From The Kerryman
John Egan remains in a serious condition at Cork University Hospital following a fall at his Bishopstown home late last week.
The six-time All-Ireland winner, originally from Tahilla near Sneem, remained in a coma on Tuesday, five days after he suffered serious injuries after falling down the stairs at his Cork city home.
The 58-year-old suffered a number of broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder during the accident but The Kerryman understands that his condition is not thought to be life threatening.
Having made his county senior debut against Tipperary in the 1975 All Ireland championship, Egan captain his county in 1982. He completed his tally of six All-Ireland winning medals as a member of the Kerry team which won the centenary championship of 1984.
Egan's outstanding individual footballing talents were recognised with the awarding of five GAA All Stars Awards in 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980 and 1982.
Get well soon to John
Jaysus, sorry to hear that. Hope he makes a quick and full recovery. One of the best corner forwards ever.
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 04, 2010, 05:48:27 PM
Jaysus, sorry to hear that. Hope he makes a quick and full recovery. One of the best corner forwards ever.
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Quote from: AZOffaly on March 04, 2010, 05:48:27 PM
Jaysus, sorry to hear that. Hope he makes a quick and full recovery. One of the best corner forwards ever.
Sorry to hear that ... a footballing hero of mine from childhood
I'm gutted to hear this - i got the Kerry Golden years video when i was a kid and must have watched it about 150 times - John Egan was by far my favourite player on that team. I used to practice his style of soloing running where he sort of chipped the ball infront of himself and run onto it so barely losing speed and constantly protecting the ball! (I know what i mean here - even if i havent explained it very well!) I hope he gets well soon - best wishes!!
Quote from: BennyHarp on March 04, 2010, 06:05:42 PM
I'm gutted to hear this - i got the Kerry Golden years video when i was a kid and must have watched it about 150 times - John Egan was by far my favourite player on that team. I used to practice his style of soloing running where he sort of chipped the ball infront of himself and run onto it so he barely losing speed and constantly protecting the ball! (I know what i mean here - even if i havent explained it very well!) I hope he gets well soon - best wishes!!
Funny I know exactly what you mean here....that's my memory of him when he was playing....one episode in particular was when he was involved in Jacko's great goal against Offaly in the AIF of 81 I think. He had a give and go with the Bomber up the line leading up to the pass to Jacko for the goal into the hill...epitomised the movement of the man...strong as a bull and a goal machine himself....fcukit you'd think he was gone the way we were talking....get well soon John.
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Here we go :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9-lOmcIC_E
Great football...
i'm shocked reading that, i hope and pray he makes a full recovery. as hard as nails that man
Get well soon John.
Brilliant forward for those great teams. Built like a tank and had all the skills.
It was him that chipped Paddy Cullen?
dont think it was john egan who chipped cullen could be wrong. hes some man he'll pull out of it i hope. i too have kerrys golden years hes the star of that compilation
Speedy recovery John.
Quote from: hardstation on March 04, 2010, 09:58:43 PM
It was Mike Sheehy and I'm bored of that goal. Never off TG4 ffs.
All the best John Egan.
Twas the boul Mikey alright....and just for you Hardstation...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juYmKSYQiy0
Hope he makes a full recovery - lovely fella by all accounts.
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 04, 2010, 05:48:27 PM
Jaysus, sorry to hear that. Hope he makes a quick and full recovery. One of the best corner forwards ever.
Yep, one of the best ever. Hope he makes a full recovery quickly.
A humble man, walked away when his time was up. No tantrums or managers making a case for him. The stuff of legend. Was truely blessed to see such a player and such a team. Get well soon.
I know its a common query on internet discussion boards but you would think the Kerry Co Board or whoever would bring out the "Golden Years" on DVD.
It would be well worth a score of anyone's hard earned cash.
They would have to do a box set. Which years would you include?
Best wishes to John.
I dont quite understand how he could be in a fall induced coma and it isn't life threatening but I hope they know what they are talking about.
He was my favourite player on that great Kerry team. Always did something with the ball and never courted attention.
Get well soon John.
Quote from: Trevor Hill on March 05, 2010, 03:19:20 PM
They would have to do a box set. Which years would you include?
Best wishes to John.
Twould be hard to leave any out...
Get well soon John.... Hopefully you'll be back on your feet soon
A real giant from one of the most enduring rivalries in GAA in the last 50 years, those kerry/dublin battles. Best wishes
All the best John on your way to a full recovery. One of the legends of the game.
QuoteIt was Mike Sheehy and I'm bored of that goal. Never off TG4 ffs.
I'd say Cullen is bored of it as well :o