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Almunia retires due to heart problem

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  1. PINKIE

    PINKIE Wurzel Gummidge

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    Manuel Almunia has been forced to retire from football following the discovery of a potentialy fatal heart defect.

    I wish him all the best with his health and thanks for everything he gave to football <ok>

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28966630
     
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    goonercymraeg Amnesia
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    You're only two days late with the news <grr>
     
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    As a Watford fan I whole heartedly agree. had 2 excellent seasons with us and was regarded as a real gent off the pitch. He will forever be remembered at our place for "that penalty save" which saw us through in the play off semis.

    I wish him the best for th futurte.
     
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    Here here, best wishes for a full recovery and long retirement
     
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    goonercymraeg Amnesia
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    Almunia is very lucky that he was having a medical and the problem was found.Here's hoping everything works out OK for him.
    This story just shows the power of social media.The BBC & TalkSport are only reporting it today but it was all over Twitter on Tuesday.
     
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  6. PINKIE

    PINKIE Wurzel Gummidge

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    Yeah well some of us have to go out to work to earn a crust unlike you benefit scrounging layabouts <whistle>
     
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    TheOXOCube:5pur2 Pride of North London

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    Say what you want about his goalkeeping skills but the guy was a prime example of a true servant of the club. Hope he recovers soon.
     
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    goonercymraeg Amnesia
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    I'm not a benefit scrounger,I have a full time job as a house husband <whistle>
     
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    Have you got a pink feather duster and a matching Tutu ? <whistle>
     
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    remembercolinlee Well-Known Member

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    Glad it was discovered now so he can retire a well man...good luck to him...seems like a decent bloke and football always benefits from that sort of person
     
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    pube farmer <laugh>
     
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    Along with the general sentiment of this thread, I would like to wish Almunia, a decent and honest former squad member, a speedy recovery and a happy future. I remember a couple of good penalty saves for us as well.
     
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