Arsenal v Birmingham - Eduardo Injury
February 23rd, 2008 . posted by admin
Update: Wenger says his initial post match comments that Birmingham captain Martin Taylor “should never play football again” were “excessive”, after Eduardo suffered a horrific injury during yesterdays clash at St. Andrews.
(AFP) Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva was taken to hospital after suffering a horrific injury in Saturday’s Premier League match at Birmingham.
Eduardo was clattered by Martin Taylor’s lunging tackle just moments after kick off at St Andrews. Taylor was sent off but the Brazilian-born Croatian needed more than eight minutes of treatment for what looked to be a serious ankle problem before being carried off on a stretcher.
Arsenal’s players were visibly upset by an injury, with several unable to look at Eduardo. The television network broadcasting the match live in England refused to show replays because the injury was so horrendous. Attention: this footage is not for the faint-hearted.
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patrick | February 23rd, 2008 @ 2:44 pm | Reply |
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thst tackle was pretty painfull but didnt reallyu deserve a red it was more of a yellow cause he went for the ball but it wasnt his fault eduardo was 1 step ahead.
Shuu | February 23rd, 2008 @ 2:53 pm | Reply |
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Darn, the video is removed due to violation.. =(
swiggerz | February 23rd, 2008 @ 2:54 pm | Reply |
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THIS IS NO FOOTBALL
Hope Eduardo recovers fast and that he stays in good shape as he was before the injury. Too bad he won’t get to play in the Euros as that was one of his dreams… Get well Dudu
b@y | February 23rd, 2008 @ 2:57 pm | Reply |
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it was definitely a red card
Lex1 | February 23rd, 2008 @ 2:59 pm | Reply |
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Watch the MOTD Highlights, thanks to Fred!
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=28974277
admin | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:00 pm | Reply |
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Pictures: (view at your own risk!)
http://www.4thegame.com/media/gallery/3379.jpg
http://www.vg.no/bilder/edrum/1203772672438_618.jpg
http://i1.sinaimg.cn/ty/g/p/2008-02-23/U2030P6T12D3490541F44DT20080223213031.jpg
Another one
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/796/eduardomr5.png
B | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:03 pm | Reply |
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A ban I think, not a red card!
canada boy | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:06 pm | Reply |
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i saw the tackle on youtube moments after the game. it was disgusting. some say it was similar to alan smiths when he was on untd.
all the best for eduardo.
arsenal was playin like **** after that….theo came to the rescue scoring the 2 goals…and we had the 3 points until clichy lost his concentrration and gave a penealty….it was a tuff game for us in every way.
2nd time clichy made a mistake like that this season…
poor edu. was def one of the dirtyest injuries in football in recent years. reminds me of cisse a lil bit
Battousai | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:07 pm | Reply |
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If this is not red, what is?
Anyway, I hope Eduardo gets well soon.
And Taylor should be banned for as long as Eduardo is still injured….
A shame he cant go to Euro now….
Battousai | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:08 pm | Reply |
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See this and reply again….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpHufZEaFe0
Ems | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:08 pm | Reply |
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Get Well Soon Eduardo!!!
Somebody should break Taylors Ankle!
gaz gaz | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:17 pm | Reply |
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were can i watch this vid plz
Axwell | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:17 pm | Reply |
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That idiot player should be banned , i would never allow him to play football ever … He ruined Da Silva’s career
zak | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:24 pm | Reply |
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birminham couldnt take it eduardo was to quick for birmingham so they just injured him
dtooze | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:27 pm | Reply |
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This is more than horrific. No way was he going for the ball, his cleat went right in his leg. This is not only a red card for this guy, but he should be banned from the game. There is no excuse to make a tackle like that. da Silva’s career could end over that, and that is not right. I hope da Silva can just get better
JT | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:28 pm | Reply |
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http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=o_MsodygTJY
xsaint | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:30 pm | Reply |
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An Everton Fan Here….
Wish him a speedy recovery…i hope that does not end his career….god bless all
beninho | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:36 pm | Reply |
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Taylor is a ****. There is no way in **** that he was going for the ball. I agree he should be banned for as long as eduardo cant play if not lifetime. Thats the kind of **** that makes football ugly, stupid **** like him
Sean | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:39 pm | Reply |
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For those who think this was an absolute disgrace, I urge U to contact Birmingham city FC at reception@bcfc.com and tell them exactly what u think about martin Taylor, Get well soon eduardo
Zadakov | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:41 pm | Reply |
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From a Manchester City Fan…get well soon Eduardo…u were a great player at Dinamo Zagreb, and u were amazing at Arsenal…i am hoping that your career does not end because of this…get well soon
mak-d | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:44 pm | Reply |
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toby | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:47 pm | Reply |
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patrick u are a retarded , and i am sure u ‘ve never played football, i am so sorry for the guy ..
Dan | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:48 pm | Reply |
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I’m a Spurs fan and I wasn’t bothered ny Cisse’s two breaks or even Larsson’s, but this one has really distressed me, maybe it’s his age or the way he looked so lonely when he was down clutching his leg, crying for help, I am truly horrified ny this injury..
Dan | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:50 pm | Reply |
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I’m a Spurs fan and I wasn’t bothered ny Cisse’s two breaks or even Larsson’s, but this one has really distressed me, maybe it’s his age or the way he looked so lonely when he was down clutching his leg, crying f0r help, I am truly horrified ny this injury..
Martin | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:54 pm | Reply |
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Kill this Mother****er Tayler Die Die Die.
Unfair its shocking me. **** what a Son of a *****!
Adam | February 23rd, 2008 @ 3:54 pm | Reply |
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that was a red card wat and it was in 2 mins
he should not play for a long time
toso | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:00 pm | Reply |
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are you like a moron patrick? did you look at the shape of edurardo’s leg? at most a yellow card?…what a ******* you are. You should slap yourself
sangyou | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:01 pm | Reply |
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if you guys watch that video closely, he did not touch any of the ball, rather what he hit was just above eduardo’s ankle. If you really watch it, you see his leg actually shift to the inside while his foot remains stationary on the ground. he’s out for the rest of this season AT LEAST. whoever said Taylor should’ve only gotten a yellow card, stop calling yourself a football fan right now.
hotbuns | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:02 pm | Reply |
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what kinda idiot would say that the tackle did not warrant a red? i don’t care if mother teresa made that tackle, a reckless tackle can be just as bad as a malicious one.
then for every tackle that causes injury we can say “oh he’s a decent bloke, was probably trying to get the ball, it was an accident”
**** off
Matt | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:02 pm | Reply |
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It’s a bad tackle but not as awful as it sounded when people were calling it a horror tackle. Though, it was badly timed.
Poor Eduardo. Broken tibula, ankle and shin. Ow.
Raj | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:03 pm | Reply |
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3 Fracture On 3 diffrent Place! ohhh
Get Well Soon Man
Raj (MAN U Fan)
Doody | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:04 pm | Reply |
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PETITION TO BAN MARTIN TAYLOR FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR LIFE!
PETITION TO BAN MARTIN TAYLOR FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR LIFE!
PETITION TO BAN MARTIN TAYLOR FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR LIFE!
PETITION TO BAN MARTIN TAYLOR FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR LIFE!
PETITION TO BAN MARTIN TAYLOR FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR LIFE!
PETITION TO BAN MARTIN TAYLOR FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR LIFE!
Dan | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:05 pm | Reply |
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I think theres a chance Eduardo will never play again, look at this picture
http://i1.sinaimg.cn/ty/g/p/2008-02-23/U2030P6T12D3490541F44DT20080223213031.jpg
His foot is completely detached
Matt | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:06 pm | Reply |
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Also, I noticed how ever comment supporting the bannig of Martin Taylor has +1 or more…
jon | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:08 pm | Reply |
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Matt | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:10 pm | Reply |
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On second look, that was an destructive tackle :
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diehard_arsenal | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:11 pm | Reply |
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EDUARDO WILL LIFT EPL AND CHAMP LEAGUE TROPHIES ON CRUTCHES !!!
ARSENAL FANS WILL TAKE CARE OF MARTIN TAYLOR
MARTIN TAYLOR BETTER GET POLICE PROTECTION NOW !!!
sarah | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:12 pm | Reply |
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i cant believe that someone would say that the tackle ‘only warrented a yellow card’. i’ve never heard such **** before. there should be a lengthy ban for taylor.
Eduardo is an excellent player and i hope he does play again, it would be a shame to loose such a talent. ave never felt so sick when seeing a video of a tackle.
its a disgrace, you cant even call taylor a proffesional footballer coz after seeing that its obvious that he has no control what so ever.
wishing eduardo a full recovery
Sarah (manchester united fan)
jon | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:14 pm | Reply |
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M Taylor, if I was you i would get myself a new place to live and ideally a new club. You will pay for it, no doubt about it.
MorinKAshi | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:14 pm | Reply |
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oh jeez, that was horrible. I hope Eduardo does play again. just look what happend to Henrik Larson and Cisse!
- Come on Eduardo Da Silva! YOU CAN RECOVER!
hotbuns | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:18 pm | Reply |
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i just read the injury analysis, it looks like there is irreparable nerve damage and torn ligament, this one is a lot worse than larssons and cisses. it looks like he may never play again
ronron | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:19 pm | Reply |
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the ankle break looks like it’s the same type as alan smith’s from a few years back. hope he gets better
barry | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:22 pm | Reply |
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have u actually seen the photos that is a totally disgraceful challenge taylors foot is way too high… i’m a spurs fan and of course i think that *** hole should be banned… is football a new game to you
barry | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:22 pm | Reply |
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have u actually seen the photos that is a totally disgraceful challenge taylors foot is way too high… i’m a spurs fan and of course i think that *** hole should be banned… is football a new game to you
barry | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:22 pm | Reply |
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have u actually seen the photos that is a totally disgraceful challenge taylors foot is way too high… i’m a spurs fan and of course i think that *** hole should be banned… is football a new game to you
nooo :( | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:23 pm | Reply |
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He is my one of the favourite soccer players
Hopefully he will be treated well and will continue playing soccer for the rest of the life. 
RY | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:25 pm | Reply |
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I’ve never been one who think players should be criminally accused of thier actions on the field, but Taykor should really be, to set an example that these kind of things should really not be allow to happend. Just look at the grin on his face after ther tackle. If eduardo never play football again and this put an end to daily bread, Taylor should really be delt with. Disgrace to birmingham fc and to the english game.
hotstriker | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:31 pm | Reply |
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that f..U..C…KER never aimed for the ball… he meant to bring him down for a foul. He knew what he was doing but i don’t think he meant for it to be that bad… I’d ban the Retard so long as eduardo is out.
Si | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:37 pm | Reply |
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I feel for Eduardo and I really hope this isn’t the end for the guy… Good luck!!!
Being totally honest, I have seen far worse challenges that fortunately have not resulted in serious injuries to the players…
It was a very lazy attempt to win the ball (imo) and catching Eduardo where it did, caused the terrible injury…
I think the only person who can honestly say whether it was meant or not is taylor himself…
But, I think it was more of a freakish accident than anything else…
joe | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:38 pm | Reply |
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ha ha ha the **** deserved it. ****** *****
Martin Taylor | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:38 pm | Reply |
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Clearly a dive, Eduardo should have been booked for simulation.
Peace | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:39 pm | Reply |
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this tackle reminded me of that son of a ***** roy keane similiar challenge to some one.
Guys must be banned for life for such sort of actions.
Si | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:39 pm | Reply |
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Idiot!!!!
james | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:40 pm | Reply |
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**** TAYLOR I HOPE HE ROTS IN ****
Arsen | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:41 pm | Reply |
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From the looks of it, Eduardo got a horrible break. He would be lucky to play again. You can check out the video on footytude.com.
joe | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:41 pm | Reply |
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real shame that didnt happen to ronaldo,,,, whos with me. the blokes a tossa
macca72 | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:50 pm | Reply |
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What a brainless **** you are
johnny | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:51 pm | Reply |
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your an idiot joe……
hope eduardo gets well soon.
hes a top player.
im a utd fan but its always horrible to see anyone hurt playing the game they love
sarah | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:52 pm | Reply |
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what the ****? call yourself a football fan JOE your just as pathetic as those who go on about munich and hillsborough. your just a small minded ******* whos jealous of people with talent. get a grip of yourself mate. people will start laughin at you. and by the way no-ones with you!
luke | February 23rd, 2008 @ 4:57 pm | Reply |
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what about the arsenal captin sulkin n then tryin 2 hit the blues fans n they was only kids n if that was my teams captin ill b in shame 4 what he had done
