Serious injury to Spencer Wakeling – Newbury Blu

Last week’s first win of the season for Newbury against Plymouth has come at a VERY heavy price. Spencer Wakeling, our new South African signing suffered a very serious injury which made everyone wince at the time and when a photo appeared in the local press it confirmed the seriousness.

 

 

Unfortunately, news on our website (Newbury Blues) indicates Spencer's rugby career may be over as a result of the injury and all we are hoping for now is that he makes a recovery, although the outlook seems that it make take a considerable time.

Quoted from a text message from his hospital bed as follows:

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 I’m sure everyone will be wishing him well..

Edited by blue paper - 03 Oct 2008 at 21:03

On behalf of the Press Gang - supporters of the Cornish Pirates - I wish Spencer a speedy recovery and all the best for the future.

It certainly shows how insignificant this weekend's games really are, even though I am sure we will all be screaming like mad at each game, when a player suffers such a serious injury.

Agree with all the comments, but let's not write him off yet. many players have come back from career finishing injuries and played again. Never say never. Good luck Spencer

Most who have played the game will identify with how horrible having a joint manipulated into a direction it doesn't want to point is.

I echo the sentiments of the rest of the forum - Spencer, I hope it rehabs well.

Good luck Spencer, I hope that you make a speedy recovery and that the end result is better than the early advice suggests. Being young and fit and most importantly keeping a positive attitude can work wonders.

Spence is very grateful to all messages of support.  Has his first op later today, next one in 6 weeks or so.  He prefers that the sms mentioned earlier is not quoted, as he does not accept what he has been told. "There's no fat lady singing around here" as he said.  What do Doctors know anyway?

If I can give any hope. Blackheaths paul Goody (now coaching at Southend) suffered a similar injury and was informed he would not play again and would probably walk with a limp. With expert Physio help and guidance after 2 years of rehab he made it back and played first team rugby again at Blackheath before moving to Southend and finishing his playing career last year. I think he played for 4 seasons at National level after the initial diagnosis.

Spencer had his first op on Tuesday and is now on bed rest, feeling a bit sore.
He appreciates all words of support from the rugby family

i was upset to hear of spencer injury from a friend. i played with him at minehead as a colt yes minehead!! we had a great year. whenever spencer was given motm ( a few times) we could never get him to drink a pint,  so ice cream was his forfit. please send are best wishes from all his old friends down here in somerset and wishes him the quickest possible recovery. it would be great to see him again. when he is up and about get him to leave his number at the club. good luck spencer hope to see you soon