05/09/2007 15:27
The prognosis is good with West Ham United's injured players, who are all making excellent progress in their recoveries. Hammers' Head of Physiotherapy, George Cooper gives an update on how everyone in the treatment room is doing:
Kieron Dyer, who suffered a double fracture of the lower right leg while playing in our Carling Cup tie at Bristol Rovers last week, was released from hospital on Monday and is now resting at home. George said: "The Club doctor and myself watched the surgery being carried out. Kieron had a pin and screws put in the leg and already we know there is an excellent fixation in the leg. "That means the prognosis is very positive for a quicker recovery. "He is resting up now, but will be off the crutches in around two weeks' time, when we aim to have him up and walking."
Scott Parker, who has been suffering from a medial ligament strain, is in the latter stages of the recovery time for such an injury, which is between six to eight weeks. "Scott is in week seven of this and is on course with all what he is doing," says George.
Bobby Zamora, who has been suffering from a knee injury, which happened when he fell awkwardly on it in training, has been seen by a specialist and is now doing work to strengthen it. George said: "He should be back in full training by the start of next week."
Calum Davenport, who had surgery on a hernia, is now 100 per cent recovered and is back in full training. "Calum should be fit enough to be available for selection in around two week's time," George added.
Nigel Quashie, who has been out with an ankle injury, is now back in full training after making a complete recovery. "Nigel is training fully, but we pull him out every couple of days so the ankle can rest properly. This is correct for the amount of time Nigel has been out and it is also a precaution in preventing any possible further problems."
Julien Faubert, who ruptured his Achilles tendon during pre-season, is set to start rehabilitation work and will have his cast removed around September 10.
"Julien will then spend some time at a specialist rehab centre in the South of France, where the surgeon who carried out the work can keep an eye on his progress," George revealed.
Freddie Ljungberg has had an injection into the muscle in his thigh and the injury is now settling down well. "We're looking to see Freddie back in training around the middle of next week," said George.
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Solano signing gives a lift to stricken Dyer
David Hytner
Thursday September 6, 2007
The Guardian
Kieron Dyer has not had much to smile about since he suffered his double leg-break at Bristol Rovers in the Carling Cup on Tuesday of last week. But the West Ham United midfielder, who faces between six and nine months out of the game, enjoyed a lift on Friday night, just before the closure of the summer transfer window, when an unexpected visitor dropped into his hospital room.
"It was funny because Nobby Solano was having his medical in the same hospital as me at about 11pm so he popped in to see me and tell me he was my team-mate again which brought a huge smile to my face," said Dyer, who played with Solano at Newcastle. "I had a great relationship with Nobby on and off the pitch, he's going to be a wonderful acquisition for West Ham and I know the fans will adore him."
Solano joined on a free transfer, having cited a wish to be closer to his two children in London, and he will offer cover in midfield for the stricken Dyer, who had left Newcastle for Upton Park a little over two weeks previously. West Ham's manager, Alan Curbishley, has had terrible luck with injuries to new midfield signings this summer. Julien Faubert is a long-term casualty with an achilles tendon problem, while Freddie Ljungberg (groin) and Scott Parker (knee) have also been on the sidelines.
Dyer has undergone surgery and is back at home in Ipswich, resting before he begins his rehabilitation programme next week. "The doctors were delighted with how the operation went and if there are any consolations to this, they did explain to me that the best place to break your leg is in the middle of the shin because there are usually more complications when it is closer to the ankle, like what happened to Dean Ashton," said Dyer.
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Hammers upbeat over Dyer recovery - Daily Mail
Last updated at 16:29pm on 5th September 2007
Kieron Dyer has been told he can expect to make a full recovery from his double leg break after a successful operation to fix the bones with a metal pin. The West Ham and England midfielder admitted his latest injury had been "devastating" but is now back home in Ipswich and will be on crutches for two weeks before starting his rehab. Dyer, 28, said: "The doctors were delighted with how the operation went and they explained that the best place to break your leg is in the middle of the shin because there are usually more complications when it is closer to the ankle, like what happened to Dean Ashton. "Djibril Cisse had exactly the same injury as me and he has obviously come back and made a full recovery, which holds me in good stead. I plan to do exactly the same and be back playing for West Ham and England." Dyer snapped his tibia and fibula in last week's Carling Cup tie at Bristol Rovers. "I knew straight away I had broken both bones," he said. "That's why my hand went straight up into the air and as I hit the floor. My leg was just wobbling from side to side so I knew it was a break. "It wasn't as painful as it probably looked to other people as my body went into shock but I knew I would be out for several months which was just devastating."
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Hammers hope to halt Pilgrims' progress - Harlow Citizen
By Guardian-series
WEST HAM UNITED WEST Ham will face Plymouth Argyle at home in the third round of the Carling Cup at 7.45pm on Wednesday, September 26. Argyle have won only two of their previous 21 matches at Upton Park, and were thrashed 5-0 on their last visit in February 2005. The two clubs have met twice in the League Cup, but not for 45 years. West Ham came out on top each time, beating the Pilgrims 3-2 in September 1961 and 6-0 a year later.
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Parker facing battle for West Ham spot
tribalfooball.com - September 05, 2007
Big West Ham signing Scott Parker faces a battle to win a place in midfield once he is fit again. Boss Alan Curbishley said: "Hayden Mullins has seen me sign players and yet managed to stay in the team. "He's stepped up to the plate and has the shirt now."
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West Ham physio expects quick Dyer recovery
tribalfooball.com - September 05, 2007
West Ham physio George Cooper expects Kieron Dyer to make a speedy recovery from his double leg fracture. He told whufc.com: "The Club doctor and myself watched the surgery being carried out. Kieron had a pin and screws put in the leg and already we know there is an excellent fixation in the leg. "That means the prognosis is very positive for a quicker recovery. "He is resting up now, but will be off the crutches in around two weeks' time, when we aim to have him up and walking."
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Quashie, Davenport back in West Ham training
tribalfooball.com - September 05, 2007
West Ham have received an injury boost with Nigel Quashie and Calum Davenport back in full training. Quashie was out with an ankle injury, while defender Davenport is now recovered from a hernia surgery.
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Middlesbrough chairman: Brooking argument too simplistic
tribalfooball.com - September 05, 2007
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has rubbished simplistic claims from Sir Trevor Brooking that foreign imports are damaging England's national team.
"I think we need to be brighter in our approach and our thinking as to why England is so far behind," said Gibson. "It is wrong to see the foreign players as a threat. We should be looking to learn from them. This country still produces excellent footballers. We just don't produce excellent teams."
Boro's academy has unearthed several notable homegrown players in recent years, including England international Stewart Downing, and under-21 stars Andrew Taylor, Lee Cattermole and David Wheater. Gibson also told a BBC Tees Forum: "There's a lot in football you don't see," said Gibson. "At Boro we put a lot of time into educating our coaching staff, the academy, and the kids we try to bring through. "We've seen the arrival of David Wheater and Gareth has given him the opportunity and the confidence to go out there and play. Would I sell David Wheater for �10m? No."
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