Bad news for Notts. Curtis Edwards likely to be out until Xmas.

 

This is hard luck for Curtis. He had been playing so well in midfield either in a defensive or attacking midfield role.His work rate has been phenomenal & he will be missed.

Notts do have plenty of cover to fill his shoes, which is a big positive.

I wish Curtis well & that he has a speedy recovery.

We're going to miss his presence, and it's very sad news, but the injury in my eyes could have been avoided. The incident unfolded as Curtis Edwards charged towards Michael Kelly, the goalkeeper for Accrington. Kelly, had already won the ball, I am not sure Edwards had to continue. At the time part of me thought he was trying to win a penalty.

Falling like that is never going to end up well.

I wish Edwards all the best, we will miss him because he has been quality in the games that he has featured. When I learned of the news, I felt surprised, since he carried on, but I did notice he seemed hurt after thie moment I mentioned. I assumed he would be okay, and that it wasn't anything serious.

We have players who can step in, but it would be good to know the status of Lucas Ness, Cedwyn Scott, and Rod McDonald. I hope Curtis Edwards comes back stronger, as he’s clearly a very good player.

He’s been a key player, and Notts did well to recruit Curtis Edwards. His injury is a bit of a blow. I hope he recovers well. We need to avoid further injuries, as we can afford to give Edwards time to recover, but it does add to concerns about the players we have out.

This isn’t good news for us, as Curtis Edwards has been in great form and key in our home games for getting results. We do have cover, which is a relief, but we also have other players out like Scott Robertson and the ones mentioned earlier.

It’s sad news. I wondered why he wasn’t in the Bromley squad or on the bench. This could give Sam Austin a chance. He can do well, and when he finds the net, he can be a difficult player to handle.

Though I think Curtis Edwards is a huge loss for us. I hope he can recover well and pick up again when he returns to action.

Like @Chris reported this injury was sustained after a collision with the Accrington goalkeeper, but it's concerning that our players are getting knocks then suffering a niggle.

Stuart has been concerned about the rough treatment his players have been getting, & wanting more protection for them.

Not sure that his words will be heeded by officials though, because the rough treatment keeps happening.

Hoping Curtis makes a Good and Strong Recovery. The thing is in the past couple of seasons quite a Few Notts players have suffered with bad injuries. Matt Palmer, Cedwyn Scott, Tobi, Badj, Brinds  Sam, John Bostock, and others. This could be down to Notts being termed a Big Club in League 2, and the only way the opposition can stop the Magpies is by Knocking Seven Bells out of Notts players. But there have also been injuries picked up in training, which didn't seem to be a thing in the past, by that I mean there were the occasional report of a player picking up a knock while training, but now even these injuries seem to be on the Rise.

Regarding Stuart Maynard asking Officials to protect his players, is like him P*****g in the Wind Forget it Stuart, the standard of Refereeing at this level is poor, it seems officials haven't the backbone to clamp down, on dangerous play, the only answer SM will probably get it's all part and parcel of the Game. The only way for a player to take out a more Talented player is to Kick him and foul him constantly. That's why Jodi and players like him are going to be Kicked, from Pillar to Post.

40 minutes ago, Robbie said:

Stuart has been concerned about the rough treatment his players have been getting, & wanting more protection for them.

Personally, I think it just draws attention and makes officials less likely to offer protection - with teams realising it bothers us. This said, Michael Kelly didn't do anything to Curtis Edwards. Edwards trailed himself into the keepers feet, maybe momentum, but to me, it looked like he thought he could get a penalty.

By the time Kelly had two hands on the ball, Edwards tripped himself into the keepers feet. A wiser decision would have been to just jump over them, but as I say, either genuine momentum or a thought a penalty could be won led to the injury.

i saw him fall awkwardly and i thought he was just not fast enough to get the ball, he did go down at first like he was going to appeal but he did not. he got up and looked okay, even after the game he walked round clapping and waving. its a weird one to be honest, as only cedwyn scott left the field looking somewhat of a concern which @Piethagoram mentioned. i did not see it, but it explains scotts absence.

its a blow but i really dont know what to make of it.

It’s bad news, but we can cope. It just means someone else needs to step into that position. I agree, there are options, but I am mindful of all the pre-existing injuries. I hope Notts releases news of other players, such as Lucas Ness and Rod McDonald, who seems to be this season’s forgotten player.

Well, he ended the match and no news until now. It does seem a little mysterious since he left the field appearing fine. I did notice his absence from the starting 11 and bench against Bromley, but I thought nothing of it. I hope he’s back soon. It would be nice to know what exactly is his problem.

It’s not good news, not at all. It’s going to be a while, roughly around 2 months give or take, so it must be something concerning but not season-long threatening. Pulled muscle? A knee issue? Who knows. I hope we get some insight into it.

@thommo It's ankle ligaments. I think they may know more after the operation.

I wish him a speedy recovery and hope he doesn’t get distracted whilst out injured. We need him coming back match-sharp and able to impress upon his return. I am sure he will continue to be quality.

Ligaments problem Well that's going to take time, he probably wouldn't have been out as long if he'd had broken his ankle. Funny things Ligaments.

@Robbie That is useful to know. It does sound painful, but at least it can be treated. I think the worst injuries to have, not that this makes it any better, but he should be able to make a strong recovery.

At least we are aware of what the injury is and roughly how long it should take to recover. I hope Curtis Edwards heals well and comes back stronger. Best wishes to him during the recovery period. I hope it’s treatable without much hassle.

It’s a loss. I’m glad fans realise this because he has been great since joining the squad. I would rather start Edwards instead of bringing him off the bench. I think he’s more influential starting, but it’s sad that he will be out for a few months.

I am saddened to see Curtis Edwards out. It won’t be easy without him, but we have cover. I hope he can come back strong and ready. He’s a good player.

Awful news. He’s been such a good player in recent games, but it’s better he gets treated. It’s a strange outcome as he did look fine and completed the game, but I am sure Curtis Edwards will be missed.

It took him a bit of time to get up after he ran into the keeper, and it looked like he took a knock. It’s a shame because he’s been really good lately.

Such a disappointing injury to see happen. I wouldn’t have thought he was injured until the club announced it. I think they wanted to beat the media rounds, but I am curious how long they knew he wouldn’t be coming back any time soon. It seems a bit of a while between Accrington, then Bromley, to now, even if they were waiting for the full results. I wish him well though; he’s been a great signing.

At least we know it’s his ankle ligaments. Hopefully, it won’t be as punishing as damage to his muscles or a break would have been. When he comes back, he will continue to make a difference. He has impressed, and I thought we missed him against Gillingham.