Fabrice Muamba

[Chaney]

RIP in Peace Liam Stacey.

anyone know what he actually said?

[Uke]

Was at the London Chest today as part of my job

The reason Muamba is still with us is surprisingly not prayers or tweets, but an automatic CPR machine

[who are ya?]

The reason Muamba is still with us is surprisingly not prayers or tweets

GTFO!

[Uke]

The reason Muamba is still with us is surprisingly not prayers or tweets

GTFO!

Automatic CPR >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Omniscience, omnipotence, omipresence

[TBM]

[cmonurz]

'photo of something but a man got in the way' thread?

[who are ya?]

[YateleyRoyal]

[TBM]

[Super_horns]

Come out of hospital now.

Best luck to him and what a credit to the medics!

[Barry the bird boggler]

Hope he is able to return to top flight football.

[Royal Rother]

Can't see it myself.

Whether he can get fully fit or not, there must be a psychological barrier that would be difficult / impossible to overcome. He was an all-action player, covering a lot of ground every match - take that away and he'd be a lesser player.

He's an intelligent bloke who has more than football in his locker so I'd imagine he'll pursue something else. Maybe he'll get his badges and become the youngest ever manager....

Whatever - bloody amazing to see his recovery, remembering where it all started a month ago. Good luck to him.

[TFF]

Football management with a dodgy ticker?

No thanks

[Royal With Cheese]

Depends on how well his heart recovers and resultant capacity reduction.

A relative of mine recently had a massive heart attack, had 3 stents put in and has a reduction of 70% of capacity. Still more than enough for him to continue a reasonably normal life (for him, he's in his 70's). He'll obviously not be running any marathons but he can do the washing up and take the dog for a walk.

Funnily enough, he feels significantly fitter than he did before the heart attack.

That's the beauty of the human body - things can still work adequately with severly reduced capacity.

So saying that I'd be amazed if Muamba's heart isn't significantly damaged after what he's been through.

[Royal Rother]

Football management with a dodgy ticker?

No thanks

Fair point.

Which puts a greater strain on the heart - physical exertion or stress?

[cmonurz]

Sad, but not unexpected, Fabrice Muamba to retire from football on doctors’ advice.

[Barry the bird boggler]

Sad, but not unexpected, Fabrice Muamba to retire from football on doctors’ advice.

From Yahoo.com

Bolton midfielder Muamba retires

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba has announced his retirement from professional football, five months after suffering a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup tie.

Muamba, 24, collapsed on the pitch during a televised encounter between Bolton and Tottenham at White Hart Lane in March and the game was abandoned as medics fought to save his life.

The midfielder's heart stopped for 78 minutes before finally starting working again after prolonged resuscitation and following his arrival at the London Chest Hospital.

His plight shocked football but Muamba was discharged from hospital on April 16 after what was described as an "incredible" recovery.

He said he hoped to return to professional football, but following further surgery in Belgium last week doctors have informed the former England Under-21 international that he should not play again.

Muamba said: “Since suffering my heart attack and being discharged from hospital, I have remained utterly positive in the belief I could one day resume my playing career and play for Bolton Wanderers once again.

“As part of my on-going recovery, last week I travelled to Belgium to seek further medical advice from a leading cardiologist. But the news I received was obviously not what I had hoped it would be and it means I am now announcing my retirement from professional football.

“Football has been my life since I was a teenage boy and it has given me so many opportunities. Above all else, I love the game and count myself very lucky to have been able to play at the highest level.

“While the news is devastating, I have much to be thankful for. I thank God that I am alive and I pay tribute once again to the members of the medical team who never gave up on me. I would also like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career, and the Bolton fans who have been incredible. I am blessed to have the support of my family and friends at this time.”

Muamba arrived in England as a refugee from DR Congo at the age of 11 and joined Arsenal's youth academy in 2002. He made two appearances for the Gunners before joining Birmingham, initially on loan, in the summer of 2006.

A permanent move followed the next year when Muamba joined Birmingham for £4 million but Bolton moved in the summer of 2008 and brought him to the Reebok Stadium for a fee of £5m.

Muamba made 148 appearances for Bolton, scoring four times.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle said: “We have spoken with Fab and he knows we will always support him in whatever he wants to do and that we will always be here for him.

“He is obviously massively disappointed that he won’t be able to carry on his career, but everyone has seen what a fighter and strong person he is in mind and body.

“We know that he will go on to achieve great things and within all this disappointment, the most important thing is that he is here, alive, today.”

[Alan Partridge]

it's a shame Muamba can't help Coyle get Bolton back in the Barclays Premier League.