Besty's Ankle...........

cjp · Post by **cjp** » Fri May 19, 2006 11:42 pm

See BBC say they expect it to be broken

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Fri May 19, 2006 11:45 pm

That would be the report cjp, he left the ground immediately for the hospital with a suspected broken ankle and looked to be in considerable pain.

Cockatrice · Post by **Cockatrice** » Sat May 20, 2006 9:57 am

any news on Ferris's ankle

browner · Post by **browner** » Sat May 20, 2006 10:49 am

Best crocked as Ulster stumble

By Gavin Mairs
20 May 2006

Ulster coach Mark McCall insisted his side remain in pole position to clinch the Celtic League title after Llanelli clawed back a 12-point deficit to prevent the province being crowned champions at Stradey Park last night.

The 12-12 draw puts McCall's men two points clear at the top of table ahead of Irish rivals Leinster. A win for Ulster against the Ospreys next week will see them clinch the title even if Leinster beat Edinburgh at Murrayfield.

But they will have to win it without their captain Simon Best who was stretchered off with a suspected fractured fibula in his ankle. Inspirational flanker Stephen Ferris also picked up an ankle injury.

"Simon Best is very serious, it looks like a fractured fibula and Stephen Ferris got a bad injury too. He twisted his ankle," said McCall.

"We will have to look at the injury toll and see how the other guys are and look after bodies next week."

Despite this setback, McCall remains confident and praised his side's hard-working performance.

"For us to come here and not be beaten is a tremendous effort," he added. "We have put ourselves in a position where if we win next week, it doesn't matter what happens at Murrayfield."

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sat May 20, 2006 10:57 am

Does not bode well for next week if both are out

browner · Post by **browner** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:00 am

Chin up Rooster.................keep the faith.

pwrmoore · Post by **pwrmoore** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:07 am

The permutations and combinations are still with us for next week....

If Leinster lose in Edinburgh we win the league regardless
If Leinster draw without a try bonus we win the league regardless
If Leinster draw with a TB then we must take at least one losing/try bonus point
If Leinster win without a TB we need to draw or take a TB & LB
If Leinster win with a TB we have to win (or draw with a TB)

In other words Leinster have to do significantly better than us to snatch the title. They can do it but it will not be easy.

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:10 am

The chin is up Browner as is Simons, he has a clean break in the ankle so long term will be ok.

pete2604 · Post by **pete2604** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:36 am

really unfortunate for simon and lets hope he has a speedy recovery. Hope ferris is ok for next weekend. He will be a big loss.

Ardglass · Post by **Ardglass** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:49 am

Anyone know if Simon Best will be ready for next year - presumably that is the end of any Irish tour.

One big worry I have is that Fitz looks past it to me and not sure he is up to a full game.

We have become very dependant on S.Best and Young - none of the cover is up to the mark in my opinion.

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:50 am

Ardglass wrote:Anyone know if Simon Best will be ready for next year - presumably that is the end of any Irish tour.

Simon does not even know nor will anyone for a couple of months.

goodaine · Post by **goodaine** » Sat May 20, 2006 7:12 pm

Simon was there tonight -total gent and we swoppped stories ........ he's gorgeous

mid ulster maestro · Post by **mid ulster maestro** » Sat May 20, 2006 7:40 pm

Goodie and Simon were comparing casts at the BBQ this afternoon. I must say Goodies is much more colourful with all the signatures.
Mum

Red Hand Supporter · Post by **Red Hand Supporter** » Sat May 20, 2006 7:45 pm

Hope you have a speedy recovery Besty!

goodaine · Post by **goodaine** » Sat May 20, 2006 8:02 pm

mid ulster maestro wrote:Goodie and Simon were comparing casts at the BBQ this afternoon. I must say Goodies is much more colourful with all the signatures.
Mum

Thanks mum - but more importantly its's eurovision now !!!! broken ankles aside