3-MONTH KO BLOW FOR TOSH.Byline: John Gardner
John Champlin Gardner, Jr. (July 21, 1933 – September 14, 1982) was an American novelist and university teacher. STEVIE TOSH is facing three months on the sidelines On the sidelines An investor who decides not to invest due to market uncertainty. on the sidelines Of or relating to investors who, having assessed the market, have decided to avoid committing their funds. after breaking his leg during Wednesday night's defeat to Rangers. The Queen of the South midfield star also suffered ligament damage after he landed awkwardly as he made a tackle during the second half of the 2-1 loss at Palmerston. But the 36-year-old refused to be downbeat down·beat n. 1. Music a. The downward stroke made by a conductor to indicate the first beat of a measure. b. The first beat of a measure. 2. Informal A period of stagnation or inactivity. and counts himself lucky because it is the first serious injury of his career. Tosh said: "I've broken my leg and the ankle ligaments have come away from the bone so I need that sorted as well. "After speaking to the orthopaedic surgeon I think we are talking about three months out but you can never be too sure. "If it's three months I'll settle for that right now. "I like to think I'm a bit of a realist and unfortunately this kind of thing happens in football. "Look at Derek Lyle's injury for Hamilton at the weekend - he won't play again this season. "I'm 36 and have not had any major injuries so maybe I've been one of the lucky ones. "Don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to put a brave face on it but football is my job and it goes with the territory. The good thing is it was not down to a challenge or anything like that. There is no one to blame, it's just one of those things. "I've got a wife and two kids and it's not going to do them any good if I'm down. "I know there will be times when it's going to hit me hard but I'll deal with it, work hard and hopefully make sure it's not the end of Stevie Tosh." Queens manager Gordon Chisholm Gordon Chisholm (born April 8 1960 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a former professional footballer and is currently the manager of Scottish First Division club Queen of the South. insisted the midfielder will be missed. He said: "Stevie is so influential for us and while his legs are not what they used to be, for his age he is exceptionally fit. Sweating "It's a hard one for him and it's a huge blow for the team. He's just a great guy to have about the place. "Stevie is the first to pat the younger ones on the back when they do well but he will also be the first to tell them when they are not doing their job. "I feel for the boy because he's a first-class pro." Chisholm is also sweating over the fitness of striker David Weatherston David Weatherston (born 25 August 1986 in Paisley, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish professional footballer. He currently plays for St. Johnstone, after joining them from Queen's Park on 31 May 2007. for tomorrow's First Division showdown against Dunfermline at East End Park. Weatherston tweaked his hamstring during the Rangers defeat. |
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