-JW- Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 [url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4488759/Fabrice-Muamba-retires-Bolton-ace-quits-over-heart-fears.html]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4488759/Fabrice-Muamba-retires-Bolton-ace-quits-over-heart-fears.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Such sad news, but probably for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
networker1884 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Lazy poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 FOOTBALL's miracle man Fabrice Muamba today announced his retirement from the game. The Bolton Wanderers star, who suffered a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup tie in March, said he was devastated his footy career was over but had to put his health first. He thanked the medical team who saved him and said he was grateful for all the support he has received. Muamba's heart stopped for 78 minutes after he collapsed on the pitch at White Hart Lane on March 17. Millions on TV watched as medics from both teams and a heart specialist who rushed from the stands desperately battled to keep him alive. He spent a month in hospital but stunned doctors with his amazing recovery and never gave up hope of a return to the pitch. The midfielder even underwent a heart operation in Belgium last week as he set his sights on a comeback. His fiancee Shauna tweeted a hopeful update to friends and family following the surgery. She said: "Thank you guys for the support if it is Gods will @fmuamba will play again even better and stronger than before. Faith can move mountains." But docs told him playing in the top flight could put too much strain on his heart and was not worth the risk. A source said: “Fabrice is devastated as you can imagine.” Despite the disappointment, the soccer ace is determined to stay positive. Before the announcement, he cryptically tweeted: “KEEP SMILING PEOPLE.” The star is now in line for a multi-million pound insurance payout. Muamba's cardiac arrest was not the first time he has battled against the odds. His family fled war in the Democratic Republic of Congo before seeking asylum in the UK. Despite arriving in London aged 11 unable to speak English, he managed to get 10 GCSEs and three A-levels at school. He then joined Arsenal FC’s youth academy in 2002 before moving to Birmingham and then Bolton in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Life is more important that football ...... most of the time ,, also the multimillion insurance payout they mention will probably help with the retirement fund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Disappointing, but definitely the right choice. Not worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Fabrice is on ITV 4 now.. Bless him, nice boke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 He got married last week, he looked chuffed to bits. Ahhhhhhhh 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/111389/article_5595d1e495785700_1351499609_9j-4aaqsk.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Poor sod, as if he hasn't been through enough already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Behind every man is a great woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Behind every man is a great woman. nagging away in the background.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 nagging away in the background.. Naturally, of course 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Off topic but is Tom Huddlestone still 15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Off topic but is Tom Huddlestone still 15? Off topic? Really? I'd never have guessed... 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Off topic but is Tom Huddlestone still 15? He must be closer to 25 now. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram@Lincoln Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 He's just launched a book, "I'm Still Standing". Brilliant read, it gives a real personal view into the world of football and what he went through after his heart attack. Definitely worth a read. [url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fabrice-Muamba-Im-Still-Standing/dp/1908695404]http://www.amazon.co...g/dp/1908695404 edit - just seen the 'frequently bought together' item, Cheryl Cole's book. How inept for the target audience of a ex footballers book, 20-30 yr old men. I'm not sure those youngsters would actually reading the book though, using it as a picture book maybe... 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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