Louis Smith

[Chris1]

Originally Posted By: bigtw

Smith wont be back next season he still can't walk properly yet

Sorry to hear this.

Knowing the players read these comments, I would like to wish Louis all the best for a speedy recovery, and hope to see you in a blue shirt again next season.

[I am Spartacus]

As Louis did not have the opperation till mid December I am not surprised that he cannot walk properly yet. After all it is only recently that he has come off crutches. All I can say that last Saturday he told me he expects to be back playing in September.

 

Hoever, as I am not an Orthopaedtic Surgeon I can not possible pass judgement on the actual date for his return to football.

 

 

[BlueGate Alan]

Yes I did hear the same thing from Louis, though, of course, he would want to look positive for his return.

[Fanet Blu]

Pre-Season

[BlueGate Alan]

Thanks James, sorry I mean Fanet Blu

[bigtw]

The injury louis received was worst than expected and yes he has got to stay positive but a ruptured cruciate ligament takes longer to repair. I believe he had part of his hamstring removed to repair the cruciate. Although the hamstring will repair quikely not many people recover 100% from a ruptured cruciate ligament.

 

I hope Louis does break the mould because he is a nice lad who was just getting recognised for his potential.

[BlueGate Alan]

Hear Hear Tony. One ray of hope is Danny Hockton had a similar injury at Billericay didn't he and look what happened there!

[MargateFan]

Well, Martin Skrtel, Michael Essien, Torsten Frings and Michael Owen recovered from theirs to play again, and so Louis is in good company, and will do as well, I reckon. He's younger than all of these, for a start.