Knowing Nik quite well and his current situation regarding his knee i think some of the comments on this forum are a bit unfair. Firstly, Nik loves the Mariners and the Central Coast. He would love nothing better to be playing at the moment and to be helping the team as he did at the start of the season. I think people need to realise that.
Nik has had an awful run of bad luck and no one feels more devasted than the guy himself. Imagine your frustrations and then multiply that by 100 and then your somewhere near what Nik feels not playing. Imagine going from representing your country to the sidelines. Its heartbreaking to say the least.
Whats basically happened to Nik is after a knee operation last year was he was rushed back into the team too early only to injur himself again (ankle), thus missing the rest of the season.
After having a good pre season and being 100% prepared to make up for missing the past two years Nik's knee flared up again. The original operation was obviously unsuccessful and another operation is now likely.
Dont doubt for a second his resolve to bounce back. He's done it before and im positive he will do so again after this latest set back.
Its true that his contract is up at the end of the year, but all Nik speaks about is playing for the Mariners and making up to the fans, you guys, teammates and especially Laurie for the past few seasons not playing. And let me just say what you guys have seen so far is just a glimpse of what Nik is capable of when he is back to full fitness. When fully fit i doubt anyone is capable of stopping him.
Anyway, i hope some of you come to understand his current situation and show some encouragement rather than talk shit on the Internet.
Cheers and go the Mariners.