Popular Post! Tortilla9 390 Posted September 2, 2011 Popular Post! Share Posted September 2, 2011 He also mentioned how it was deja vu. Isn't that the truth. My daughter had her second ACL surgery the same day as the Bison. I shared the blog with my daughter, her comment "I feel you Essien". While she's not doing physio work 10 am to 5 pm, she is doing PT or massage 5 days a week. It's a grind coming back from ACL surgery. Riding the bike is a milestone. Going up stairs is a milestone. Going down stairs is a milestone. Getting cleared to run is a HUGE milestone and it's not even running. More like a slow controlled walk/skip/jump at the beginning. Daughter is having a scope done in a week to clean out a cyclops lesion (scar tissue) on the first knee so everything will be ok to start "running" end of October.Hope to see them both back out on the pitch playing the game they love. termninja, daBlackMamba7, Madmax and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 He also mentioned how it was deja vu. Isn't that the truth. My daughter had her second ACL surgery the same day as the Bison. I shared the blog with my daughter, her comment "I feel you Essien". While she's not doing physio work 10 am to 5 pm, she is doing PT or massage 5 days a week. It's a grind coming back from ACL surgery. Riding the bike is a milestone. Going up stairs is a milestone. Going down stairs is a milestone. Getting cleared to run is a HUGE milestone and it's not even running. More like a slow controlled walk/skip/jump at the beginning. Daughter is having a scope done in a week to clean out a cyclops lesion (scar tissue) on the first knee so everything will be ok to start "running" end of October.Hope to see them both back out on the pitch playing the game they love.Some people really don't know how to appreciate health, and they learn it once they lose it I hope her recovery goes well and best wishes Essien is a very good lad and a quality footballer, and I'm very sorry that serious injuries have impacted his career. Shak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortilla9 390 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Some people really don't know how to appreciate health, and they learn it once they lose it I hope her recovery goes well and best wishes Essien is a very good lad and a quality footballer, and I'm very sorry that serious injuries have impacted his career.Thanks much and isn't that the truth. You don't wish it on anybody else but you wonder why you have some much "luck". Unfortunately I feel like an expert and not because I stayed at a Holiday Inn (lame commercials in the US). At first my daughter said she was done and wanted to hang up the boots. Now with each milestone the focus has geared toward playing again. "Did you see those sick cleats, I want those when I get back", "That Chelsea training top is sick (the sleeveless), I want that when I get back". The love for the game drives some to keep battling. I'm a soft touch for any player coming back from injury. Not blind though to the fact injuries take their toll and players come back differently. Some good as new, some never the same, some different but still able to play in different ways. C'mon Essien! Madmax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks much and isn't that the truth. You don't wish it on anybody else but you wonder why you have some much "luck". Unfortunately I feel like an expert and not because I stayed at a Holiday Inn (lame commercials in the US).At first my daughter said she was done and wanted to hang up the boots. Now with each milestone the focus has geared toward playing again. "Did you see those sick cleats, I want those when I get back", "That Chelsea training top is sick (the sleeveless), I want that when I get back". The love for the game drives some to keep battling. I'm a soft touch for any player coming back from injury. Not blind though to the fact injuries take their toll and players come back differently. Some good as new, some never the same, some different but still able to play in different ways.C'mon Essien!Feel for your daughter mate but so nice to hear about her coping well. I loved playing (still do of course) but got a dodgy right knee. Had it checked and the doc said to me I'd have to give up playing if I wanted to avoid spending my latter life on crutches. Some stuff about genetics. Was really gutted at the time. Now I hope to take on coaching once I get my academics sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortilla9 390 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Her dream is to play DI soccer and its hard to walk away from a dream. We've told her no matter what college will happen with or without football. Part of me would love to see her play DI. The other part doesn't want to see her riddled with arthritis in her late 20s either. She's weighing the options because DI is still an option. Or maybe she'll become a girly girl, join a sorority and play intramurals. Still have a year to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear-Felix 16 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I was just thinking about this guy. I know it's a long-shot because of his two perma-crocked knees but is there any chance we will ever seen the bison in full flow again?Really miss this guy, was an amazing player not to mention he was one of our players that wasn't detested by anyone and everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Would imagine his career is in grave jeopardy. 3 knee surgeries in 3 years is unthinkable for a pro footballer. Badboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 He was really something special. How often does it happen that a midfielder of his type is seen as one of the best midfielders in world football and of his generation by football fans all over the world?The most painful thing about Ess' case is the fact that his decline was out of his hands.. BlueSunshine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 http://chelseaheadache.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/essien-biting-the-dust/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 "I was in so much shock that I could not hold back the tears. I sobbed uncontrollably to the extent that the physios called off the session. The simplest of things like driving were so difficult; I had to be driven home."- Michael Essien talking about the death of his founder & mentor.http://blogs.chelseafc.com/?p=1368 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 That's sad. The death of a person you love and you are very thankful to is always hard to believe and not easy to deal with...R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sad news for Essien, he's a strong guy though & will be determined to come back stronger from his injury for Alhaji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sad to hear it. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypt 241 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 R.I.P really hope we see Ess again soon and back to his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak 22 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sad to hear it. R.I.P.So what's the latest news on Essien's injury?There were quite a few articles saying that he'd be back late March 2012...is this confirmed/true or will he miss the entire season due to the injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 So what's the latest news on Essien's injury?There were quite a few articles saying that he'd be back late March 2012...is this confirmed/true or will he miss the entire season due to the injury?Considering the history of our players with regards to injuries, I guess we will never now until March gets here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sad to hear it. R.I.P.Fucking hell, scrolling through this thread I thought Essien had died and I'd been living under a rock for a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 What is the wage he is on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Tortilla9 390 Posted October 25, 2011 Popular Post! Share Posted October 25, 2011 He also mentioned how it was deja vu. Isn't that the truth. My daughter had her second ACL surgery the same day as the Bison. I shared the blog with my daughter, her comment "I feel you Essien". While she's not doing physio work 10 am to 5 pm, she is doing PT or massage 5 days a week. It's a grind coming back from ACL surgery. Riding the bike is a milestone. Going up stairs is a milestone. Going down stairs is a milestone. Getting cleared to run is a HUGE milestone and it's not even running. More like a slow controlled walk/skip/jump at the beginning. Daughter is having a scope done in a week to clean out a cyclops lesion (scar tissue) on the first knee so everything will be ok to start "running" end of October.Hope to see them both back out on the pitch playing the game they love.3 1/2 months today post-op for both Essien and my daughter. My daughter was cleared to run today. She is beyond excited and this is as good a reason as any to buy some new running shoes. Still no football for 4 weeks but she is so thrilled. The next two weeks is relearning how to run and then two weeks of running on a smooth surface. Hope the Bison is doing as well. lecter, Rambo, eldo and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Apparently it was said today, he could return by December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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