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Apologies for missing training yesterday but a bad attack of gout left me unable to walk. (pause for sympathy) Bit better today so off I hobbled to see that the fences are going up quickly now and the pitch nearest Sale Sharks is now 3/4 covered but at least as yet only with the stuff ladders can see over. Work was going on as they trained to finish off the bases for the fence posts so I expect one more week maximum before even ladders won't help.

All out today,20 players, including Owen H and the return of Razak and before they got going Bridge and Nedum were called over from what was already a small reserves group. Jogging followed by lots of stretches and then plenty of simple but effective routines involving passing and touch.

Mancini then took a team away for some work on shape,passing movements and some defensive work. Jeremy Helan was called in as a left footer to help with delivering set pieces.Then the boss switched to a different 11 and went through basically the same work.While this was going on the other group played a pass/move game before they all got back together for the final game.

That was when I bottled it.It was freezing cold ,getting windier by the minute and even starting to rain.I decided enough was enough on one leg :) I think some of the players might have liked to finish as well judging by the amount of extra clothing some had on.Best was Silva wearing his snood more as a turban.Others would have looked silly but he was still class.

Cheers doug, hope foot gets better soon!

Will fence completion signal an end to Dougs training reports doug?

We need to start a whip-round for a Doug Blimp.

Dameerto wrote:We need to start a whip-round for a Doug Blimp.

How about a new campaign, "Give Doug a Blimp"?

Cheers for the heroics Doug, I hope the [strike]blimp arrives soon[/strike] leg gets better soon.

Crossie wrote:Will fence completion signal an end to Dougs training reports doug?

Could well do ):

U r a better man than me , I suffer from Gout attacks Very painful . Thanks for the effort Doug .

Gout was historically known as "the disease of kings" or "rich man's disease".

Nice one Doug, appreciated as always.

Nasty thing that gout and far worse pain than toothache..I had it for years until i quit drinking pear cider..Been clear of it for 3 months...Hope it clears up soon DH..Ask the doc for some Indometacin tablets. Should kill it off in 24hrs.

shawzy wrote:Nasty thing that gout and far worse pain than toothache..I had it for years until i quit drinking pear cider..Been clear of it for 3 months...Hope it clears up soon DH..Ask the doc for some Indometacin tablets. Should kill it off in 24hrs.

The doc doubled the strength of what I am taking but so far little improvement.In fact it's a bit worse and there is no way I can get any kind of shoe on the foot so no chance of going along tomorrow barring a miracle.

Not sure about anything that kills in 24 hours though :)

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:

shawzy wrote:Nasty thing that gout and far worse pain than toothache..I had it for years until i quit drinking pear cider..Been clear of it for 3 months...Hope it clears up soon DH..Ask the doc for some Indometacin tablets. Should kill it off in 24hrs.

The doc doubled the strength of what I am taking but so far little improvement.In fact it's a bit worse and there is no way I can get any kind of shoe on the foot so no chance of going along tomorrow barring a miracle.

Not sure about anything that kills in 24 hours though :)

Take some HGH injections...that will sort out your gout !!

I'm now on a 6 week course..( My once a year HGH injections !

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:

shawzy wrote:Nasty thing that gout and far worse pain than toothache..I had it for years until i quit drinking pear cider..Been clear of it for 3 months...Hope it clears up soon DH..Ask the doc for some Indometacin tablets. Should kill it off in 24hrs.

The doc doubled the strength of what I am taking but so far little improvement.In fact it's a bit worse and there is no way I can get any kind of shoe on the foot so no chance of going along tomorrow barring a miracle.

Not sure about anything that kills in 24 hours though :)

Sounds like you got it real bad there DH. Try those tabs if you not had them before..There the only ones that worked for me...The standard diclofenac tabs they give people are are shite. Drink plenty of water and lay off the red meat for abit..Sugary alchohol like beer and cider can be a mare to....You just need to find what food or drink is causing your uric acid levels to rise then you be alright bud.

carl_feedthegoat wrote:

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:

shawzy wrote:Nasty thing that gout and far worse pain than toothache..I had it for years until i quit drinking pear cider..Been clear of it for 3 months...Hope it clears up soon DH..Ask the doc for some Indometacin tablets. Should kill it off in 24hrs.

The doc doubled the strength of what I am taking but so far little improvement.In fact it's a bit worse and there is no way I can get any kind of shoe on the foot so no chance of going along tomorrow barring a miracle.

Not sure about anything that kills in 24 hours though :)

Take some HGH injections...that will sort out your gout !!

I'm now on a 6 week course..( My once a year HGH injections !

When I google HGH injections and it says " is it worth jail,cancer...." bla bla bla I didn't read any further.

Thanks but no thanks.