November 15, 2004

Kenny faces injury lay-off

Posted by Editor on November 15, 2004 09:28 AM | 6 comments | Print | E-mail author

Kenny Logan may face a lengthy lay-off
Glasgow's Kenny Logan could be out for the rest of the year after chipping a heel-bone in Saturday's 24-19 defeat to Cardiff.

In today's Herald, Hugh Campbell said: "Our doctor, Gerry Haggerty, is pretty sure the bone is chipped and we believe that prognosis will be confirmed by a scan.

"He will be out of action for around three weeks, but it could be a six or seven-week lay-off.

"Crucially, we will be without him for the back-to-back Heineken Cup ties against Llanelli Scarlets early next month and we are just hoping he will be back in time for the matches with Northampton and Toulouse."

Kenny said: "Someone landed on my leg. I heard a noise and something gave way. The same thing has happened to my other ankle, so I immediately wondered if it was some kind of fracture.

"I am a quick healer, so I am hoping the lay-off will not be for too long.

"As captain, I felt the best thing to do was stay on, but in retrospect it might have been the wrong thing to do. I wasn't able to able to give it my best shot either as a player or as a leader. In addition, because Rory Lamont had gone off with a hamstring problem, there was no-one else to go on.

"It's a case now of being patient, sticking to my rehab programme and keeping the rest of the body fit."

Hugh admitted to being disappointed at Saturday's loss, after a rare win in Cardiff looked a real possibility: "I'm disappointed. We played really well early on but the big turning point came between the 20th and 30th minutes, when we had a close range line-out and a few scrums.

"We should have scored at that stage and, as we were already 10-0 up, a try would have made it difficult for Cardiff to get back into the game.

"In many ways, despite the disappointment of losing, it was good to see the young guys coming through and playing pretty well."

Comments
Posted by Seoras Alasdair MacLaumann on November 15, 2004 09:28 PM | Reply to this comment

Tough luck Kenny, your stoicism is admirable and a sure sign of a good leader.

I hope it will be less than the couple of months claimed, before you are back in action again!

Posted by vicki on November 15, 2004 09:41 PM | Reply to this comment

Hope all the injuries are not as serious as feared, and that guys all make a rapid recovery!

Posted by Gary IPA on November 16, 2004 01:36 PM | Reply to this comment

Does this mean we can expect Phall back at the games?? (Speedy recovery anyway Kenny)

Posted by vicki on November 16, 2004 06:46 PM | Reply to this comment

Sorry Phall, but would far prefer Logan fit for Friday than a fair weather supporter!

Posted by Highlandbrave75 on November 17, 2004 02:17 PM | Reply to this comment

Kenny's injury isn't as serious as was first thought. He should be in the running for a place on Friday night.

Posted by vicki on November 17, 2004 08:28 PM | Reply to this comment

Good to hear it - another injury is the last thing Glasgow needs right now!

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