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Date:Thursday January 21 2010
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Kieran Gibbs Out For The Season
Promising young fullback Kieran Gibbs will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair an injury he suffered to his foot back in November.
Gibbs was dropped in at the deep end after Gael Clichy suffered a recurrence of his back injury that saw Gibbs play in some vital matches last season, and the young Englishman had impressed mightily.
The player and club opted for surgery after careful consideration, letting the bone heal by itself could have seen him back early, but also had the risk of carrying the injury over into the 2010/11 season. So the safe route was taken.
We look forward to seeing him back in action next season.
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That is so unlucky for him but at least we have Traore as cover (Hope you come back soon Gibbs)
kenny03
I hope that Kieran makes a full recovery and returns ready for the 2010/11 Season! All the best Kieran!
hackneyval
I hope that Kieran makes a full recovery and returns ready for the 2010/11 Season! All the best Kieran!
hackneyval
Bad luck son but it's the right thing do. Hoping to see you fit and raring to go next season. Have a good recovery Kieron!
julieloveshenry4ever
A real shame for the boy, the timing of the injury was so bad too as he would have got ten or fifteen more games under his belt with Clichy's injury- which would have been great for him and us.
Little Dutch
I never realised he had a compound fracture after a shocking tackle in the 93rd minute of a game that was already won. Still we're not crying about it, just wishing the lad better.
LondonGooner
Hard luck KG. :)
Zbam
I'm sure had he not gotten injured he would've been in serious contention for a place in England's world cup squad.
gronedrone
Btw: Cameroon is 0-1 down at HT... Uhum Nobody dare jinx it!
Fabby69
you just have fabby :(
nikolaijns
How can you post something yourself and then add "Nobody dare jinx it!" :)
Tom14
Lol... well I assumed that if I didn't go on about saying YES SONG IS COMING HOME! that it would be sufficient not to :P Guess not! Crap
Fabby69
Despit me being an ardent Spurs fan, I empathize with you. Gibbs is a great English talent, and this is a cruel blow for him and for you, thoug I guess Clichy can take over for you guys.
DubaiSpur
Lets not blame me, but that player called Eto'o :P Just Cesc and Rosicky then to carry the midfield... ffs :P
Fabby69
Fabby, from what I see, Cameroon doesn't seem to be all about Et'o, as they have Idrissou and some creative midfielders; Song is themost fouled player in the side which tells a lot about his influence. Well, they meet Nigeria in the 1/4 finals; guaranteed now, our Song will be back after January 25th and, perhaps, play against ManU. Nigeria should eliminate Cameroon, partisanship aside.
Naijagunner
Didn't watch the game mate :-) just remember him scoring in another game too. And most fouled.... thats not good new :P
Fabby69
Think it will be Egypt against Cameroon...repeat of the previous final match...
jess_farenesh
If Cameroon loses against Egypt, will Song be back for Chelsea on the 7th?
gunnerkid107
Naija, do you really believe that overly optimistic prediction of yours, or you're living in hope? Cameroon will turn us over with minimal stress, they've got a fine blend of experience and youth, we have tired old men in the twilight of their careers, they are all going through the motions without playing as a team.
deledudu
That is three players effectivily ruled out of for the season. Anyone gonna bet agains a 4th? havent bother watching the nations cup mainly due to how terribly naija play at the moment. i hav been spoilt rotten by wenger ball. egypt vs cameroon might tempt me, wanna see song do well but the gunner and nigerian in me wants him back in london.
NeoGunner
Deledudu, the team has just turned the bend with the last game against Mozambique, won 3-0. It is such games (V Cameroon) that bring out the best in the Eagles; Cameroon should be more worried about our fleet footed front line against their flat footed defenders. "tired old men"? You must be referring to Cameroon, with Rigobert (Song's Uncle!!!), Geremi and Webo still playing actively. Have faith, my man. Alex Song will be back for ManU and will watch the game V Aston Villa, in person.
Naijagunner
Feel sorry for the kid, but luckily for us, it's a long term injury in one of the few positions we can afford it, having 4 other players capable of playing LB. Still, hopefully doesn't do to much long term damage and, as LD said, it's a shame he didn't get to be more involved in Gael's absence.
Ozi Gooner
Shame Tunisia could not hold on to one of their leads. Song could of been back for Villa
paul_ownz
Real unlucky for Gibbs. He came back this season stronger then he finished last season and even pessamistic old me was impressed. It's such a blow considering the world cup is this year aswell, he was in contention for 2nd choice left back. Oh well, if it was the right thing to do, it was the right thing to do i guess.
FuiKaka
Right now left-back isn't the big problem since Clichy and Traore are fit. But Sagna is out now, and with Eboue at AFCON we're out of cover on that side. Have you ever seen something like group D? All teams have a 0 goal difference, 3 teams on 4 points and 1 on 3. None of them deserve to go through!
afri-gooner
Off topic again, but related to Song's quick return. It will seem that I was wrong and it is Cameroon V Egypt; the CAF qualification rules (in the event of a tie in points) is a rather confusing and controversial one as the early news was Cam V Nig., based on the head to head rule applied to eliminate Mali. Well, guys, I can no longer guarantee the early return of Song as Cameroon know how to beat the North Africans at their game; especially when it is not the Finals.
Naijagunner
*takes in a huge breath* ...you guys smell that? Smells like top of the table to me? ...Smells like home ;) We've done this with one of the youngest teams in the league, and with consistently (over the last 3-4 years) the most injuries by a substantiol amount. We're already champions. I hope Sagna has a speedy recovery.
FuiKaka
Ok, just got back from the pub. It's late in Western Australia. And due to lack of me bring home female companionship tonight i decided to hit the net, youtube to be precise. I wanted to see this tackle from Gallas that was "so terrible" (which is *****all really, as if we didn't get worse from them) ...ANYWAY! My point is, well, not my point, my story moves on to me starting to watch Cesc Fabregas (Sex Fabre-class) and i just wanted to declare my (quite disgusting) love for this kid in a forum where it will be accepted and understood. Cesc Fabregas, is an amazing footballer, even if we got offered Messi for Fabs, i wouldn't wanna take it (even though i am definately on the "Messi is the best player in the world" bandwagon). I just don't think anyone could fit into our team like he does, BE ARSENAL, like he is right now. Yup. I need another beer. I wish peace and joyeus merrymaking upon all fellow gunners.
FuiKaka
Fui, you're hilarious! Well I'm a female and I have no problem expressing my total adoration of Cescy. My teenage daughter has been madly in love with him for years (my Arsenal crush was always Pires). Me, I just massively adore the kid, would love to introduce him to my daughter, have him over for a Brazilian dinner, and probably freak him out by constantly hugging him and fawning all over him. Cesc is god.
jaelle
haha Jaelle, i'm drunk. Don't get me wrong, every arsenal goal makes me jump for joy and scream a big hardcore manly "yes!!" but i when it's Cesc that scores i got a slight extra tingle because i feel he deserves it so much. If Arsenal win i trophy, i really hope Cesc is there to be the first to lift it as captain of our team. He deserves so much for what he's done for our club. Oh man, out of beer again...
FuiKaka
Oh, and btw, i would hug the ***** out of him haha
FuiKaka
Poor kid, glad that Clichy's back to take over now. And oh Jaelle same here! Bobby's my football crush. ^_^ Right now Cesc is absolutely the most lovable footballer on earth - in addition to the best central midfielder, says me.
GoonerLou
You a Pires girl too, Lou? All smart Arsenal women fans loved Pires. The less smart ones ogled Freddie. :-) It's like the difference between Zidane and Becks -- Zidane's the thinking woman's hottie. Becks is for little girls (no matter how old they are).
jaelle
Hero of the day. No one deserves to lift a trophy as Arsenal captain as much as him right now.
FuiKaka
fuikaka, when you come home from the pub and fail with female companionship, you go on youtube? I admit to hitting the internet in the same situ, but it's not youtube I go to first! ;-)
Little Dutch
I know the one.... www.you then a J with 2 Z's on the end with a vowel in the middle. Good site
paul_ownz
Have been trying to crack the code paul_ownz mentioned above for an hour now. Say can you give another clue paul?
deltaforce
Haha LD! You dirty fella ;) I was in a 'footballing' mood alright? The seasons starting up again soon in West Australia and i had my first day of training after work yesterday. I always get excited on the first day back. Deltaforce ...i'm not clicking onto what paul_ownz is saying either ...but trying to crack it for an hour? I mean, there's plenty of sites out there? Come on...
FuiKaka
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