British WAG and MAG talk 2025

[OnlyBeansOnToast]

All three of the big Aylesbury gymnasts have have ACL injuries over the last 18 months

Is that the mother of all unfortunate coincidences or… I recall some comments on an earlier thread regarding Josh and Molly’s lack of experience with adult elite gymnasts.

 

[MaryClare]

Is that the mother of all unfortunate coincidences or… I recall some comments on an earlier thread regarding Josh and Molly’s lack of experience with adult elite gymnasts.

Molly and Josh are “internet coaches”. Most of their coaching is copying what they see online. For a lot of things, it has served them well. But despite being very successful, what they are doing remains quite experimental. My personal opinion is that the initial injuries that sidelined Jen and Jess were the result of poor growth spurt management

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Ugh, gutted. Poor Jen. It's such a shame when she was so close to being back. Her beam, at least, was ready months ago. Based on what we saw last year, she was a potential finalist at Euros.

Much as I'd love to eat my words, and I really really really would, can't help wondering if this is going to be one of the situations where an athlete just isn't physically able to do elite gymnastics any more.

 

[RAFIKI]

I have the same feeling. Her motivation must be so battered after everything. At this point I would be (pleasantly) shocked to see her return.