Ollie Byrne taken to hospital

**SeanDrog** · 24/01/2007, 6:58 AM

according to the Indo he was taken ill yesterday and spent the night in hospital (not sure if he is still there), now we all know many peoples coloured opinions of Ollie but I doubt anyone would truely want harm to come to the man (or many man), the stress in all probability was a major factor in this incident and Ollie for his own sake now needs to stop thinking about Shels and start thinking about himself and his health. Footaball is not worth an early death. Hopefully he is not too serious and just needs some R&R.

**Macy** · 24/01/2007, 7:05 AM

Reported on newstalk this morning that he was taken ill after recieving another �100,000 plus tax demand.

**Dodge** · 24/01/2007, 7:25 AM

Without being facetious, this was bound to happen. How many times has he "lost it" at football ground sover seemingly trivial events. If this isn't the wake up call he needs to walk away, I don't know what is

**p�l-dcfc** · 24/01/2007, 7:32 AM

As much as I personally dislike the man, no one wants to see the pressures of work causing ill health effects.

Get well soon Ollie, those hospital bills can be crippling!

**headtheball** · 24/01/2007, 7:44 AM

Just like to wish Ollie Byrne a speedy recovery too. People's health put's sport into perspective and i hope Ollie returns to full health soon.

**Magicme** · 24/01/2007, 8:44 AM

Yeah get better soon Mr Byrne!

**GuisaSaigon** · 24/01/2007, 8:54 AM

whether you love him or hate him Ollie Byrne is a LOI character, Get well soon.

**gufct** · 24/01/2007, 9:10 AM

Get well soon Ollie and start considering your own health now and quit while youve still got time.

**Tazskool** · 24/01/2007, 9:52 AM

Get well soon... football is not worth ruining your health over..

**dcfc_1928** · 24/01/2007, 9:58 AM

In many ways I dislike the man - but the passion for his club has never been in doubt.

So, get well soon Ollie - and let someone else take the grief for gods sake. You've done your bit.

**Drumcondra Red** · 24/01/2007, 10:08 AM

I think its distusting that some people are using OB's ill health as excuse for a cheap shot, get well soon Ollie

**gufct** · 24/01/2007, 10:13 AM

Didnt see any cheap shots here.Everybody wishes Ollie well but that doesnt mean we have to bow at his feet.

**pete** · 24/01/2007, 10:34 AM

It would be pathetic for anyone to wish ill on Ollie now. Its only sport afterall.

Hope he recovers quickly.

**WeAreRovers** · 24/01/2007, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Drumcondra Red

I think its distusting that some people are using OB's ill health as excuse for a cheap shot, get well soon Ollie

In fairness, Ollie's health and the mess Shels are in are 2 sides of the same coin.

As other posters have said, get well soon Ollie and get the hell out of football while you still have time.

KOH

**JW.** · 24/01/2007, 10:51 AM

People don't seem to appreciate that Ollie effectively has no life outside of Shels, and - if he leaves Shels - he effectively has nothing.

**charliesboots** · 24/01/2007, 11:03 AM

I think people do understand that but at this stage there doesn't appear to be any other option because there may not be a Shels to be involved in.

I sincerely hope Ollie recovers and gets well but if people want to have a go they're entitled to.

I'm sure the health of players who have mortgages to pay has also been affected by the troubles at Shels by virtue of not being paid.

**eamo1** · 24/01/2007, 11:26 AM

gets out of football just as quick,a round ball just aint worth it.will say a prayer for him.never thought id be be including him in my prayer intentions

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**Jerry The Saint** · 24/01/2007, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by WeAreRovers

In fairness, Ollie's health and the mess Shels are in are 2 sides of the same coin.

As other posters have said, get well soon Ollie and get the hell out of football while you still have time.

KOH

Originally Posted by JW.

People don't seem to appreciate that Ollie effectively has no life outside of Shels, and - if he leaves Shels - he effectively has nothing.

Clear case of a disaster waiting to happen - the Ollie=Shels/Shels=Ollie equation was blatantly detrimental to both parties. The club should never have been allowed to become one man's personal plaything and Ollie shouldn't have let it consume his life 100%.

What happens while Ollie's in hospital - is there literally no one with the authority to make decisions

**s-side hoop** · 24/01/2007, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Jerry The Saint

Clear case of a disaster waiting to happen - the Ollie=Shels/Shels=Ollie equation was blatantly detrimental to both parties. The club should never have been allowed to become one man's personal plaything and Ollie shouldn't have let it consume his life 100%.

What happens while Ollie's in hospital - is there literally no one with the authority to make decisions

The best plan for them now is for the fans to set up a steering committee and run the club for ollie.