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Gary Mabbutt recovering after emergency surgery

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  1. MassiveAttack

    MassiveAttack Well-Known Member

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    Gary Mabbutt is recovering in hospital after emergency bypass surgery on his leg.

    The 51-year-old was admitted to Kings College Hospital, London with a circulation blockage in his left leg.

    He had a peripheral artery bypass operation and will remain in hospital for a two-week recovery period.

    I'm sure we all wish Gary a safe and speedy recovery
     
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  2. Bluebaldee

    Bluebaldee Total Git

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    We do indeed. Mabbs is a top fella. When you consider that he's been diabetic for most of his life, what he achieved on the football pitch is even more remarkable.
     
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  3. Sapphire

    Sapphire Well-Known Member

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    Is it really 34 years since he played for the Gas?
     
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  4. pirate49

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    One of football's good guys. Pity he never felt like going into
    management...but then again he's given loads of good memories
    as a player.
    Here's to a full and speedy recovery Gary.
     
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  5. Gasheadseamge79

    Gasheadseamge79 Well-Known Member
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    Yeah get well soon :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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  6. carry- on- rovers

    carry- on- rovers Active Member

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    Top West Country player speedy recovery Mr Mabbutt.

    COR
     
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  7. Captain Jack Sparrow

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    thanks massive <ok>

    everytime i think of mabbutt i always picture his black eye when he was given a broken skull and eye socket.

    get well soon gary.
     
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