Tuesday 13 December 2011

1st post

I will hopefully post on a weekly basis in the future but i have just come up with this idea whilst laid contemplating what im going to do over the coming months to keep my mind active..I spent 2 hours earlier today just writing my thoughts into my phone so will post them over the coming days. I hope i can give people a good insight into the gruelling world of football at times and also this is a bit of self therapy in the sense of putting my thoughts into words and it will be good for me to look back on in the future when i beat this injury and come back stronger for this experience physically and mentally.  
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40 comments:

  1. Anonymous13 December 2011 at 23:20

    Why don't you write your blog along these lines?

    http://dundeebarryleighgriffiths.blogspot.com/2010/02/dundeebarrys-leigh-griffiths-blog.html

    It'll win you a lot of fans and you can really wind up the gaffer and players.

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  2. stevico14 December 2011 at 08:59

    Chris,

    Very sorry to hear about your injury, I am a very close friend of Marius Niculae who also played for ICT, Marius suffered the same type of injury twice and on one occasion had to go to USA to get his knee totally rebuilt. Marius came back and despite being written of by a lot of people at the age of 31 is playing his best football for years and is top scorer in the Romanian championship. Hard work and your courage will get you through this, I will read your road to recovery on here with interest and I am sure you will come back stronger. Regards Steve

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  3. Gringo14 December 2011 at 09:55

    Best wishes Chris for a speedy recovery and your future football career. I can understand the pain and trauma you are going through as I injured my knee many years ago. That was just a local game and my career but pain is the same no mater what. I was at the game on Saturday when the incident happened but didn't have a good view (thankfully).
    You will recover from this and you also have the support of the ICT fans.
    Gringo

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  4. Tothertuggles14 December 2011 at 10:59

    have enjoyed reading this if that's the correct word. i look forward to keeping up to date with what is going on with you and it is a credit to you that you have thought of the fans like this and a credit to the club in general that all of you guys can maintain a friendly face and a re willing to engage with the fans like this. hope the recovery goes well and quickly

    tothertuggles

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  5. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 16:06

    Don't worry Hogg, all us ict fans are right behind you mate! x

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  6. ReeDee14 December 2011 at 17:06

    It's a nice idea. It will be good to be kept up to date with how you're progressing. inspirational. Will keep behind you Hoggy.x

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  7. Scarlet Pimple14 December 2011 at 19:24

    Chris
    I suffered a similar injury on the ski slopes in Western Canada some 29 years ago but could not take time off work to have a major surgery. So I had Arthroscopic surgical clean-up instead.I nearly had tears in my eyes as I read your description and recalled my experience... the terrible pain, devastation at the prospects of practically no more physical activity, etc.It may have finished all my sports activities except the indoor bike but I did recover and so will you. With expert care and surgery and time and with hard work you will be amazed at what you will accomplish. The very best for your future and kind regards.

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  8. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 21:59

    good luck and a speedy recovery.
    hibs fan

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  9. Steve14 December 2011 at 21:59

    Once a Hibby, always a Hibby. wishing you all the best in your recovery. I`m sure there will be some dark days ahead but I know you will pull through. Oh, and thanks for those two goals against Kille, shame you didn`t get your hat-trick!

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  10. Emerald Dan14 December 2011 at 22:02

    All the best from the green half of Edinburgh, Chris. Injuries are unfortunately part of the game for most players but at least at 26 you've got many years ahead to look forward to. Good luck and hope you're back soon.

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  11. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 22:03

    All the best mate, gutted to see you leave hibs!

    RG.

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  12. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 22:10

    Good luck Chris, always liked you at Hibs, true professional.

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  13. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 22:13

    Hope everything works out well for you. Good luck and here's hoping for a full recovery.
    A Hibby

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  14. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 22:32

    Hi Chris, im an ardent St.mirren fan and a golf pro, i know what it feels like to miss a few tournaments but i wouldn't want to contemplate ending my career!! Your blog really does make us soul search, i can only wish you every ounce of luck on the road to recovery!! Will have my fingers crossed!! Stuart Kerr

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  15. Worcester Hibby14 December 2011 at 22:38

    Good luck Chris...we are all rooting for you...Worcester Hibby

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  16. tamig14 December 2011 at 22:41

    All the very best Chris. Keep your head up lad and here's hoping you're back stronger than ever.
    tamig (Hibs.Net)

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  17. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 22:42

    All the best to you Chris. You're a gentleman and don't deserve to have suffered this injury. Keep your chin up mate
    from a Hibby

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  18. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 22:45

    Hi Chris
    Very sorry to hear of your misfortune to have another bad knee injury!
    As a Hibs fan who appreciated your commitment to the club and your considerable efforts on behalf of the Club, I am sure that the same commitment to recovering from your injury will see you back playing in the SPL sooner than you think right now!
    Stay focused on what you want to achieve in your rehab and climb all over the bad days of which I am sure there will be at least a few!
    Take care Chris and all the best mate!
    I'll read your blog with interest over the coming weeks and months!
    May I wish you and your family a Merry Xmas and A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2012!
    I'm going under 'Anonymous' right now but will set up a proper user name to post under in future!
    TH

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  19. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 22:59

    Good luck in recovery hoggy. Great servant for the hibs. Keep the head up and I'm sure you'll be back stronger than ever.

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  20. Steven Forbes14 December 2011 at 22:59

    Good luck Chris, im sure you will bounce back.

    Thanks for your efforts in a Hibs top, You will always be remembered as a cup winner at Easter Road, and never have to buy a drink down Leith.

    Everyone at Hibernian-Mad.Co.uk is wishing you a speedy recovery.

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  21. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 23:01

    Reading this from a link from Hibs.Net.
    Your best days are still yet to come.
    You were always one of the good guys.

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  22. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 23:23

    Chris, I hope you have a good and speedy recovery. You left Hibernian too quickly and are badly missed

    Brian D

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  23. scotty14 December 2011 at 23:31

    All the best Hoggy you will bounce back true pro

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  24. Anonymous14 December 2011 at 23:48

    Hibs fan here. All the best mate

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  25. Bobby Sinnet15 December 2011 at 00:13

    Good luck in your recovery Chris, I wish you all the very best.

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  26. Daryl15 December 2011 at 00:16

    Another Hibs fan here. Good luck with you're recovery Chris, have a good Christmas and New Year and I look forward to seeing you back playing in the SPL when you are back to full fitness.

    All the best.

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  27. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 00:19

    Now then big man , you just fucking keep your head together and do what you do best. you are a fit footballer, i can only imagine that right now you probably thinking the worst..but making this blog and allowing people to comment was a sensible decision. I watched you play all through your hibs career and i know you are made of strong stuff. i always considered you a consummate professional and i am sure you will appy the same dedication to your recovery. i remember you still putting in a shift with that daft bandage on yer hand for a whole season -i heard you smashed a window apprehending some fuckwits who stole yer sisters car. whatever the story was the fact you dug in and got on with it says a lot about your character. have a great xmas with your family and dont let this injury rule you. all the best hoggy..bob :)

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  28. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 00:57

    Hibs fan here. All the best Hoggy. A persons attitude towards dealing with injury has a strong bearing on the recovery outcome. Youll come out the other side of this fitter and stronger.

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  29. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 02:25

    hey chris, sorry to hear of your injury mate. im gutted for you as it seems you had started to settle at inverness. I know you loved most of your time at Easter Road and you were turned into a Hibby, you have the support of both the Caley fans and all us Hibs fans who watched you help win us the cup. Keep your chin up, stop by hibs.net sometime and keep us posted on your progress. they say there is always somebody worse off than you so just think you could be a.....................jambo ha ha

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  30. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 03:40

    Hoggy Hoggy Hoggy! Oi oi oi!

    Get well soon Chris, only too happy to buy you a pint down Leith any time mate.

    Danny

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  31. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 07:07

    Hi Chris,
    Hibs fan here. Enjoyed watching your committed displays whilst at Hibernian and if the attitude shown during your time at Hibs is anything to go by I am sure you will recover fully from this injury and come back a stronger person because of it! Best of luck in your recovery!

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  32. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 08:14

    Hi Chris,

    You don't know me & I don't know you, but once a Hibee always a Hibee! Good luck with your recovery and chin up for the long road ahead!

    Auckland-Hibs

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  33. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 08:41

    Another hibby here, i have also damaged my knee and i know how much it hurts. Ive had the tears streaming down my face with the pain at the physio but it is worth it. You just need to stay focused. Good luck

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  34. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 10:18

    Hi Chris. The blog makes really interesting/interesting reading, hopefully it helps you get your head together on the road to recovery. Good luck with the rehab, hopefully see you back playing soon.
    All the best,
    - Highland Jambo.

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  35. Donald15 December 2011 at 11:55

    Best of luck Chris hope you have a speedy recovery, you were always a gentleman when you played for Hibs, The amount of well wishers from Hibs tells you how much you are repected not only as a player but as a person see you at easter road soon

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  36. Colin Stewart15 December 2011 at 14:33

    All the very best for a speedy recovery Chris. Watched you at Easter Road many times. True pro.
    Cheers
    Colin, lifelong Hibby

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  37. Andy15 December 2011 at 19:06

    All the best Chris. You'll get there!

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  38. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 21:40

    Stick in Chris there's many a year in you yet son! you never gave less than 100% at E.R so I know you have the mentality to kick on from this .



    All the best

    Hibernator.

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  39. Anonymous16 December 2011 at 02:45

    Hi Chris,

    Met you a couple of times in the past, not since Broonies halloween fancy dress party though.

    Keep your head up and give the rehab the 120% you seem to give every time you walk out onto that football pitch, your gonna get through this and when you get back in that shirt you'll be a better player for it.

    Hope to see you at easter road again soon, where you'll always be welcome.

    GMc

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  40. Anonymous24 December 2011 at 17:28

    Happy Christmas Chris, good 3 points today and I hope
    all goes well for you and we see you back in an ICT
    shirt next season.

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