Brian McGuigans Bad Luck

sam03/05 · December 02, 2007, 12:43:37 PM

anyone know how Brian got on last night? great news if he is back on a football field

Star Spangler · December 02, 2007, 11:04:16 PM

Quote from: ONeill on November 30, 2007, 10:00:07 PM
McGuigan has helped deliver 2 NFLs and 2 Sams. I've enough memories to tell the grandchildren. It'd be great surely to see him in the shirt but I'd rather see a fella who has enriched all our lives greatly regain his sight fully and lead a normal life.

I'm not sure what that means. Do you think he'll have to choose between playing for Tyrone again or having his sight fully regained? If he plays for Tyrone again it will be because he's fully fit again. The two go hand in hand. Therefore anyone who has compassion for the man would dearly wish to seem him play for Tyrone again.

ONeill · December 03, 2007, 01:15:10 AM

My over-riding wish is for Brian to regain normality in terms of his health. Playing for Tyrone, never mind Ardboe, wouldn't cross my mind. I think people seriously underestimate his condition.

Over the Bar · December 03, 2007, 09:49:44 AM

QuoteI think people seriously underestimate his condition.

So whta is his present condition? I would have thought that if he was playing a charity match of then things must be looking good?

orangeman · December 03, 2007, 10:41:05 AM

His chances of playing football again at a high level would appear to be good -but then again, you don't know until you actually go out and in his words take a few hits. Brian would be positive about playing and would be very keen to play but is naturally cautious.

ziggysego · December 03, 2007, 09:20:14 PM

If Brian wants to quit football today, then I for one would thank him for his years with Tyrone GAA. He was a great ambassator for the association, sport, game and team. I wouldn't try and change his mind, for he has come through a lot in recent years because of playing football.

However he has said that he wants to continue playing for Arboe and Tyrone. That being the case, I fully support him. That's of course if he isn't being stubborn and going against medical advise.

orangeman · December 03, 2007, 10:47:01 PM

To be fair to Brian he has listened and followed the advice offered to him by his consultant - but for his determination and drive to get better, I'd say football would have been out of the question now - but fair play to him - he has stuck at it and has endured a lot of pain in the process - I slaute him and mong may he reign !

loughshore lad · December 04, 2007, 09:08:47 AM

Quote from: ONeill on December 03, 2007, 01:15:10 AM
My over-riding wish is for Brian to regain normality in terms of his health. Playing for Tyrone, never mind Ardboe, wouldn't cross my mind. I think people seriously underestimate his condition.

This is probably the most sensible statement that has been posted on this thread and one I would be in 100% agreement with O'Neills post. A lot of people have no comprehension of what he went through, the most important thing is Brian makes as complete a recovery as possible. The football comes second - dont get me wrong I would love to see him back in action but only if he is willing and able. There is far too much pressure on him and he should be left alone to continue his recovery.

orangeman · December 04, 2007, 10:38:07 AM

If he plays again, that by implication will mean that he will have recovered 100 % - therefore I hope he plays again !

Star Spangler · December 04, 2007, 11:37:13 AM

BBC website

McGuigan cautious about comeback

Tyrone's Brian McGuigan is not sure if he will be able to make a return to competitive football despite playing in a charity match on Saturday night.

The two-times All-Ireland winner had not played since sustaining a serious eye injury in a reserve game for his club Ardboe in May 2007.

McGuigan captained an All Star team in the exhibition match at Ballinderry.

"I cannot make any promises about a comeback. I am not 100% healed yet," said the 2003 All Star winner.

"It was nice to be playing again even if it was a charity match and the pace was slow.

"I was just glad to be out there getting a feel of the ball and keeping the fitness levels up.

"Life is treating me well at the minute.

"At the start things were not so good with the eye but the surgeon Mr Sharkey has done a fabulous job and I am starting to go forward.

"I will be taking things slowly but hopefully I will get to having the eye nearly right, although you cannot be 100% sure.

"When I broke my leg I said I would be back but this time I am just going to play it by ear and see what happens."

sam03/05 · December 19, 2007, 08:36:39 PM

see brian named in mckenna cup squad
great news

loughshore lad · December 20, 2007, 08:51:01 AM

Quote from: sam03/05 on December 19, 2007, 08:36:39 PM
see brian named in mckenna cup squad
great news

Personally I think its very unfair on Brian that he has neen named in the McKenna cup squad, it unneccesarily heightens the expectations on Brian's shoulders and puts him under added pressure. He is nowhere near a return to intercounty football

ziggysego · December 20, 2007, 11:38:22 AM

I would have to agree with you. It will heighten everyone's expectation for him and put un-needed stress on him. Let him recover in peace and his own time.

supersarsfields · December 20, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

I know what your saying but I sure it was Brian's decision. Perhaps he wants to get back into some sort of team training again to help his confidence. I can't imagine anyone in the Tyrone set-up putting him at risk if there was any doubt.

And one thing's for sure, it should gave everyone on the panel a big lift to see him there.

orangeman · December 20, 2007, 01:25:27 PM

I think he'll be doing quite a bit of work come the new year - the eye has healed but the visio is only a blur without the lens - but I hope for Brian's sake that he'll be resuming full training soon cos that will mean that he will be fully fit - naming him in the squad also will give HIM a lift personally.