HastingsSeagull
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Best of luck to him for a speedy recovery and hopefully a full preseason with us
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Goldson out for season!
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I think you've answered your own question.
In fairness this being the Albion there's probably a litter bin currently being trained up to be a future England centre back.
All the while Messi could easily be made to look like Mike Trusson, on a bad day.
Shropshire Seagull
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Good that most of us recognise sport takes second place to health.
None of us yet know the full extent of the "injury" and so we can only talk in general terms.
My main hope is that he doesn't have anything like what Fabrice Muamaba and James Taylor have - both were elite sportsman and supremely fit and well. With JT, his heart surgeon said he was very fortunate, for most people, this problem is only discovered during the post mortem - unfortunately it ended both of their professional sports careers. Fingers crossed Connor's issue is nothing as serious.
None of us yet know the full extent of the "injury" and so we can only talk in general terms.
My main hope is that he doesn't have anything like what Fabrice Muamaba and James Taylor have - both were elite sportsman and supremely fit and well. With JT, his heart surgeon said he was very fortunate, for most people, this problem is only discovered during the post mortem - unfortunately it ended both of their professional sports careers. Fingers crossed Connor's issue is nothing as serious.
Just seen this. Wow really pleased the club spotted this before it caused a serious problem. Good luck Connor and get better soon. He was great for us last season and will be good to see him playing in the stripes again when he is fit and well.
B-right-on
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Amazing what the medical profession can do now. Hats off to them.
Also I know its not good for the team, but how would it have affected the team and us had it not been spotted and something 'serious' happened with 5 games to go to the end of the seaon.
Also I know its not good for the team, but how would it have affected the team and us had it not been spotted and something 'serious' happened with 5 games to go to the end of the seaon.
GoldWithFalmer
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I meant in a playing sense,to the field of play...i think it may have read wrong....
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Tony Towner's Fridge
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Best wishes Connor, speedy recovery and get back challenging for our Premiership team next season.
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kjgood
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All the very best, great to see that screening picked up something before it became a great issue. Get well and fit, see you next year and STAY CALM
Brighton's Connor Goldson wants to return after heart surgery
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38894077
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38894077
Icy Gull
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Love the comment about how he is at the right club, quite an endorsement
"Your support had kept me positive," he wrote. "I am so grateful to the be at the club I am at."
AmexRuislip
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Brighton defender Connor Goldson determined to return to football after heart surgery
Brighton defender Connor Goldson is determined to return to football despite being ruled out for the rest of the season after a heart risk was discovered during routine cardiac screening.
Goldson requires preventative surgery but had his condition picked up amid the more comprehensive testing at English football clubs following Fabrice Muamba’s collapse for Bolton against Tottenham in March 2012. Muamba was forced to retire but Goldson, who is 24, retains his on-field ambition.
"Football has always been my life but this has put my life into perspective," he said. "I know I'm strong enough to recover and determined to be back on a football pitch where I'm happiest."
Goldson also thanked his team-mates, the staff at Brighton, his girlfriend and his family for their support during the "toughest few days" of his life. "Your support had kept me positive," he wrote on Twitter. "I am so grateful to be at the club I am at."
The Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale summed up how the Brighton squad, who are currently in one of the two automatic promotion places in the Championship, had reacted to the news.
"It's hard because Connor is a valuable member of the squad on and off the pitch," said Stockdale.
"It was amazing how he came out of it positively. I'd quit football for him if it meant him staying alive."
Brighton have said that they found a “possible risk factor” but are also optimistic about the chances of Goldson making a comeback.
“We wish him well with his recovery and look forward to him returning for us next season,” said manager Chris Hughton. Several footballers have died suddenly because of heart issues, including Cameroon international Marc-Vivien Foe, Sevilla defender Antonio Puerta and Espanyol captain Daniel Jarque. The likelihood of Goldson returning will be determined by the precise nature of his condition.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...nnor-goldson-determined-return-heart-surgery/
Brighton defender Connor Goldson is determined to return to football despite being ruled out for the rest of the season after a heart risk was discovered during routine cardiac screening.
Goldson requires preventative surgery but had his condition picked up amid the more comprehensive testing at English football clubs following Fabrice Muamba’s collapse for Bolton against Tottenham in March 2012. Muamba was forced to retire but Goldson, who is 24, retains his on-field ambition.
"Football has always been my life but this has put my life into perspective," he said. "I know I'm strong enough to recover and determined to be back on a football pitch where I'm happiest."
Goldson also thanked his team-mates, the staff at Brighton, his girlfriend and his family for their support during the "toughest few days" of his life. "Your support had kept me positive," he wrote on Twitter. "I am so grateful to be at the club I am at."
The Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale summed up how the Brighton squad, who are currently in one of the two automatic promotion places in the Championship, had reacted to the news.
"It's hard because Connor is a valuable member of the squad on and off the pitch," said Stockdale.
"It was amazing how he came out of it positively. I'd quit football for him if it meant him staying alive."
Brighton have said that they found a “possible risk factor” but are also optimistic about the chances of Goldson making a comeback.
“We wish him well with his recovery and look forward to him returning for us next season,” said manager Chris Hughton. Several footballers have died suddenly because of heart issues, including Cameroon international Marc-Vivien Foe, Sevilla defender Antonio Puerta and Espanyol captain Daniel Jarque. The likelihood of Goldson returning will be determined by the precise nature of his condition.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...nnor-goldson-determined-return-heart-surgery/
Nice tribute to Connor paid by Rotherham's Jon Taylor when he scored today against Blackburn. Just seen on Ch5 Championship highlights. Apparently they were team mates at Shrewsbury. Unfortunately due to the camera angle I couldn't read the message on his shirt but it's the thought that counts!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQIS2kxhtzaBZFHpFDJ3-uojTOvgAMAF7gVyIU0/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQIS2kxhtzaBZFHpFDJ3-uojTOvgAMAF7gVyIU0/
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HastingsSeagull
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That's great from Taylor and probably a reflection of the kind of guy CG is on and off the field. Wasn't he their captain despite being so young?
Thunder Bolt
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Discharged from hospital and going home, but that is some scar.
https://twitter.com/connorgoldson/status/849285229760139265
https://twitter.com/connorgoldson/status/849285229760139265
Machiavelli
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You'll have to stop sending links to Connor's Twitter account. His tweets are only for special friends and I, for one, can't be a*sed to qualify.