If Not BB, Who?

[ElwoodBlues1]

It's off topic, but I would not underestimate how important Docherty is on game day. He is IMO the smartest footballer on our list, and a natural conduit for Bolton, who like Clarkson, wants smart players that can think on their feet.

Doc is a big concern of mine. 2 recos on the same knee - there's no guarantee that he won't break down again, there's no guarantee he will play week in week out, and there's no guarantee he can regain his part form.

The club must be at least planning for a Docherty replacement if his future doesn't work out.

Fair post.....its 50/50 always with knees and the future so I'm sure the club will look to bolster the list with a junior Docherty type just in case things dont work out...Dean Rice did multiple knees but came back and was a premiership player so you try and stay positive. I'd like Tom Williamson back sooner than later but he is another who is probably 50/50 given back injuries are not easy fixes....two very important players and we need a change of luck.