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| Crocks Corner - Bizarre Footballing Injuries |
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David Seaman Vs A Carp The Arsenal keeper, who has a passion for fishing, got caught up with a crafty carp. While attempting to land his catch the 26lb monster from the deep began to struggle. During this fishy fracas David felt a tweak in his shoulder, an injury which almost ended his international career. |
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Dave Beasant v Salad Cream Goalkeeper Dave Beasant was out for two months during the 1993-94 season after going to a cupboard at home and knocking over a jar of salad cream which fell onto his foot, cutting him to the bone and damaging ligaments. |
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Darren Barnard v Puppy pee |
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Dave Robinson v A kids' slide Ex-Halifax defender Dave Robinson once missed the start of the season because he put his shoulder out after falling off a children's slide. |
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David Batty v A toddler
David Batty once had his return from an achilles injury delayed after being run over by his toddler on a bicycle. |
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Carlo Cudicini v A TV remote
Watching TV doesn't just give you square eyes - Chelsea's goalkeeper once injured his knee when stretching for the television remote control |
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Thierry Henry v A Corner Flag Arsenal vs Chelsea, Saturday 6th May 200. After scoring Arsenal's (and his) second (and winning) goal, Thierry Henry went to celebrate in the corner of the pitch and required treatment after hitting himself in the face with the corner flag |
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Norwegian V A Moose Sometime in the 70s, Norwegian International defender Svein Grondalen had to withdraw from an International after an accident which happened while he was out jogging. He collided with a moose. |
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Brazilian v A suppository Brazilian star Ramalho was in bed for three days after swallowing a suppository intended to treat a dental infection |
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Steve Morrow V Tony Adams Steve Morrow broke his collarbone after falling off Tony Adams while celebrating the 1993 League Cup final win |
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Charlie George V A Lawnmower Arsenal legend Charlie George never fully recovered from cutting off his big toe with a lawnmower. |
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Chic Brodie V A Dog In 1970 the career of Chic Brodie (Brentford keeper) was ended by injury following a mid-match collision with a dog that had invaded the pitch. |
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Alex Stepney V His Own Voice! In 1975 Man United keeper Alex Stepney screamed so hard at his team-mates that he broke his jaw. |
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