AS HE SETS out on the long road to recovery, Eunan O’Kane has described the injury he suffered last weekend as the worst experience of his life.
O’Kane had surgery this week after fracturing the tibia and fibula in his left leg while playing for Luton Town against Bristol Rovers.
The Republic of Ireland international is subsequently expected to be ruled out for the remainder of the 2018-19 season.
“During Saturday’s game I went through what can only be described as the worst experience of my life,” O’Kane wrote on Instagram.
“I broke both my tibia and fibula in an open fracture during the game. I have had a rod put in my tibia and a few screws to hold it in place.”
Deemed surplus to requirements at Leeds United following the arrival of new manager Marcelo Bielsa in the summer, O’Kane was sent out on loan to Luton last month.
The 28-year-old midfielder has now returned to Leeds to undergo his rehabilitation, his stint at Luton coming to an end in just his fourth appearance for the League One club.
“Thank you to the Luton Town medical team and paramedics at Kenilworth Road, the staff at Luton and Dunstable Hospital and the Leeds United medical team for how everything has been handled,” O’Kane added.
“Finally I wanted to say thank you to everyone who reached out with messages of support and encouragement. I appreciate each and every one.
“I am aware I have a long road ahead of me to get back to full fitness but one that will undoubtedly make me stronger and more appreciative of how lucky I am.”
The Derry native has played seven times at senior level for Ireland. His most recent involvement with the squad was as an unused substitute in the friendly defeat to Turkey in March.
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Great to see Rhys Ruddock in the team and in brilliant form. A massively strong lad, with a thunderous run, very hard to stop. I remember seeing him in the u20′s Irish team and he really impressed. Long may it continue!
Gopperth just isnt up to it,his tactical kicking is awful and it’s interesting to see that Madigan has been doing the place kicking in the last few games even with Gopperth on the field. O’Connor really doesnt seem to know what he is doing as regards his number 10.
I’d say Madigan kicking is an IRFU call… Johnny injured and most likely out of autumn games…
Toner is a giant
Until he addresses the two old men at halfbacks and changes this kick the ball away and hope the other team make a mistake attitude he’ll not get it right.
His away tactics are really poor and hand the home team all the advantages by allowing them constantly to have to ball.
MOC OUT
Why do you want a man who helped Leinster win a trophy in convincing fashion out? he’s proved he can do it for ye, just with picking a quality 10 and 12 as an exception.
Winning the pro12 really isn’t enough and we were awful in the Heineken. Also just the general style in which Leinster played was not exciting to watch. It feels like the team is regressing under O’Connor.
LOL Chris don’t hold back now, say what you think. No point sitting on the fence.
Andrew look what happened to Munster when they accepted mediocre coaches.
I’m sorry I’m too big of a Leinster fan to not say anything.
I tend to agree with you but the blunt honesty of your message made me laugh. There is quality in that Leinster squad but poor passing, aimless kicking and a general lack of clarity in selection and game management is not doing them any favours.
The style of quick, fast, skill-full rugby suits Leinster rugby and has allowed us to seriously compete with anybody. Departing from that general rugby philosophy will not help Leinster.
If Reid is now fit, Madigan can start at 10 which gives Leinster their kicker and game maker in a pivotal role. Hopefully a new partnership in the centre will then emerge.