Did a bit of googling and found this. Had to use the cache feature so it's possibly one of those threads that was taken down.
Tetsujin's link indicates it'l be a positive statement so here's hoping.
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Did a bit of googling and found this. Had to use the cache feature so it's possibly one of those threads that was taken down.
Tetsujin's link indicates it'l be a positive statement so here's hoping.
The rumour is that he's had a brain tumour removed. The clubs hopes to issue a "positive" statement though so it may all be speculative nonsense.
Returning to training in two weeks after minor head surgery according to Sky Sports.
Don Givens apparently recommended that he have a frontal lobotomy to cure his attitude problem.
Heard this guy on Off The Ball back in the summer of 2009. Seemed like a really nice guy, I hope everything works out for him.
Hope all is well with this lad. He has had a really difficult time with injuries after some really promising performances in Burnley's promotion year and the first few weeks in the premiership. Another player that came back too early from a knee injury and aggravagated it again. Didn't know anything about head injury but glad to hear that he is back training soon. He has overcome knocks before, like the time he wasn't selected for a scholarship in UCD but went on to get a move to Burnley.
Statement released: http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/p...291238,00.html
Quote:
Burnley Football Club can confirm that Chris McCann recently underwent a head operation to remove excess fluid, following complaints of repeated migraines. The minor operation, involving one overnight stay in hospital, was successful and the Irish midfielder, 23, is now back to full health and expected to return to full training within two weeks.
Burnley Football Club manager, Mr Eddie Howe, said: "I wish Chris a very speedy recovery and I am pleased he is not far away now from returning to full training."
Back in training. Great to see. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ey/9417507.stm
McCann back in training: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...r-2569428.html
Read a few reports lately that Billy Clarke is in training at Blackpool as well, but because he isn't on the squad list will have to go on loan to get game time this season
McCann only taking part in non contact training , no one is allowed to tackle him yet.
Don't tell me he has been appointed England captain?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dunners
Chris played came on as a substitute in a reserve game during the week. Fingers crossed
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/300320...nn-s-good.html
McCann's contract expires this summer, but according to this article he is set to be offered a new deal by the club: http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk...ered_new_deal/
Welcome back - on the score sheet today.
Great news for Mccann well done. The under 19 midfielder hendrick came on for derby in that game quality passer of a ball
Great to see Chris back playing first team football. Saw the goal and it was excellent.
Great news! About 2 or 3 years ago I thought McCann, O'Tool and Garvan were going to be the future of the Irish midfield. All being around 20-years-old and with more than a season of regular 1st team football at a decent level. It's looking very unlikely for the last two at the moment so hopefully Chris can make it.
He may not be perfect but there is no need to be so personal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irish_Praha
Freudian slip :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
McCann played again today and got through the whole match which is excellent news. He was guilty of a high tackle too which started a melee! Does anyone else think that McCann could be an option at left back? Granted he is a midfielder, but his height, tackling and mobility could easily be transferred to this problematic position. I would be interested in others' opinions.
I don't think enough of us have seen enough of him to say one way or the other. Doesn't look like Burnley will get promoted either so that likely won't change anytime soon.
Captained Burnley today with Graham Alexander on the bench.
I often wonder if Coyle will come back for him and make him a Prem player with Bolton. He certainly rated him and I remember him saying he was one of the Burnley players who would comfortably step up with promotion some time back.
Burnley have offered him a new deal and are hoping he will be there next season, but not sounding overly confident either.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ey/9512559.stm
Will he have Prem options? Should he take them if so, or stick with the club who seem to have done ok by him so far.
Although I think he looks like a good player, I'd be surprised if a Premier League team come in for him. He has only played 11 league games in the last 2 years, so I doubt he has done much to impress the managers in the top tier. He'd be picked up by another Championship team though, no bother.
Agreed, except Owen Coyle maybe? They have released O'Brien and Cohen also I think, not sure. Also another McCann, Gavin has retired.Quote:
Originally Posted by Serb
The thing about the championship and the premiership is that more and more managers are giving the less burly players a chance now. There seems to be less suspicion about them. Which would be a good thing for McCann. Like so many other promising Irish players before him, it looked like all he needed was a break, but then he got the wrong kind of break.
Should stick with Burnley imo, unless there is genuine interest from Coyle at Bolton. He needs a full season under his belt and where better to get it than at a decent championship club that have stuck by him through his injuries.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ey/9556143.stm
Quote:
Burnley midfielder Chris McCann says he is ready for the responsibility that comes with being captain.
The 24-year-old has been given the armband by manager Eddie Howe.
The Irishman told BBC Radio Lancashire: "It means a lot to me, it's a big responsibility placed on my shoulders and it's a challenge.
"Hopefully I can do myself justice and do the club proud, I'm looking forward to starting the season and hopefully leading the team to glory."
McCann joined Burnley as a 16-year-old and made his debut for the Clarets in August 2005.
He added: "I'm a young captain and it is a lot of responsibility and obviously if things go wrong in the season I will come out and stand up for myself.
"I'm looking forward to it, I'm looking forward to the challenges that it will hold for me and it will be a big learning curve but hopefully it's a challenge I can rise to."
McCann takes over from former skipper Graham Alexander, who left the club in the summer.
"Just look at the captains that have gone before me and you can't really look up to anyone else other than Graham Alexander," McCann said.
"He's a model professional, he was an outstanding captain and a great person."
Burnley start the new season with a home game against Watford on Saturday.
Had to go back 11 pages to re-ignite this post. Just scored 2nite V Ipswich. Appears to be back to his best after his injury. Could he be a bolter for the Euro squad?
Man of the Match tonight by all accounts:
http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php...mid=2115833964
Good to see him getting back to his best. Seeming outplayed the Ipswich midfield containing Andrews. Pity Don Givens is one of Traps scouts, as Im sure he won't have forgiven him for the spat they had years ago with the 21s.
I reckon it would definitely be worth checking Kieran Trippier Out - Young Manc Right Back from Man City who was part of their Youth Cup Winning Team. He's on loan at Burnley and gets up the line really well with some great crosses as well. Played a blinder against Leeds recently and played well last night be all accounts. Played once for England U20's.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommy_c12000
Has anyone got a contact at the FAI to contact with regards to him.
Drop the FAI an email
Scores again. Equaliser vs. West Ham.
Looks like another Man of the Match winning performance today:
http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/interac...ting_polls.asp
We need to play a B matchQuote:
Originally Posted by tommy_c12000
Give me a time and a place. Weather's against us thoQuote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony
It'd obviously never happen but I'd love to see a B team play the A team (not the lads off the telly who were incarcerated for crimes they did not commit) sometime. It'd be fascinating.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony
Just saw his goal on the football show. Good header. Got up well. On a negative note, commentator called him Brian McCann (i think, wasn't Chris anyways). He can't be happy with that