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Good Morning. It's Monday 11th September, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road
Could Dallas be retiring
Could it be the end of a dynasty for Stuart Dallas? The Leeds utility player has been out of action since the end of April 2022, when trying to nobble Jack Grealish, and coming of worse. The Northern Ireland International suffered a femoral fracture, which was expected to him him sidelined for six months.
Nearly 18 months later, and a return to action is still in its infancy stage, after multiple setbacks. Time is against the 32yo, and even if he can overcome his broken thigh bone, will he ever be the same player? Dr Rajpal Brar, a specialist in Physical Therapy and Sports Scientist, spoke with 'MOT Leeds News' regarding the veterans chances of a return to action:-
“Dallas suffered a ‘femoral’ fracture which is the thigh bone and the largest weight-bearing bone in the body. “I believe he’s suffered multiple setbacks during his return as well."
“The injury sounded quite serious when it happened and is quite rare in football so an extended timeline wasn’t surprising but now going on two years, it’s difficult to rule anyone out of returning but that’s a long time to be away from the game – you’re losing fitness, confidence, and rhythm as well.“
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Club or Country
No sooner has the football season started, then we're interrupted by the first of many International breaks. Domestic football is littered with constant interruptions, whether they be qualifying matches for a tournament, friendlies or the tournament itself.
Some view International Breaks as a burden, others see it as part of their patriotic duty to follow their Country through thin and thin, whether it be a World Cup final or a meaningless friendly. It's difficult enough to try and cram fifty plus matches into a domestic Championship season let along risking injuring a key player whilst representing their Country.
Has your loyalty changed over the years?
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Are modern day footballers are out of touch with their fans
Many believe modern day footballers are out of touch with their fans. A case in point was a few years ago when Kieran Tierney entered the Gunners dressing room carrying a Tesco bag for his toiletries! So surprised were the awaiting press, that it made back-page headlines.
Although refreshing to see, this is an isolated case. Lynx shower gel has long been replaced by the likes of Louis Vuitton or Gucci and Ford Capri's by Ferrari's. Obviously there is a lot more money in football than there used to be!
In the mid 80's your typical top footballer was earning £500 per week; you then compare that to, let's say Diego Llorente who, last December managed to negotiate a staggering £500,000. The differential is staggering.
We see fans turn up at their idols hotels, or ready to greet them as they step off the team bus; only for the players to be playing with their phones or wearing noise cancelling headphones; perhaps an indication that they are too busy to talk with ordinary folk like us.
It would be unfair to tarnish every player with the same brush, but on the whole, are modern day footballers out of touch with their fans, and in time, will this affect the bond the fans have with their club?
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