tribalfooball.com - September 19,
2006
Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given's stomach injury suffered on
Sunday had doctors fearing for the Irishman's life, it has been
revealed.
Medical sources told the Daily Mail the goalkeeper's injury, a
perforated bowel, had never been seen on a footballer and was
usually associated only with car crash victims.
It's reported Given had a second operation because of further
complications resulting from his collision with Marlon
Harewood.
Without the surgery, there were fears that Given's health could
have seriously deteriorated.
He woke yesterday morning in the intensive care unit at King
George's Hospital in east London and the decision was taken to
perform the second operation.
McDonald said: "In the dressing room after the game, Shay developed
acute abdominal pain and it became clear he might have a surgical
problem.
"As a result, he was admitted to a local hospital for
investigation. Following those investigations, he was found to have
a small perforation of his small bowel. He underwent surgery to
repair this and that was successful.
"He is comfortable in hospital and he will be discharged in around
five days."
hope that when he return from injury , he
will be be @ least the same quality as before or even better
quality lol but can newcastle 2nd choice keeper stand up and be
count and replace Shay Given for the moment we shall
see
