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Owen return delayed
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:41 am
by squiz18
Owen Garvan will be out for another two to four weeks after seeing a specialist about his damaged ankle.
The 17-year-old midfielder sustained the injury in the 2-2 draw with Coventry last month and it was hoped that he would be back for the return fixture at the Ricoh Arena this weekend.
But Town physio Dave Williams told the Club website: "Owen has seen Mark Bowditch, the specialist we use for lower limb injuries and he's had a good look at the ankle.
"It's been scanned again and the sprain is grade 2 rather than the grade 1 which we had hoped for.
"There is also a slight chip to the bone but that is only minor and Mark isn't concerned about that at all. With Owen's age, the bone is not yet fully mature anyway.
"We're probably looking at Owen being back playing again in two to four weeks the way things stand."
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:48 am
by azbedwell
Real shame, but at least we should have westy back, Also id rather garvin was out (as a midfielder where we have cover) than losing one of our strikers or defenders.
Hope him all the best on his recovery, he is a quality player.
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:06 pm
by hallamblue
I got the impression Joe was indicating Gavan would be out for sat - but then back again on the tues v Reading ...wondered if he was just keeping Garvan away from the git that did the disgraceful tackle on him v Coventry - which put him out injured in the first place !
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:24 pm
by Rach
hallamblue wrote:I got the impression Joe was indicating Gavan would be out for sat - but then back again on the tues v Reading ...wondered if he was just keeping Garvan away from the git that did the disgraceful tackle on him v Coventry - which put him out injured in the first place !
Nah, according to Evening Star, Joe reckons the Reading game will come too soon for Owen without a reserve game, so we're looking at him being out for those 2 games at least....if not more....
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:25 pm
by Bluebird
hallamblue wrote:I got the impression Joe was indicating Gavan would be out for sat - but then back again on the tues v Reading ...wondered if he was just keeping Garvan away from the git that did the disgraceful tackle on him v Coventry - which put him out injured in the first place !
For me that shows exactly how inept these sodding Refs are nowadays, the git didn't even get booked!
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:31 pm
by hallamblue
bluebird wrote:hallamblue wrote:I got the impression Joe was indicating Gavan would be out for sat - but then back again on the tues v Reading ...wondered if he was just keeping Garvan away from the git that did the disgraceful tackle on him v Coventry - which put him out injured in the first place !
For me that shows exactly how inept these sodding Refs are nowadays, the git didn't even get booked!
If I remembered right - Im sure he went in with two feet - drity git !
never mind having read De Vos' comments I expect the Canadian will be out to correct a few wrongs on saturday - and will probably get sent off for his troubles !
..assuming he can actually catch anyone that is !
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:33 pm
by Bluebird
hallamblue wrote:bluebird wrote:hallamblue wrote:I got the impression Joe was indicating Gavan would be out for sat - but then back again on the tues v Reading ...wondered if he was just keeping Garvan away from the git that did the disgraceful tackle on him v Coventry - which put him out injured in the first place !
For me that shows exactly how inept these sodding Refs are nowadays, the git didn't even get booked!
If I remembered right - Im sure he went in with two feet - drity git !
never mind having read De Vos' comments
I expect the Canadian will be out to correct a few wrongs on saturday - and will probably get sent off for his troubles !
..assuming he can actually catch anyone that is !
Your having a laugh HB! DeVos is neck and neck with Currie for tart of the Year!
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:15 pm
by Fully
Was going to say - since when has Michael Owen played for us!
Shame Garvan is out for so long, but least it may give the newboy a chance.