Blow for Oxford United as Pittman has surgery after shoulder setback

10:52am Thursday 20th December 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458

Jon-Paul Pittman on the pitch at Accrington after dislocating his shoulder Jon-Paul Pittman on the pitch at Accrington after dislocating his shoulder

JON-PAUL Pittman is expected to be out for at least three months after having surgery yesterday.

The Oxford United striker suffered a dislocated shoulder during a game at Accrington Stanley earlier this month.

It was initially thought the 26-year-old would not need to go under the knife, with the club hoping he would return to action next month.

But after the shoulder "popped out" once again, an operation was needed, meaning at least 12 weeks on the sidelines.

U's boss Chris Wilder said: "When something gets dislocated, until the healing process is completed there's always a chance it might happen (again).

"It could be the most innocuous of things, like putting your shirt on, and it can pop out again.

"It's a big blow."

Comments(8)

BigAlBiker says...
12:21pm Thu 20 Dec 12

So much for the improved medical facilities Mr Lenegan says he has spent money on, we seem to have more injured and sat watching telly than ever before.

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Inkpot says...
12:49pm Thu 20 Dec 12

" 12 weeks out "...............Best to get rid at end of season.

We can't carry crocked players any more, and hope they will be great when fit.

Out of contract, out of the club!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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GRB says...
1:51pm Thu 20 Dec 12

BigAlBiker wrote:
So much for the improved medical facilities Mr Lenegan says he has spent money on, we seem to have more injured and sat watching telly than ever before.
In this instance, what medical preparation can prevent a dislocated shoulder?

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LeagueOneOx says...
2:33pm Thu 20 Dec 12

BigAlBiker wrote:
So much for the improved medical facilities Mr Lenegan says he has spent money on, we seem to have more injured and sat watching telly than ever before.
How the **** can Lenegan (sic) and the club prevent a player getting injured who gets his boot entangled in the boot laces of his opponent, falls down on an icy pitch and dislocates his shoulder - please tell me because I am all ears.

Or are you an idiot ?

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Open your eyes says...
2:53pm Thu 20 Dec 12

I cannot believe that anyone would lay blame with Lenagan and his Sports Science for such a freak accident.

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Beau champ mummy says...
4:08pm Thu 20 Dec 12

Wish it was barn door constable as pitman far better player

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Beanofan says...
5:18pm Thu 20 Dec 12

Beau champ mummy wrote:
Wish it was barn door constable as pitman far better player
How many goals has Pittman scored? How many goals has Constable scored? There's a clear winner.

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bigchet says...
5:21pm Thu 20 Dec 12

glad we are coming up to xmas and maybe beauch amp mummy will get a new colouring book which will maybe keep him occopied instead of posting his juvenile postings.

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