Woodgate

[hybridsoldier]

He is only 30, if he recover and paces himself well he could play for 5 more years.

Bit optimistic and may be on a Ledley King schedule but its something!

 

[Bus-Conductor]

This is a pretty comprehensive explanation of his injury problems. It appears the injury in Milan is unrelated to his previous one....

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/stand...-blow-for-spurs-defender-jonathan-woodgate.do

Jonathan Woodgate's new injury woe after brief encounter

Barely hours after Jonathan Woodgate declared himself ready to fight for a first-team place at Tottenham this season, the club confirmed his latest injury setback after a scan revealed a groin strain in his left leg.
Standard Sport understands the problem is not directly related to that which has required a series of operations and threatened the 30-year-old's career but is a consequence of his appearance in Spurs' 1-0 Champions League last-16, first-leg victory against AC Milan.

That 30-minute outing was his first involvement since November 2009 and Woodgate had hoped it would be the catalyst for more regular involvement having made only 65 appearances since arriving for £8million from Middlesbrough three years ago.

Although his latest adductor muscle injury is not thought to be serious - his recovery time will be "weeks and not months" - questions will again be asked over the centre-back's ability to play consistently at the highest level.

Woodgate is, however, used to such pessimism and just before finding out the news of his setback, he was bullish over his future at White Hart Lane and revealed why he turned down a loan move to Wolves in last month's transfer window.

He said: "I feel I can get fit enough to play regularly this season - that's why I stayed, to show some loyalty. I didn't see the point of going on loan, no disrespect to Wolves. They have a good team with a top manager but I want to stay and crack it here with Champions League football and get my chance.

"It's a great to be back in the changing room again. Its brilliant and I love being with the lads again. You never give up - a lot of people said I would never get back but you keep on fighting. Comments always spur you on when people say you can't come back.

"You keep going and you prove those people wrong and you prove those people right who say you will come back. There have been a lot of tough days but at the end of the day it is only you who can get on with it. You have got to stay mentally strong and wait for your chance."

Woodgate's defiance in a bid to extend a career that has taken him from Leeds to Newcastle and Real Madrid will doubtlessly continue despite this latest hindrance.
After travelling to the United States out of his own pocket to visit specialists, he then also financed a trip to Australia, where he underwent double conjoint tendon reconstruction and partial adductor tenotomies surgery - essentially, Woodgate had the tendons in his leg cut and reconstructed.

He saw a London-based specialist to further his rehabilitation with a course of drugs used to treat bone pain and the inflammation of the pubic bone.
One of the side-effects of the drug is a flu-like symptom which affected Woodgate for several days before he was able to begin light training.
"A lot of people with an opinion said I wouldn't play but you take it with a pinch of salt," said Woodgate. "I am determined to get fit - I won't let anyone say I can't get fit. These are the things that you have to do if you want to play football again and you have to be mentally tough.
"I had injections. They inject it in your arm and it goes all around your body. The operation work just didn't quite get me over the finishing line, so the injections did."

This latest setback lengthens what has been a painful and long road to recovery for Woodgate - but he is admirably determined to ensure he will complete the journey.

Fuck me, you gotta feel for the bloke. He's really gone through the ringer to get himself playing again.

 

[Spurger King]

Fuck me, you gotta feel for the bloke. He's really gone through the ringer to get himself playing again.

He can play at the top level probably until he's 33-34, so he's got every reason to keep going.

I was actually deeply moved when he came on against Milan. Even with the injury, it was still a bit of a Hollywood ending to his recent struggle.

Good luck Woody.

 

[tottenham-til-i-die]

personally his time is up for us if u ask me, if we do keep hold of though as his contract is up for renewal it should b on a pay-as-u play deal

 

[Dan Ashcroft]

Back in 2 weeks - maybe even for the second Milan game - according to reports today.

So Corluka 4 weeks, Woodgate 2 weeks - great reporting by the Sun as usual :roll:

 

[dimiSpur]

Corluka is actually 2 weeks aswell.

 

[spike472]

Back in 2 weeks - maybe even for the second Milan game - according to reports today.

So Corluka 4 weeks, Woodgate 2 weeks - great reporting by the Sun as usual :roll:

according to reports today? :shrug:

 

[Dan Ashcroft]

according to reports today? :shrug:

Was on SSN.

 

[Matt C]

He should retire, no point putting himself through more pain for the sake of some extra money when he already has more than he could ever possibly spend, yes he is more motivated by playing than money but the more he plays the greater long term damage he is doing, should call it a day along with King and get coaching badges

 

[walworthyid]

He should retire, no point putting himself through more pain for the sake of some extra money when he already has more than he could ever possibly spend, yes he is more motivated by playing than money but the more he plays the greater long term damage he is doing, should call it a day along with King and get coaching badges

Why should he? He has every right to fight to play the game he loves. He has had a slight strain, like a good percentage of players returning from long term injury and there is no reason to believe that he won't be back in a couple of weeks.

He is a fantastic player and will be a massive bonus if he can get back for the run-in.

 

[Kendall]

He should retire, no point putting himself through more pain for the sake of some extra money when he already has more than he could ever possibly spend, yes he is more motivated by playing than money but the more he plays the greater long term damage he is doing, should call it a day along with King and get coaching badges

Who the fuck are you to decide this?

 

[Coyboy]

Quite. I love that this site has so much psychic physiotherapy skills.

 

[steve]

Back in 2 weeks - maybe even for the second Milan game - according to reports today.

So Corluka 4 weeks, Woodgate 2 weeks - great reporting by the Sun as usual :roll:

That's his left groin. Dunno what one was playing up before.

Grade 1 (which it almost certainly is) means 2 weeks out. VDV's calf recently was also a grade 1 strain which is why he came back so quickly and also why HR took him off Tuesday.

IF it's the same groin it could be more sinister, we have to just hope it's a new injury that isn't very serious and is the result of the body reacting to the stresses it's been placed under after such a long time.

 

[Kendall]

steve ftw

 

[jonathanhotspur]

Harry Redknapp wants Tottenham to reward Jonathan Woodgate with a new contract in the summer.

Woodgate, 31, returned after 15 months out with a groin strain for the victory over AC Milan last week, but picked up an adductor injury.

“Hopefully he will (get a deal),” Redknapp said. “I want him to come back fit. He’s a great player.

“I would love to see him get his career back on track because when I came here two years ago he was one of the first names on the sheet, a different class. He is one of the best centre-backs around.”



Read more: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/new...rry-Redknapp-article703147.html#ixzz1EYAsEmEq

I love Woody but I wouldn't be over the moon about this at all. If King retired, I might view it differently, but to have the two of them on the books is not good business as far as I'm concerned.

Gallas has to be nursed along as well, though I wonder if the rumours about him moving on have any substance in them. I think Gallas has been tremendous for us and I'd be sick to see him go. I also think he's much more of a leader than King and Woodgate.

I worry about the future of Kaboul and Bassong. If we persist with the Dad's Army business, surely they'll be offski?

 

[Kendall]

If they benefit the squad, which I'm convinced the two of them do, then I see no problem with it.

United persist with Rio, despite an equally ugly injury record because of what he brings.

 

[jonathanhotspur]

If they benefit the squad, which I'm convinced the two of them do, then I see no problem with it.

United persist with Rio, despite an equally ugly injury record because of what he brings.

Yes, but that's one player. And his understudies are kids, really.