David
Fernández is now looking forward to playing again. He knows he
will not be anywhere near ready to turn out
against Celtic in the
opening match, but he is
determined
to be back in the team at some point this season to repay the faith
shown in him by others. Ferdy suffered a shattered knee and
cruciate ligament damage after a horror tackle by
Celtic`s Garry Caldwell last October, an injury which has kept him
out the game ever since and will keep him out for at least another 3
months. The injury has required two operations to repair the cruciate
damage after the reconstruction of his knee.
"The surgery was done in two stages as there was damage to the nerves in
the knee. When the medical work was over there was a problem over
straightening my leg and that was a definite worry.
"I
will always try to keep to myself what I was going through in my head at
that time but publicly I'll say I decided I would never give up until
I'd run out of every option for a full recovery.
"These months have taught me so much about myself and the people who
surround me. The seriousness of my situation was starting to play with
my mind until I got such support from everyone at Kilmarnock and from
Celtic as well.
"I've come to the conclusion it's part of the character of this country
to show concern for others when they need your help.
"The boss, Jim Jefferies, worried about me. The chairman, Michael
Johnston, worried about me. The people at Celtic showed concern as
well."
"I
have to make a comeback for the family and friends who've stood by and
supported me over these months. I will dedicate whatever I do in the
future to them for the inspiration they've given me.
"The greatest present I could ever have at Christmas time would be
if I were able to train, and play again for Kilmarnock.
"I'm happier than I was a couple of months ago although I've still got
mountains to climb, like kicking the ball for the first time."
From Weds
1st Nov 2006...
Sandy Ferguson supplies
killiefc.com with some exclusive
David Fernandez injury photos. You can clearly see Underhill
not calling Lennon's foul moments before David's horrific
injury. Also you can see Hay, Leven & JJ's expressions. -
Here
