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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by Abdoulaye's Twin » Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:44 pm

It would be nice if a Charity match could be staged as a testimonial of sorts. Against Spurs and for a heart charity would be appropriate. It might give Fab an opportunity to kick a ball about for 10 minutes at the Reebok and for all to say thanks. I know he was there for the Spurs match last time, but a sort of family kick about day would be nice.

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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by Adam Wilson » Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:59 pm

Terrible news, really hoped he would be back playing for us once more but totally understand why not and the bigger relief is that he's here at all. Hope he goes on to do something he loves, any idea if he's going to be working at Bolton in some capacity?

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Post by boltonboris » Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:02 pm

He's been told he has a "job for life" at Bolton.. Not sure what that would be.. Working with the kids perhaps.. Not sure he'd want to. He'll probably move back down south and enjoy the life that his short career has afforded him.
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by Athers » Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:10 pm

Adam Wilson wrote:Terrible news, really hoped he would be back playing for us once more but totally understand why not and the bigger relief is that he's here at all. Hope he goes on to do something he loves, any idea if he's going to be working at Bolton in some capacity?

Might be able to use his studies in business/accounting in some way?

He could do something like working to ensure regular heart scans in lower league football, or getting defibs at school/junior football etc.

Or just be a dad. :D
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by Bolton Cozi » Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:14 pm

Would like to wish Fabrice all the best in his future career. Thanks for your time at the Bolton Wanderers.
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by truewhite15 » Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:14 pm

Just forwarded a possible article to the Dancer.

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Post by TANGODANCER » Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:26 pm

truewhite15 wrote:Just forwarded a possible article to the Dancer.
Got it and thanks, and it'll be up after the Burnley game.
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by bobo the clown » Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:32 pm

Sadly inevitable.

We should remember the very early days when we were simply happy he was still with us and we all said "just recover Fab. Football can take a back seat". Well, that should be how we see it today.

A pleasant, friendly young man. Wealthy enough, bright, qualified. With a loving family and a supportive employer and fans from the whole footballing World.

Thanks for being around, for playing for Bolton and for showing us what matters, really, in life.

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Post by Leyther_Matt » Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:10 pm

Abdoulaye's Twin wrote:It would be nice if a Charity match could be staged as a testimonial of sorts. Against Spurs and for a heart charity would be appropriate. It might give Fab an opportunity to kick a ball about for 10 minutes at the Reebok and for all to say thanks. I know he was there for the Spurs match last time, but a sort of family kick about day would be nice.

All the best Fab.
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by Burnden Paddock » Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:16 pm

Gutted for him. Unfortunately this was the inevitable outcome, sad as it is. He's still with us though, which is the main thing. Actually, it's the only thing that matters. Good luck Fab!

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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by officer_dibble » Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:43 pm

Feel more guttted about thids than it feels right to, given all I wanted was for him to be alive when it happened.

Proper shitter and robbed us of a footballer.

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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by plymouth wanderer » Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:59 pm

Sad news this

But im just glad he's alive and we know where we stand

Good luck Fab
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by boltonboris » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:02 pm

Am I the only thinking that at least it's consolation that we can now free up his wages and sign a replacement?
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by mummywhycantieatcrayons » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:09 pm

boltonboris wrote:Am I the only thinking that at least it's consolation that we can now free up his wages and sign a replacement?
Bloody hell - and people say I'm ruthless!
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by boltonboris » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:11 pm

I'm gutted for him, honestly.. I'm gutted for BWFC too.. But he's a high earner and potentially his wages could've been a stumbling block when replacing him.. He needed replacing regardless of today's news..

I don't know.. I know it sounds harsh, but I know what I'm getting at..
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by Verbal » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:18 pm

Would we have insurance cover? I don't know, just asking.
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by BWFC_Insane » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:20 pm

Verbal wrote:Would we have insurance cover? I don't know, just asking.
Crossed my mind too, but it feels so wrong to consider it.

However, putting into perspective a lot of players have their careers ended prematurely for all sorts of reasons, and Muamba is luckier than most!

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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by plymouth wanderer » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:31 pm

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:
boltonboris wrote:Am I the only thinking that at least it's consolation that we can now free up his wages and sign a replacement?
Bloody hell - and people say I'm ruthless!

No he's right i wanted to say something like that (i did not long ago) but fear id get shot

I am glad he's ok but the show must go on

In any other walk of life (the average joe ) you would't get half the help/support he's got
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by mummywhycantieatcrayons » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:45 pm

plymouth wanderer wrote:
mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:
boltonboris wrote:Am I the only thinking that at least it's consolation that we can now free up his wages and sign a replacement?
Bloody hell - and people say I'm ruthless!

No he's right i wanted to say something like that (i did not long ago) but fear id get shot

I am glad he's ok but the show must go on

In any other walk of life (the average joe ) you would't get half the help/support he's got
Didn't you take a week off work to thank each well-wisher individually when he collapsed?
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Re: Fabrice Muamba

Post by plymouth wanderer » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:57 pm

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:
plymouth wanderer wrote:
mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:
boltonboris wrote:Am I the only thinking that at least it's consolation that we can now free up his wages and sign a replacement?
Bloody hell - and people say I'm ruthless!

No he's right i wanted to say something like that (i did not long ago) but fear id get shot

I am glad he's ok but the show must go on

In any other walk of life (the average joe ) you would't get half the help/support he's got
Didn't you take a week off work to thank each well-wisher individually when he collapsed?
Err no not really (at least i work)

I was shocked when it happened brought back some pretty shitty memories if ya must know

But things move on glad he's fine and that but now it's time to draw a line in the sand and move on

Is that alright with you pal
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