Thursday, October 06, 2005
Bartlett ankle deep in trouble
It has been reported today, that Shaun Bartlett has injured his ankle in training with the South African squad, in preparation for their World Cup match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sky Sports News also said that this was to be Bartlett's farewell match for Bafana Bafana, after announcing his forthcoming retirement from international football last week.
The extent of the injury seems likely to keep Bartlett out of his farewell game, but Charlton fans will have to wait and see if this will impact on Shaun's ability to take the field for the Addicks; He has another ten days to recover before our heroes take on Fulham.
Some fans may be pleased that Bartlett is injured, as he hasn't looked like playing well for Charlton at all this season. It does leave Curbs with a hole though, and may lead to Kevin Lisbie being retained in the squad and not being allowed to return to Norwich for another month's loan. If Lisbie is loaned out again, and injury doubts over Bartlett and Bothroyd continue, Charlton will either have to fall back on tried and trusted "veterans" like JJ or look to younger pro's like Varney, Sam, and Walker for back up to Darren Bent.
Sky Sports News also said that this was to be Bartlett's farewell match for Bafana Bafana, after announcing his forthcoming retirement from international football last week.
The extent of the injury seems likely to keep Bartlett out of his farewell game, but Charlton fans will have to wait and see if this will impact on Shaun's ability to take the field for the Addicks; He has another ten days to recover before our heroes take on Fulham.
Some fans may be pleased that Bartlett is injured, as he hasn't looked like playing well for Charlton at all this season. It does leave Curbs with a hole though, and may lead to Kevin Lisbie being retained in the squad and not being allowed to return to Norwich for another month's loan. If Lisbie is loaned out again, and injury doubts over Bartlett and Bothroyd continue, Charlton will either have to fall back on tried and trusted "veterans" like JJ or look to younger pro's like Varney, Sam, and Walker for back up to Darren Bent.
