Author Topic: LFC vs ROchdale game abandoned (Read 7462 times)

East of Anfield · « **on:** August 5, 2012, 06:34:54 PM »

Nick from another site.....

Liverpool continued pre-season preparations earlier today with a behind-closed-doors friendly with Rochdale Town at Melwood, which was abandoned after 55 minutes as a result of a serious injury to one of the Lancashire club's players.

Rochdale striker Reece Gray suffered a serious ankle injury in the 50th minute of the game**, and it sounds like a major incident, especially given the fact he was rushed to Accident and Emergency for an urgent operation. Reece tweeted from the hospital:
"Thanks for all the messages people. Really appreciate it!.. Jus hope that the op goes well, and should be back playing football soon as!"

Reece also praised Liverpool medical staff for their swift action:

"Can't thank all the club doctors/physio's enough that were on hand too assist me 2day at melwood... Really appreciate it"

At the time of the injury, Liverpool were winning the game 2-1, with the goals scored by Nathan Eccleston and Glen Johnson.

The starting line-up was very interesting. After missing out against FC Gomel, Daniel Agger returned, as did Andy Carroll and Pepe Reina

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #1 on:** August 5, 2012, 06:54:47 PM »

Sounds nasty, hope the lad makes a full recovery.

Y2J · « **Reply #2 on:** August 5, 2012, 07:27:54 PM »

Hope he gets well soon

RichardM · « **Reply #3 on:** August 5, 2012, 07:31:58 PM »

Sorry to hear that, hope he recovers quickly and fully.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #4 on:** August 5, 2012, 07:35:47 PM »

Ouch. Op and all, must be serious. Hope he makes a quick and full recovery.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 5, 2012, 07:38:45 PM »

Sounds awful, good to read it was handled well though

kelly34 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 5, 2012, 07:42:46 PM »

Sounds like he might've dislocated his ankle. Wish him a speedy recovery.

Red Eyed · « **Reply #7 on:** August 5, 2012, 08:17:05 PM »

Charlie Adam strikes again

Alf · « **Reply #8 on:** August 5, 2012, 08:19:31 PM »

Baring in mind Jimmy Kuntwar is the source of that article I'd take what it says with a pinch of salt.

laddo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 5, 2012, 08:24:32 PM »

Quote from: Alf on August 5, 2012, 08:19:31 PM

Baring in mind Jimmy Kuntwar is the source of that article I'd take what it says with a pinch of salt.

The player himself tweeting it probably validates the story.

Kochevnik · « **Reply #10 on:** August 5, 2012, 09:09:44 PM »

As someone pointed out in the youth thread, the most interesting thing about the lineup was Kelly playing CB. I think he would be a great fit under Rodgers there, and I wonder if we might start to see him moved inside for the odd game this season.

Hope the Rochdale lad gets well soon.

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #11 on:** August 5, 2012, 09:14:13 PM »

Sounds like a serious injury if the game was abandoned.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

rob1408 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 5, 2012, 09:16:53 PM »

Quote from: Alf on August 5, 2012, 08:19:31 PM

Baring in mind Jimmy Kuntwar is the source of that article I'd take what it says with a pinch of salt.

On this occasion he got it spot on, but I know what you mean.

the_red_pill · « **Reply #13 on:** August 5, 2012, 09:21:48 PM »

Ont he bright side - at least the boy's had a few more minutes and it's good to have Reina back. Good to see Agger doing the whole 55mins and Glenno as well.

Anyway, wish the lad a speedy recovery.

LondonRedMan · « **Reply #14 on:** August 5, 2012, 09:27:05 PM »

Quote from: Mr Rossi on August 5, 2012, 06:54:47 PM

Sounds nasty, hope the lad makes a full recovery.

What's the procedure Mr Mod? · « **Reply #15 on:** August 5, 2012, 09:27:15 PM »

Quote from: Kochevnik on August 5, 2012, 09:09:44 PM

As someone pointed out in the youth thread, the most interesting thing about the lineup was Kelly playing CB. I think he would be a great fit under Rodgers there, and I wonder if we might start to see him moved inside for the odd game this season.

Hope the Rochdale lad gets well soon.

The cynics amongst us could say he's being tried at centre back because we're selling Agger...

rob1408 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 5, 2012, 09:29:10 PM »

Quote from: What's the procedure Mr Mod? on August 5, 2012, 09:27:15 PM

The cynics amongst us could say he's being tried at centre back because we're selling Agger...

So why did we play Agger ? Doesn't make a great deal of sense. I think it's more to do with the fact Kelly and Johnson need match practise.

Big Joe · « **Reply #17 on:** August 5, 2012, 09:33:05 PM »

Quote from: Red Eyed on August 5, 2012, 08:17:05 PM

Charlie Adam strikes again

ROFL

What's the procedure Mr Mod? · « **Reply #18 on:** August 5, 2012, 09:42:42 PM »

Quote from: rob1408 on August 5, 2012, 09:29:10 PM

So why did we play Agger ? Doesn't make a great deal of sense. I think it's more to do with the fact Kelly and Johnson need match practise.

I agree, just saying what other have and will say.

iamrobk · « **Reply #19 on:** August 5, 2012, 10:27:56 PM »

Quote from: rob1408 on August 5, 2012, 09:29:10 PM

So why did we play Agger ? Doesn't make a great deal of sense. I think it's more to do with the fact Kelly and Johnson need match practise.

The side in general doesn't make any sense to me. Starting Eccleston-Carroll-Pacheco up top, 3 players who it seems we're trying to get rid of...

blah · « **Reply #20 on:** August 5, 2012, 10:31:09 PM »

If that is from a Jimmy Kuntwar article, you can expect to see another article blaming Rafa, Suarez, and the LFC medical staff for the injury.

My god do I hate that man, I don't understand how any Liverpool fan can read the shit he turns out.

Gifted Right Foot · « **Reply #21 on:** August 5, 2012, 10:37:03 PM »

poor lad, hope he makes a full recovery.

LIVusa34 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 5, 2012, 10:39:42 PM »

Anyway, it was Rochdale reserves.

Hoping for a quick and full recovery for the lad.

anfieldpurch · « **Reply #23 on:** August 5, 2012, 10:45:15 PM »

Charlie adam just tweeted a get well soon message to the lad

Smudgester · « **Reply #24 on:** August 5, 2012, 10:47:56 PM »

Quote from: iamrobk on August 5, 2012, 10:27:56 PM

The side in general doesn't make any sense to me. Starting Eccleston-Carroll-Pacheco up top, 3 players who it seems we're trying to get rid of...

Erm, maybe because it wasn't a game where the result/system used wasn't important - but was just to get fitness levels up

Sevo · « **Reply #25 on:** August 5, 2012, 11:00:46 PM »

Quote from: bored86 on August 5, 2012, 10:37:03 PM

poor lad, hope he makes a full recovery.

Jamie Kuntwar?

Melbred · « **Reply #26 on:** August 5, 2012, 11:08:18 PM »

Quote from: anfieldpurch on August 5, 2012, 10:45:15 PM

Charlie adam just tweeted a get well soon message to the lad

Must start to be feeling guilty about another victim

keswick · « **Reply #27 on:** August 5, 2012, 11:13:14 PM »

Who's Jimmy Kuntwar?

the_red_pill · « **Reply #28 on:** August 5, 2012, 11:13:14 PM »

Quote from: Melbred on August 5, 2012, 11:08:18 PM

Must start to be feeling guilty about another victim

Aaaww, bless - it's "extremely human" of him to do that

:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/9439338/Tottenham-Hotspur-manager-Andre-Villas-Boas-calls-on-Charlie-Adam-to-apologise-to-Gareth-Bale.html

the_red_pill · « **Reply #29 on:** August 5, 2012, 11:15:04 PM »

Quote from: keswick on August 5, 2012, 11:13:14 PM

Who's Jimmy Kuntwar?

Pssst - the clue's in the surname

Kovai Red · « **Reply #30 on:** August 6, 2012, 06:15:34 AM »

Get well soon lad.
YNWA

ShibbyLFC · « **Reply #31 on:** August 6, 2012, 07:04:27 AM »

Quote from: rob1408 on August 5, 2012, 09:29:10 PM

So why did we play Agger ? Doesn't make a great deal of sense. I think it's more to do with the fact Kelly and Johnson need match practise.

Yep. Same for Agger.

Quote

"We have a behind closed doors game for him this weekend to help his match fitness," said the manager.

"Daniel is fit, but we have to make sure his physical condition is up to speed. He wasn't going to play and as that was the case, I wanted him to use that time to work on his physical condition."