Inverness Caley Thistle midfielder Roddy MacGregor set for spell on sidelines
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Roddy MacGregor will have to spend the foreseeable future on the sidelines – but the Inverness Caledonian Thistle midfielder has avoided the worst-case scenario.
The midfielder was forced off just 22 minutes into Caley Thistle’s 1-0 win over Cove Rangers last Saturday, and Scott Allardice followed suit at half-time.
While Allardice’s issue is not thought to be long term, MacGregor will be out for a while, although Inverness coach Barry Wilson says it could have been worse for the 20-year-old.
“Roddy went for an x-ray, and it didn’t show a break, so that’s good news,” Wilson said.
“It was so innocuous, but sometimes that’s where you fear the worst. It looks like ligament damage, he’s in a cast so obviously he won’t be available.
“Scott was taken off as a precaution more than anything else.
“He felt his thigh a wee bit, and it’s been tight for a few weeks. To his credit, he has got through games he possibly shouldn’t have.
“Others have played with niggling injuries too – Cameron Harper and Billy Mckay have done the same.
“They’re all having to get through it, but that’s just the way it is with such a long injury list.
“It has given other people a chance, and so far they have done great.”
Of the other players on Caley Thistle’s treatment table, Austin Samuels is expected to return to training in the next couple of weeks, while Sean Welsh is already back with the group and could be in contention to play some part against Hamilton tonight.
“Sean has been a big miss obviously,” Wilson added.
“The boys have done great without him, but I think Welshy gives us a calming influence when the sting needs to be taken out of a game. He will take the extra touch, slow things down and make simple passes – that’s one of his great strengths.
“It will be great to have him back, but we can’t rush that yet. If he’s not ready, he’s not ready. We’re giving all the injured boys as long as possible before we make a decision on the team.”
