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Ross Barkley

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Now, I know that invariably this is going to mean that I'm somehow in Damon's "gang" now, but I do have to point out that he is, in fact, completely correct in stating that younger athletes are more at risk of injury than others.

Evidence, you say?

Well, there's this: http://www.youthsafe.org/factsnfigures/facts-a-figures.html

Yes, I know that doesn't specifically deal with sporting injuries; however, I draw your attention to the paragraph entitled "Why is the risk of injury in young people so high?" - factors such as overconfidence and lack of experience will affect younger people in all areas of life, sports included.

Then there's this: http://www.akspublication.com/paper08_jul-dec2008.htm

An examination of the prediliction in younger athletes (defined as between the ages of 6-20 years in the intoduction) for injuries related to "overuse" of muscles, joints etc. - a higher proportion of this type of injury than is commonly seen in adults.

I could go on, but then it will get even more boring.

The moral of this story is - when you're right, you're right. Can we all go back to being mates again now folks? Testing times are meant to bring people with common ground together after all, and we seem to just be bitching at each other instead.... :(
 


just saying like, but.....

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Hahahahahaha.
 

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