Smith injury concern for Aberdeen 

 

Smith (left) in action during Aberdeen's recent win over Ayr

Aberdeen could be without Jamie Smith for up to two weeks after the midfielder picked up a calf injury.

 

The 27-year-old was sidelined with a similar injury last season and is set to miss the upcoming matches against Hamilton and Dundee United.

 

Assistant manager Jimmy Nicholl told Red TV: "It's come at a bad time for him if it's any longer than two weeks. But we'll have to wait to find out."

 

Zander Diamond and Scott Severin are nearing a return from injury.

 

Midfielder Severin has not featured in Aberdeen's last two games while Diamond last played in the 1-0 victory over Motherwell on 16 August.

 

Nicholl added: "Scott Severin and Zander Diamond came back this morning in training. They were a very high standard as well - they were excellent."

 

 

Oh well see ya in the last few games of the season then jamie

Dons ace Smith set to return at Falkirk

 

Published: 30/09/2008

 

DONS midfielder Jamie Smith was expected to get the all clear from medics today, writes Sean Wallace.

 

The former ADO Den Haag star has been sidelined with a thigh strain for four weeks.

 

Dons boss Jimmy Calderwood expects the play-maker to be given the green light and he could return to action in next weekend’s trip to Falkirk.

 

Calderwood said: “Jamie will see a doctor today and we fully expect him to get the all-clear.

 

“It will be a little too soon for him to be back for Saturday’s game against Hibs, but he should hopefully return the following week.â€

Meh.

Looking forward to a few more Jamie Smith cameos before he picks up his next long term injury.

I give him 14 minutes before Jackie "Superstar" McNamara sneezes in Smith's general direction, causing him to pull his groin/thigh/calf/cock and be out until Christmas.

Jackie sneezing will probably also see him out until around about the same period.

I give him 14 minutes before Jackie "Superstar" McNamara sneezes in Smith's general direction, causing him to pull his groin/thigh/calf/cock and be out until Christmas.

 

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/935838

 

GOOD NEWS

 

Smith has recovered from a calf muscle problem that sidelined him last month.

 

BAD NEWS

 

But he is still struggling to shake off the effects of the stomach bug

 

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DONS winger Jamie Smith looks set to miss Saturday’s trip to Hibs as his injury jinx continues.

 

Smith has recovered from a calf muscle problem that sidelined him last month.

 

But he is still struggling to shake off the effects of the stomach bug that forced him to miss Tuesday’s 2-0 win over St Mirren.

 

Manager Jimmy Calderwood said: “Jamie has been badly affected by the stomach bug.

 

“He might make the bench, but even that is a major doubt.

 

“It is so disappointing for Jamie, he is always desperate to play on a Saturday, and he is the type of player who can turn a game.â€

 

Smith has played only 465 minutes out of a possible 1,350 for Aberdeen this season.

 

His time at Pittodrie has been dogged by injury since signing from Dutch side Den Haag.

 

He has started just 87 out of a possible 155 games during his time at Pittodrie.

 

But Calderwood has indicated Smith’s injury woe will not hinder his chances of earning a new deal.

 

“Jamie really looks after himself and trains very hard so it is strange why he gets so many injuries,†said Calderwood.

 

Meanwhile, Aberdeen received a major boost with the news striker Tommy Wright will not need an operation on an Achilles tendon injury.

 

A £75,000 capture from Darlington in the summer, Wright has made just one start for the Dons.

 

And there were fears he could be a long-term injury worry.

 

But Calderwood confirmed Wright will be back in training by the end of the month.

 

“Thankfully the news about Tommy Wright now looks a lot better,†said Calderwood.

 

“Tommy won’t need an operation and will be working hard with our physios to sort the problem out.

 

“It’s looking as if he could be back in training within a couple of weeks.

 

“When he returns he then faces a hard shift to get his fitness back up.

 

“Unfortunately he had already missed our tough pre-season programme so that was an early set-back for him.

 

“He will now need to take a big hit to get to the same fitness levels as the rest of the lads.â€

 

But midfielder Stuart Duff will have surgery on his knee injury this weekend.

 

Duff had offered to take pain killers and delay corrective surgery on his knee until after the summer.

 

It is expected and will be sidelined fior two months.

 

Calderwood said: “Stuart was in absolute agony after games so he has to have the operation.

 

“If things go well he should be back in training by the turn of the year.â€

 

Aberdeen were pushed off fourth spot in the SPL last night by Hearts who overcame Hamilton 1-0.

 

But Calderwood is just relieved to out of the bottom half of the table.

 

“We are up there in the top six, and now we must get a result against Hibs on Saturday,†he said.

 

Dons reserve keeper Bertrand Bossu is still sidelined through injury.

 

Get him to fuck.

Get him to fuck.

 

Regrettably beginning to agree.

 

He's going to have to be virtually injury free for the remainder of the season.

Regrettably beginning to agree.

 

He's going to have to be virtually injury free for the remainder of the season.

We should just give him to Falkirk and be done with it.

Get him to fuck.

 

He'll probably still contribute more than Young or Foster this season.

Fuck it, just watched the Copenhagen game again.

 

Fucking keep him!

CALDERWOOD PREDICTION AS INJURY-PLAGUED PLAYER RETURNS TO TRAINING

 

By Michael Gannon

 

Published: 13/12/2008

 

REASON TO BE CHEERFUL: Dons manager Jimmy Calderwood predicts a bright future for Jamie Smith

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Aberdeen attacker Jamie Smith’s best years are still in front on him.

 

That is the bold prediction from Dons manager Jimmy Calderwood as the talismanic forward prepares to make his latest comeback from injury.

 

Smith has been stricken in the past two seasons, making just 12 starts in 2008, but he will return to full training on Monday and could be involved in the Dons trip to Inverness next Saturday.

 

Falkirk’s visit to Pittodrie today will arrive too soon but Calderwood believes the 28-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has the ability to continue at the top level for years to come.

 

Calderwood is confident Smith’s injury problems are now behind him and he tipped the former Celtic player to add to his two Scotland caps.

 

He said: “I know how low Jamie must have felt during his time out, I have been there myself.

 

“You have days when you are up and you think you are on the way back. Then you get a hammer blow of another setback.

 

“It takes a special character to get through it and he has the desire to get back.

 

The hardest thing was getting to the bottom of the problem but hopefully we have done that now.

 

“He still has his whole career in front of him.

 

“If he can steer clear of any injuries he can still go on for another eight or nine years. It is entirely up to him.

 

“Jamie knows what I think of him and how the supporters view him.

 

“With the quality he has got he not have to worry about his future.

 

“He will never be short of offers.

 

“The chance to play for Scotland is still there for Jamie.

 

“He can play wide on the left or right or up front.

 

“James Morrison has come in and did well but in my opinion he is not any better than Jamie, but it is up to George Burley.â€

 

Calderwood insists his side is finally on the right track after a sluggish start to the season and he is targeting three points against Falkirk this afternoon. He said: “Falkirk have been a bit like ourselves, the inconsistency has killed us so far but hopefully we are sorting it out.

 

“We have had three home wins in a row with three clean sheets so we are finally getting into good habits.

 

“We want the three points before we travel to Inverness next week.â€

A player who's played 12 games the whole year returns to training on a Monday and is in contention for the Saturday??  I wonder if any of the bookies will take bets on him getting injured at Inverness.  Bloody hell Jimmy, let him get back in shape first before rushing him back.  Haven't you learned yet?

A player who's played 12 games the whole year returns to training on a Monday and is in contention for the Saturday??  I wonder if any of the bookies will take bets on him getting injured at Inverness.  Bloody hell Jimmy, let him get back in shape first before rushing him back.  Haven't you learned yet?

 

Think it is indicative of the lack of skillful, creative players we have in the squad at present

Booth was offered a contract by us and by Setanta - and Setanta were paying more - that's why his comeback was only one season.

and who can blame him, a chance at playing football for a couple of seasons at a mediocre scottish football team and then what? or a good few seasons as a mediocre summariser at a mediocre irish broadcaster broadcasting mediocre scottish football

Mrs Columbo and Aluko in the running for next week.

 

Just being "in the running" for a place will tighten Smith's hamstrings.

Mrs Columbo and Aluko in the running for next week.

 

Just being "in the running" for a place will tighten Smith's hamstrings.

 

LoL.

 

We should wait 'til Maris is fully fit first.

 

 

Smith was at my work at the weekend, so he's not dead, or wasn't then anyway.

 

Probably injured though, I never asked, I was in a bad mood.