Great news, hope he has a speedy recovery!
Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi of NIGERIA!
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Notcher
Steve Chettle
Funnily enough I've just seen this.
"SunSport revealed earlier tonight that Forest chief Evangelos Marinakis is furious with how Awoniyi's injury was handled.
The Greek tycoon is set to have experienced club doctor Dr Prithish Shyam Narayan quizzed, along with club medics and coaches".
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ubik
Geoff Thomas
If I was clever and had a meme showing someone tied to a chair, under a spotlight, I'd remain strictly silent.
isaacs
Grenville Morris
Brilliant news.
donny
Jack Armstrong
Dr Narayan has a lot of experience in sporting medicine, and IIRC, is a Trauma Doctor by training, so, this sort of injury should fall in his remit.
ubik
Geoff Thomas
Weird vibe.
Most of us (including Nuno) were blaming Taiwo for saying he was OK then being a passenger.
It was a window to restoring our CL place, a vital few minutes.
Taiwo ran half the length of the pitch to try and score at the far post, but we could all see it was in vain as Elanga was offside earlier.
When he collided with the post the whole frame of the goal shook. I was so absorbed with wanting us to win that I didn't worry about the impact on him.
Now I feel callous for not realising how much he gave in a futile effort, which could have been so easily avoided by the lino raising a flag.
Most of us (including Nuno) were blaming Taiwo for saying he was OK then being a passenger.
It was a window to restoring our CL place, a vital few minutes.
Taiwo ran half the length of the pitch to try and score at the far post, but we could all see it was in vain as Elanga was offside earlier.
When he collided with the post the whole frame of the goal shook. I was so absorbed with wanting us to win that I didn't worry about the impact on him.
Now I feel callous for not realising how much he gave in a futile effort, which could have been so easily avoided by the lino raising a flag.
DizzyBala
Jack Burkitt
It wasn't just that he hit the post, it's that essentially Buonanotte arrived right after T hit the post as well, like one of those Newton's Cradle Balls. It's a bit like a car hitting a barrier and then another car coming into the back of it. There isn't really anywhere for that force to go so it's just absorbed internally.
I hope that Taiwo makes a full recovery and that this has no long term effect on his career. I respect him trying to play on, I respect him for attempting to get to the cross. It doesn't change the sentiment about moving him on this summer though, when that time comes so I think that will be the last time we see him in a Forest shirt.
I hope that Taiwo makes a full recovery and that this has no long term effect on his career. I respect him trying to play on, I respect him for attempting to get to the cross. It doesn't change the sentiment about moving him on this summer though, when that time comes so I think that will be the last time we see him in a Forest shirt.
I hope this post is relevant 
FBS
Steve Chettle
Very pleased to read his second surgery went well and he is awake with his family around him.
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Robertson
Grenville Morris
Great news he seems to be recovering as hoped.
Some interesting details from actual doctors(!) about this type of injury, and the difficulty in diagnosing them immediately in this article.
It also says we will be holding an internal review.
www.bbc.co.uk
Some interesting details from actual doctors(!) about this type of injury, and the difficulty in diagnosing them immediately in this article.
It also says we will be holding an internal review.
Taiwo Awoniyi injury would have been prevented by offside flag - Ola Aina
The injury suffered by Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi "would never have happened" had the assistant referee raised their flag earlier, says team-mate Ola Aina.
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Dirk Furtull
John Robertson
Wouldn't it be great if Taiwo gets the rest and recuperation he needs and, if possible, a pre season then comes back as more like the player we originally knew.
If I'm honest I can't see it but either way, get well soon big T and all the best going forwards.
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If I'm honest I can't see it but either way, get well soon big T and all the best going forwards.
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Gareth Edds
Viv Anderson
Just great news that he is ok. Must have been a really scary situation for him and his family.
Speedy recovery and hope to see him back soon
Speedy recovery and hope to see him back soon
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
Glad to hear the big man is back together and on the mend...
Terrible injury that - hope his full recovery isn't as long as I suspect it might be.
Rest up big lad!
Terrible injury that - hope his full recovery isn't as long as I suspect it might be.
Rest up big lad!
Fawazzock
Jack Burkitt
Be well Big T
king_congo_red
Ale Ape
I still don't believe this would have helped with the situation. I'm not a medical expert, but when I had my own potentially life-threatening abdominal issue recently, it took a full day in the hospital, a whole team of doctors and other medical professionals, multiple physical exams, a CT scan and multiple blood tests - and they still didn't find exactly what they were expecting when they opened me up.
Not sure how one independent Doctor of duty could make an diagnosis, with any sort of accuracy, at the side of the pitch.
It is different for concussions, of course, where there are visible indicators. But internal organs would be largely guesswork from the outside.
Rzar
Bob McKinlay
Whether they diagnosed him or not at the time, you don’t have to be a medical expert to know he couldn’t continue. It was obvious to absolutely everybody in the ground, if a player is completely zonked out & can barely walk he should have been off the pitch. Them giving a thumbs up when he was in that state is unacceptable.
king_congo_red
Ale Ape
Someone should tell my paymasters then...as they still expected me in the office when I had so much pain I couldn't even stand up straight.
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
According to Doctor Google, Taiwo will not be allowed to lift anythig for at least 6 weeks post surgery.
Once he has the OK to start to lift light things he will commence a period of several months to regain the capacity for normal activity.
I suspect normal activity doesn't include the rigours of a professional athlete's training.
I suspect rehabilitation will be a long road for Taiwo, and there will probably be set backs along the way.
It seems improbable that any club will want to take a risk and buy him in either the summer window, or even January 2026, and I suspect forest, with it's family club ethos would want to sell or terminate his contract until he is fully fit.
I also suspect that we are unlikely to see Taiwo make another appearance bfore the new year, and he is unlikely to be fit for selection until the closing stages of next season at the very earliest.
he injury he has suffered is a rare one for a footballer to experience, and the recovery and rehabilitation path is likely to be a long one.
I hope that NFFC do the right thing and stand 4-square behind him.
Get well soon, Taiwo.
king_congo_red
Ale Ape
The one thing I would say, is that timeline is based on a 'average' human.
Professional athletes tend to heal and recover more quickly than average, due to a number of factors - their bodies being generally healthier than average, their diets being typically more controlled than most and their access to state of the art equipment and facilities.
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
Doctor Google says recovery time for a professional footballer following such a serious injury will not be shorter than for anyone else:
No, the recovery time following ruptured intestines would not be significantly shorter for a professional footballer than for any other individual. While their physical conditioning and access to advanced medical care might allow for a slightly faster return to general activity, the underlying medical need for extensive surgery and recovery from complications is the same for everyone.
Here's why:
No, the recovery time following ruptured intestines would not be significantly shorter for a professional footballer than for any other individual. While their physical conditioning and access to advanced medical care might allow for a slightly faster return to general activity, the underlying medical need for extensive surgery and recovery from complications is the same for everyone.
Here's why:
- Severity of Injury:
Ruptured intestines are a serious medical emergency requiring immediate surgery and potentially extensive recovery, regardless of the patient's profession.
- Surgical Intervention:
The primary treatment involves repairing the rupture, which can be a complex procedure. The specific recovery time will depend on the extent of the damage and the surgical approach.
- Potential Complications:
Infections, such as peritonitis, are a significant risk and can significantly prolong the recovery process.
- Individual Factors:
Recovery time also depends on the individual's overall health, age, and any pre-existing conditions.
- Return to Sport:
Even with advanced medical care, a footballer's return to full training and competition would require a gradual and cautious approach, with medical clearance at each stage, which may not differ significantly from the general population.
Alf-engelos Mindminackers
The Artiste formally known as "Wanksy"
That totally contracts itself by saying "potentially extensive recovery, regardless of the patient's profession." and then "recovery time also depends on the individual's overall health"
If you're a pro Prem level athlete, then you're in much better health than 90% of the populace.
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
I hope that Taiwo is able to recover and get back playing sooner rather than later, and that Forest stick by him while he does recover.That totally contracts itself by saying "potentially extensive recovery, regardless of the patient's profession." and then "recovery time also depends on the individual's overall health"
If you're a pro Prem level athlete, then you're in much better health than 90% of the populace.
Time will tell.
king_congo_red
Ale Ape
Pretty sure we pretty much have to - unless we're cold-hearted enough to terminate a seriously injured man's contract.
(Before anyone takes that the wrong way, I'm not saying that we would, just pointing that we couldn't even if we wanted to. Doing the right thing is a no-brainer legally, ethically and reputation-wise.)
bearwood red
First Team Squad
I know we are all anxious to know what the prognosis is for T, and the possible implications for the club. But I don’t think it serves much purpose for any of us who aren’t medically trained and are not familiar with the specifics of his injury to speculate on recovery time.
I am confident that the club will do the right thing by him, however long it takes.
I am confident that the club will do the right thing by him, however long it takes.
Alf-engelos Mindminackers
The Artiste formally known as "Wanksy"
And even those of us who are would be hard pressed to speculate without specific tests and details anyway.
All we can do is wish him the best.