Hunt and Chris Armstrong as the duo work their way back from long term knee injuries.

Noel has not played since October, while Chris was last involved in the first team when on the bench in December.

Brian said, "We don't think Noel will be back this season but he's working every day. He's looking after himself really well and he'll be back when he's ready.

"Chris still has a problem with his knee and we're working with him every day to get him back as quickly as possible.

"Long term injuries are hard, it can be a lonely place but they're being looked after really well."

Kalifa Cisse is stepping up his training after an injury, while fellow midfielder Jem Karacan is currently sidelined with a broken hand. Young striker Radoslav Vasilev is also in the treatment room at the moment.

I don't think we'll be seeing Noel back this season. The Armstrong situation sounds a bit more positive than it did a few weeks ago. Would love to see both back for pre-season. Get well soon lads!

[bigmike]

Noel Hunt will come back a stronger player than he ever has been for us being that he had the injury when he signed..

I am worried about the situation with Chris Armstrong tho.. It has all the signs of a long term injury that could end a career I really hope this isn't the case as he was by far the best player for us last season.

[Barry the bird boggler]

EP says today that Hunt and Armstrong are not expected back before the end of this season (I also think we could see Armstrong retiring in the summer).

[FiNeRaIn]

I've seen them both after games in recent weeks, both can walk fine but obviously running and intense training is a bit off.

I Like noel hunt, always smiling and always polite to the fans too.

[Rex]

Just wait for next season when we have a 100% Noel running around. We have certaily missed him this season.

[glass half full]

Speedy recovery to both Noel and Chris. Although we are doing much better now, we have missed them.

[seahawk10]

Agreed with the 'no need to rush them back' sentiment. And I think our chemistry as a team right now is fantastic. I would rather not risk it by throwing a player in who is coming off an injury and not match fit.

[Millsy]

Gosh I can't believe I forgot all about Nunty!

Will actually be like a great new signing if he's anything like he was when he returns.

Ace!

[Wimb]

Gosh I can't believe I forgot all about Nunty!

Will actually be like a great new signing if he's anything like he was when he returns.

Ace!

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