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Title: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: Karl Bridges on October 31, 2011, 10:34:16 PM
Blimey, scary stuff.

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AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says his team will be playing for Antonio Cassano against BATE Borisov in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The striker, 29, has spent the last two days in hospital after being taken ill following the 3-2 win over Roma.

Reports from Italian news agency Ansa claimed he had suffered a stroke.

Allegri said: "We'll be playing for Antonio. Quite apart from the sporting element, what counts most is the human aspect and we're all feeling sad."

Cassano had complained of finding it difficult to speak or move when the team arrived back in Milan in the early hours of Sunday morning.

He has since been undergoing tests on his heart and brain in hospital.

Allegri added: "Antonio was doing well and he was in good shape and I hope he'll be back as soon as possible.

"The doctors are working on it, let's hope it all goes well.

"I can't diagnose him but he sounds fine. It was completely unexpected and has nothing to do with football. Let's leave it to the doctors and I think everything will be fine."

Luton defender Sol Davis had a stroke in 2006 but was able to return to the first team two months later.

Milan are top of Champions League Group H after drawing with Barcelona and beating BATE Borisov and Viktoria Plzen so far.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 31, 2011, 10:52:22 PM
Not the first, Ashley had one too.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: Californian Villain on October 31, 2011, 11:27:54 PM
Not the first, Ashley had one too.

disgraceful comment.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 31, 2011, 11:41:52 PM
Not the first, Ashley had one too.

It's probably not the place for that.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: eamonn on November 01, 2011, 02:19:57 AM
A Luton Town player suffered one a few years ago but was back playing within a couple of months. Hopefully something similar will happen with Cassano. Incredibly talented footballer if a bit barking at times. Supporting a team when he plays there is rarely dull.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: darren woolley on November 01, 2011, 09:45:18 AM
I'm shocked lets hope he makes a full recovery.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: Chipsticks on November 01, 2011, 06:29:04 PM
Not the first, Ashley had one too.

As funny as I found this, it's probably more suitable on the Jokes thread.

I wish the lad a speedy recovery, a real quality player.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: Legion on November 01, 2011, 08:17:38 PM
Not the first, Ashley had one too.

As funny as I found this, it's probably more suitable on the Jokes thread.

I wish the lad a speedy recovery, a real quality player.

I didn't find it funny at all. I also wish him a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: Hookeysmith on November 02, 2011, 09:47:49 AM
Always amazes me how these super fit sports people get such terrible health issues - strokes / cancer / heart issues

When you are such an unhealthy fucker like me i find it really strange
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: willywombat on November 02, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
Isn't black humour one of the cornerstones of the nation? I'm willing to bet that Brazilian Villain wishes him a speedy recovery too
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: Ghost of Pongo Waring on November 02, 2011, 11:22:06 AM
Isn't black humour one of the cornerstones of the nation? I'm willing to bet that Brazilian Villain wishes him a speedy recovery too

It is, but surely there's a time and place for it.

As someone who's father had a stroke in February, of which he died two weeks later, and who's mother had a stroke three weeks ago which has severley damaged
her speech, I found it impossible to see the funny side.

I'm sure there will be quite a few people reading it that will have similar experiences.

If it was in a 'light hearted' thread then fair enough but this really isn't the place for it, though I'm sure BrazillianVillain didn't mean to upset or offend anyone.

Hopefully it was only a mild stroke and he recovers completely.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: PaulWinch again on November 02, 2011, 01:01:03 PM
Sounds pretty bad, he needs a heart op. Hope he recovers soon.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: villabren on November 03, 2011, 10:26:17 PM
Not the first, Ashley had one too.

Can someone explain this to me?
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: BC54 VFC on November 03, 2011, 10:41:15 PM
Isn't black humour one of the cornerstones of the nation? I'm willing to bet that Brazilian Villain wishes him a speedy recovery too

It is, but surely there's a time and place for it.

As someone who's father had a stroke in February, of which he died two weeks later, and who's mother had a stroke three weeks ago which has severley damaged
her speech, I found it impossible to see the funny side.

I'm sure there will be quite a few people reading it that will have similar experiences.

If it was in a 'light hearted' thread then fair enough but this really isn't the place for it, though I'm sure BrazillianVillain didn't mean to upset or offend anyone.

Hopefully it was only a mild stroke and he recovers completely.

Best wishes to your mother for a full recovery.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 03, 2011, 10:49:14 PM
Not the first, Ashley had one too.

Can someone explain this to me?

Ashley Young was caught by the tabs cracking one off on a web cam to some bird a while back.

The poster is comparing the stroke suffered by Cassano to the "stroke" Ashley had.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: villabren on November 03, 2011, 10:51:04 PM
Nasty
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: timeoutbigbar on November 03, 2011, 11:25:46 PM
If he's had heart surgery the chances of him playing again must be fairly small?  Unfortunate if so, he's a quality player.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: itbrvilla on November 03, 2011, 11:40:27 PM
Sound like he developed a blood clot on the flight.

Real shame, bit of a character but still a decent player. Will miss his escapades till me returns. Best of luck.
Title: Re: 0% Villa - Cassano has a stroke?
Post by: willywombat on November 04, 2011, 06:27:42 AM
Isn't black humour one of the cornerstones of the nation? I'm willing to bet that Brazilian Villain wishes him a speedy recovery too

It is, but surely there's a time and place for it.

As someone who's father had a stroke in February, of which he died two weeks later, and who's mother had a stroke three weeks ago which has severley damaged
her speech, I found it impossible to see the funny side.

I'm sure there will be quite a few people reading it that will have similar experiences.

If it was in a 'light hearted' thread then fair enough but this really isn't the place for it, though I'm sure BrazillianVillain didn't mean to upset or offend anyone.

Hopefully it was only a mild stroke and he recovers completely.

Sorry to hear about your Dad mate and I hope your Mum is comfortable
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