Coutts update

[itsinyerblood]

Two points regarding this thread - the NHS is under attack, pure and fuckin' simple. The staff admit it, as a chat I had last week when I went in for an operation revealed. The NG is a classic old fashioned building, I had a surgeon performing major surgery on me. I was awake throughout (just over two hours) and had a local anaesthetic enabling me to chat with all concerned. The staff, in the main, are excellent. The food is poor, has been for years, and the fact that everyone, staff included, have to pay to park their cars, is nothing short of criminal. If patients wish to watch TV they have to pay. Agency nurses are everywhere, costing a fortune to plug gaping employment holes. Plus the rate of those who are choosing to seek employment outside the NHS, or health in general, is steadily growing.

Second point - regarding Coutts, I don't think the OP was out of place airing his opinion about Coutts suffering a potential career ending injury. But it was perhaps inappropriate to dip a toe into something we still have no idea about. Coutts, by all accounts, is a popular player in the dressing room, so what we should all be doing is to create good vibes rather than create doom and gloom before we know exactly what the state of play is. You can bet your bottom dollar that Coutts will be worried sick, he may even venture onto this forum. I hope the guy shows great resolve and makes positive strides in his recovery. No guarantees of course, but I hope PC is one of the players who regain full health and continues his career with the Blades. He's a top player, and what he's produced since CW arrived has been the realisation of his undoubted talent. C'mon Paul, give it your best shot mate. Your contribution to our success is integral to what we, the fans, are enjoying. It won't be the same without you on the pitch, so onwards and upwards, best of luck fella. UTMB!

 

[JohnDenver]

It's all down to the complexity of the break, but this should give Coutts some hope:

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sp...ether-son-jordan-would-ever-play-for-rangers/ (apologies for linking to that bog roll but I'm making an exception)

I'm not going to post a picture of the severity of Larsson's injury, but it's similarly horrific.

 

[TarquinDelouche]

Fuck him,now he can no longer help the cause,send him to theNorthern General A and E department,let him wait for 4 hours plus

What? Take him round back and have him put down. He’s no more use to us, put him out of his misery.

 

[bladesmanluke]

No room for sentiment sadly. I think this could spell the end for him with us if his previous recovery is anything to go by. We have to be looking for a better, probably younger replacement in January. Easier said then done but that's football.

In my 24 years we’ve not found a better midfielder than Coutts so I can’t see that happening. Best we can do is bring someone in to make so and hope it’s enough

 

[Small Mendonca]

So many qualified surgeons on here it's unbelievable.

As far as I know, the only person on here near to that accolade is (if I remember rightly) Small Mendonca.

Everyone else can sit darn.

In fairness I do orthopaedics next year so probably know as much as you lot

 

[nopigfansintown]

I think there's a lot of room for sentiment.

 

[super_pig]

I hope this news doesn't unleash another round of posters slagging each other off like the main Coutts thread last night.
Adversity should bring us together.

it will do but not in the immediate aftermath when people are in shock .. there is a need to vent (for some of us anyway)

 

[SteveBlade]

I broke my nose playing football because I accidentally headbutted the back of a blokes head instead of the ball and I came back on a few minutes later after it stopped bleeding.

He's getting paid thousands and he can't even get up after snapping his leg.

Puff.