ian1964 10,409 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 STRICKEN Aberdeen keeper Jamie Langfield last night got the news he desperately wanted - that he CAN resume his career. But it will be October at the earliest before he'll pull on a first-team jersey again. And that means boss Craig Brown faces a pre-season search for TWO keepers. Langfield suffered a brain seizure a fortnight ago and was rushed to a Glasgow hospital. The 31-year-old - who signed a one-year contract extension at the end of last season - was released after a few days. But amid fears his career could be over Langfield travelled south for the crucial check-up to determine his fate. To his great relief he heard the words he wanted, that he WILL play again. And the popular keeper can report with the rest of the Dons squad for pre-season training next Thursday. But boss Craig Brown - like the rest of the club 100-per cent supportive - stressed to SunSport it will be a gradual road back. He said: "I've spoken to Jamie and he's been given the all-clear to do light training. But he'll be closely supervised by our physios. Jamie's been told he's to report back to the specialist in a month and that it'll be September before he can expect to return to full training. It'll also be October before he can look to play again. "Jamie will come back in with the rest of the squad next week, but clearly it's out of the question just now for him to do the same level of work. "Everyone's right behind Jamie.I've no doubts he'll be back playing for us. As far as I'm concerned he's still our No1 for next season." Brown was already looking for a back-up keeper with Mark Howard released. Now, with the SPL campaign kicking off on July 23 and kid Scott Bain sent to Alloa on loan, he'll have to find a temporary stand-in for Langfield too. Meanwhile, Brown and Archie Knox have dropped their legal battle with Motherwell. They quit Fir Park for the Dons back in December but argued they were due �£25,000 after Well booked a place in last season's League Cup semi-finals. Well Chief Executive Leeann Dempster said: "Having strongly defended our club's interests over two separate tribunal hearings, we welcome the news that the claims have been withdrawn and a line can now be drawn under that short chapter." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3640465/Jamies-got-the-all-clear.html#ixzz1PQZWekYD 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,145 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Great news! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,409 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Aye,I'm glad to hear he will make a full recovery 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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