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Edmundo said:
Not before January at the earliest, I'd say. It was his cruciate ligaments, remember.
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With due respect Ed I think he will be back before then, medical science has moved on in leaps and bounds ( no pun intended ) over the last few years in this area, carbon fibres etc. However I do hope he will be back sooner rather than later he is class and can only get better.
 

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i think january IS being optimistic and is relying on medical science(no pun :confused: :D ) i was under the impression we wouldnt be seeing him until march
 

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Edmundo said:
Not before January at the earliest, I'd say. It was his cruciate ligaments, remember.
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Did he damage both anterior and posterior ligaments?? :(

Or was it both knees?? :( :confused:
 

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readingbee said:
With due respect Ed I think he will be back before then, medical science has moved on in leaps and bounds ( no pun intended ) over the last few years in this area, carbon fibres etc. However I do hope he will be back sooner rather than later he is class and can only get better.
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It may have moved on leaps and bounds, but I haven't heard of a player taking less than a year to recover from a cruciate injury. Care to give me some examples? Bear in mind that it took Boxall two years and Del Boy about the same - what's more, neither player was a shadow of his former self.
 

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Edmundo said:
Bear in mind that it took Boxall two years and Del Boy about the same - what's more, neither player was a shadow of his former self.
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what a nice thought to wake up to on a friday morning :(
 

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I'm not sure whether Carlos Edwards' (Wrexham) injury was the same (it was variously reported as cruciate/medial ligament damage), but he came back after only about 8 months. Rather surprisingly, he seems to have played as well as before he was injured.
 

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brighton bee said:
i think january IS being optimistic and is relying on medical science(no pun :confused: :D ) i was under the impression we wouldnt be seeing him until march
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I spoke to Alex in the Braemar forecourt a few months back after a game - at that point he reckoned he'd be back in training by November... :confused:
 

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tobyw said:
I spoke to Alex in the Braemar forecourt a few months back after a game - at that point he reckoned he'd be back in training by November... :confused:
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Just in time for that automatic promotion push ! :sorted:
 

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From RTT

Allen gambles on scallywag DJ

By Tony Flood

Brentford manager Martin Allen has turned to the man who spearheaded Yeading's outstanding FA Cup run last season in a bid to solve the Bees' scoring woes.

The signing of DJ Campbell, whose impressive form in the Ryman Premier League earned him an England Non-League debut for an international in Ireland two weeks ago, will hopefully improve Brentford's goals tally after they finished with the worst goal difference among the top 13 teams in League One last term.

The move continues Allen's policy of delving into non-league football and he could also strengthen his midfield.

But Jamaican World Cup star Paul Hall, 32, with whom Brentford had been linked, looks likely to join Bristol City after failing to agree a new deal at Tranmere.

The Brentford boss said: "I have agreed the signing of DJ Campbell from Yeading on the recommendation of my trusted lieutenant John Griffin.

"DJ is a centre-forward who has been prolific in non-league soccer and I am going to take a gamble in the hope that he can deliver at this level."

Allen, who this week left for a holiday with his wife, added: "I am close to other deals being completed.

"Adrian Whitbread, John Griffin and Andy Finch have all the details on all the deals that are happening.

"If there are any problems I am contactable while I'm away. However, for my own well-being I do need a break before returning to Warwick University on the UEFA pro licence course."

Allen described Campbell, who walked out on Aston Villa as a youngster, as "a scallywag with whom I expect to have a love-hate relationship".

Yeading will receive a small transfer fee which could increase, depending on goals and appearances, for a player who has scored 83 times in 109 appearances in the last two seasons.

Yeading manager Johnson Hippolyte said: "We are not going to stand in a player's way, asking for money that isn't there, so we just have to hope Campbell does well and makes us a bit of cash eventually."

Brentford expect Scott Fitzgerald Jnr, signed from Watford for an undisclosed fee on transfer deadline day in March after an initial loan spell, and his new strike partner to solve their scoring problem.

Goal-shy Brentford had a minus three goal difference last season after scoring only 57 and conceding 60 last season in stark contrast to the club immediately below them, Sheffield Wednesday, whose 77-59 difference was the springboard to them winning the play-offs.

Allen said: "That is an area we need to strengthen and I will be bringing in players who can improve our attacking play."

He is hoping Fitzgerald can repeat the scoring form he showed in non-league prior to joining Watford in March 2003 he hit 105 goals in 236 games for Northwood.

In addition to getting an out-and-out striker who is capable of grabbing 20 goals double that of last season's departing top scorer Deon Burton Allen also needs a left-winger to take over from John Salako, another of the seven given free transfers by Brentford.

Allen is looking for players who can raid more quickly down the flanks and get in telling crosses.

The first of those should be attacking left-back Sam Tillen from Chelsea reserves, who has represented England at Under 16, 17, 18 and 19 level.

The 20-year-old Tillen has signed a one-year deal for Brentford with an option for a second year.

Allen has also agreed a contract extension with utility man Kevin O'Connor that means he is now signed up with the Bees for two years.

Changes in transfer regulations mean all players must be signed by August 6 just over a month after Brentford return to training on July 1.

Brentford's pre-season friendlies, with amended kick-off times: Sat July 9 away to Staines Town, 3pm; Tues July 12 away to Bideford; 7.45pm; Sun July17 away to Dagenham & Redbridge, Wed July 20 home to Leyton Orient, 7.30pm (Andy Scott benefit match); Sat July 23 home to Charlton Athletic, 3pm; Tue July 26 away to Weymouth, 7.30pm; Sat July 30 away to Woking; 3pm; Mon August 1 away to Hampton & Richmond; 7.45pm.

4:26pm Thursday 9th June 2005
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november for alex rhodes? :mad1: :mad1: :mad1:

if i ever see that walsall ***** who did it too him....

weve just got to stay positive hope when he comes back hes as good as he was before but (as said before) boxall and bryan were shadows of their former selves.

EDIT: oh unless you meant november THIS year-in which case good news! :blush
 
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bees66 said:
Wouldn't mind Brentford signing him from Yeading, Looked a very lively player with some skill. :sorted:
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:thumbs: :laugh:
 

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Yesterday he must have added around 50k to his value for us :sorted: I guess.... if he doesn't just see out his contract.
 

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nocoat said:
Yesterday he must have added around 50k to his value for us :sorted: I guess.... if he doesn't just see out his contract.
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Maybe Lloyd can have a chat with him about why that doesn't always lead to fame and fortune.
 
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