Gorgieshed Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hoping its not true but heard his playing days are over? Apparently heart issues and has severe diabetes. Wouldn't wish that on anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 If that’s true then it’s awful news. Sincerely hope it’s not true and he’s ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Dongcaster Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Nm Edited September 29, 2020 by Neil Dongcaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) I don't want to be that guy, but I'm going to be. Type 1 diabetes doesn't have a severity scale, you have it or you don't - it's a constant juggle of judgement of insulin injections, blood sugar monitoring, carb counting, exercise adjustments. We control diabetes as best we can. I'm in awe of any pro sportsman with type 1 who reaches the top, the self discipline and control required is incredible. Scott Allan is among them. I don't know how they do it. It's a crying shame if a complication that comes despite his best efforts to control his diabetes or, worse, a second unrelated condition that is purely bad luck prematurely ends his career. I'm gutted for him. Club colours are irrelevant. Edited September 29, 2020 by blairdin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgieshed Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 minute ago, blairdin said: I don't want to be that guy, but I'm going to be. Type 1 diabetes doesn't have a severity scale, you have it or you don't - it's a constant juggle of judgement of insulin injections, blood sugar monitoring, carb counting, exercise adjustments. We control diabetes as best we can. I'm in awe of any pro sportsman with type 1 who reaches the top, the self discipline and control required is incredible. Scott Allan is among them. I don't know how they do it. It's a crying shame if a complication that comes despite his best efforts to control his diabetes or, worse, a second unrelated condition that is purely bad luck prematurely ends his career. I'm gutted for him. Club colours are irrelevant. Apologies, dont know enough about the condition and have obviously used the wrong term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael25 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 im type 1 diabetic aswell , its a major battle. hope its not to bad for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Shame for the boy. Regardless of the teams he's played for. Maybe the reason why he hasn't played many games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, Gorgieshed said: Apologies, dont know enough about the condition and have obviously used the wrong term. No apologies necessary. I think its important to make the point Scott Allan has dealt incredibly well with diabetes to get to the level he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Gutting for the lad if true. Talented player who hasn’t picked his football clubs very well. Best of luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Darkness Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Good luck to the lad! Must be a horrible thing to happen to him & his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajthejambo Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 The rumour has been doing the rounds the past few days. Doesn't matter what club he represents, it's an awful situation for his family and himself. As those above have said, it's a minor miracle he's played at the level he has. Who knows what heights he could have reached otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Shame if true. Must be be really hard reaching a certain level of something and not being able to continue it through health problems. Hopefully somebody gives him a chance to continue in football if he can't play anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Obviously it's all just rumours at the moment but some of the stuff on twitter - predominantly by Rangers fans - is disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Gone said: Obviously it's all just rumours at the moment but some of the stuff on twitter - predominantly by Rangers fans - is disgusting. Nothing new there, one of their own too. I was thinking yesterday that he seemed totally out the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 He was apparently watching the Dundee United match at the weekend, scouting for the wee team instead of playing for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 47 minutes ago, blairdin said: He was apparently watching the Dundee United match at the weekend, scouting for the wee team instead of playing for them. Did Ron fire the scouts as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Diabetes is controllable but difficult to maintain for a high level sportsperson. It always amazed me that Sir Steve Redgrave won all thise Olympic rowing medals while being Typ 1. For me, just getting out of bed some days is a chore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 6 hours ago, Gone said: Obviously it's all just rumours at the moment but some of the stuff on twitter - predominantly by Rangers fans - is disgusting. Twitter really has some amount of low life twats on it. The replies to most Hearts posts would testify to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 7 hours ago, Gone said: Obviously it's all just rumours at the moment but some of the stuff on twitter - predominantly by Rangers fans - is disgusting. No huge surprise there. They are utter filth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Gutted for him regardless of the club he plays for. Such a talented player as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 If this rumour is true then I'm gutted for the laddie. Hope he gets his future sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Best of health etc. But he's had a decent career. Will probably get fast tracked into coaching, scouting or punditry. Wouldn't say I'm exactly cut up by this revelation. His health is more important and in that respect, I wish him all the best. As for his football career? Meh. His 'skint' employers will probably just spend a 6 figure sum to replace him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 8 hours ago, blairdin said: I don't want to be that guy, but I'm going to be. Type 1 diabetes doesn't have a severity scale, you have it or you don't - it's a constant juggle of judgement of insulin injections, blood sugar monitoring, carb counting, exercise adjustments. We control diabetes as best we can. I'm in awe of any pro sportsman with type 1 who reaches the top, the self discipline and control required is incredible. Scott Allan is among them. I don't know how they do it. It's a crying shame if a complication that comes despite his best efforts to control his diabetes or, worse, a second unrelated condition that is purely bad luck prematurely ends his career. I'm gutted for him. Club colours are irrelevant. Totally agree, I am a healthy type 1 diabetic. When I go for my regular check ups it is obvious to see the damage the disease does, when in the waiting rooms you see so many people with lower limbs missing. And looking more frail than they should. And as you say the constant thinking about diabetes just drains you. Hope all is well Scott Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Dreadful news if true. A player I always admired except when playing against us. Began to wonder if things were quite right for him last season as he appeared to have fallen out of favour down there. It would now appear there were medical reasons for his lack of playing time latterly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Had some decent sized clubs. Hopefully for his own sake he’s been wise with the money, knowing that he might not have a long career as a player. Dealt a shite hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 8 hours ago, Gone said: Obviously it's all just rumours at the moment but some of the stuff on twitter - predominantly by Rangers fans - is disgusting. That’s not difficult to believe. A scummier set of supporters you would be hard pushed to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Tasavallan said: Diabetes is controllable but difficult to maintain for a high level sportsperson. It always amazed me that Sir Steve Redgrave won all thise Olympic rowing medals while being Typ 1. For me, just getting out of bed some days is a chore. 1 hour ago, sassenach said: Good luck to SA, gutted for him. It really is fantastic how some top level sportsmen are able to manage this condition. I've been lucky enough to have A1 health during most of my life, and some days I can't be arsed to walk down the street. I remember Gary Mabbutt from back in the day. He had Type 1, but played for 16 years at Spurs, winning an FA Cup and a UEFA Cup, and he also got 16 England caps. Incredible! I believe it was injuries that eventually forced Mabbutt to retire from playing, not the diabetes. I'd add Danny McGrain to the list. To think he, Gary Mabbutt and Sir Steve achieved what they did on pork insulin, before things like quick finger pricking and continuous glucose monitoring was around still blows my mind. Totally agree with and get you both. It's hard to explain to a non type 1 what's involved, but an autobiography by NHL player Max Domi called No Days Off is a good easy read and tries to. Back on topic, all the best to Scott Allan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 It’s a shame for sure. Regardless of who he’s playing/played for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 It's a real shame for the lad and I sympathise being type 2 diabetic myself. Type 1 is a whole different ball game and, as many others have already pointed out, getting to the top as an elite sportsman while balancing this illness is a testament to a persons courage and fortitude. Some notables I can think of are Sir Steve Redgrave, Gary Mabbutt and of course Danny McGrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Watched a documentary about Kanu a while back. He adapted his whole playing style to mitigate playing with a heart condition. Apparently he was a speed demon, but doctors told him not to let his heart rate get above a certain level through aerobic exercise. Apparently that’s what was responsible for his almost unique languid style. Something like that, was interesting anyway, I’ll probably go away and google it now and realise I’ve got bits of that wrong. Anyway, only mildly related to the topic in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 I have never seen a player fall down and scream at the slightest touch as much as Scott Allan. That said I hope his health improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Best of luck to the boy if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Just now, Ron Burgundy said: I have never seen a player fall down and scream at the slightest touch as much as Scott Allan. That said I hope his health improves. That wee blond dick at Aberdeen will give him a run for his money in time. Wright? Or White, or something? Horrible wee cheating rat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Tragic news if true. I wasn't aware that he has any health issues which says a lot for him especially if it's been going on for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Weakened Offender said: No huge surprise there. They are utter filth. Particularly when the percentage of people with type 1, or, indeed, any other health issue, will be reflected as much in the Rangers support as any other. What goes through the minds of such ****wits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby8 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 10 hours ago, blairdin said: I don't want to be that guy, but I'm going to be. Type 1 diabetes doesn't have a severity scale, you have it or you don't - it's a constant juggle of judgement of insulin injections, blood sugar monitoring, carb counting, exercise adjustments. We control diabetes as best we can. I'm in awe of any pro sportsman with type 1 who reaches the top, the self discipline and control required is incredible. Scott Allan is among them. I don't know how they do it. It's a crying shame if a complication that comes despite his best efforts to control his diabetes or, worse, a second unrelated condition that is purely bad luck prematurely ends his career. I'm gutted for him. Club colours are irrelevant. Completely agree with everything said here. Many sportsmen have managed to remain at the top of their profession while living with diabetes. Danny McGrain was one that I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 24 minutes ago, martoon said: Particularly when the percentage of people with type 1, or, indeed, any other health issue, will be reflected as much in the Rangers support as any other. What goes through the empty heads of such ****wits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, colinmaroon said: Well said. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Ron Burgundy said: I have never seen a player fall down and scream at the slightest touch as much as Scott Allan. That said I hope his health improves. You've never seen John McGinn play? Anyway best of luck to Scott Allan unless rumours are (hopefully) untrue and every game he plays for Hibs, he's off form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Shame for the guy. Not a shame it weakens Hibs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 3 hours ago, sassenach said: Good luck to SA, gutted for him. It really is fantastic how some top level sportsmen are able to manage this condition. I've been lucky enough to have A1 health during most of my life, and some days I can't be arsed to walk down the street. I remember Gary Mabbutt from back in the day. He had Type 1, but played for 16 years at Spurs, winning an FA Cup and a UEFA Cup, and he also got 16 England caps. Incredible! I believe it was injuries that eventually forced Mabbutt to retire from playing, not the diabetes. Am I right that Danny McGrain has diabetes. It amazes me how many of our Olympic level athletes cope with Typ 1. BTW, Geoff was my hero back in the day and have followed Yorkshire CCC ever since. It was never about the runs, it was about not getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Pity about Allen. Always liked him and wished at some points in the past he was playing for us. Far too good for them. We have a lack of quality International players for Scotland and he was one, given the right club and conditions, who should've been part of a lot of International squads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, DETTY29 said: You've never seen John McGinn play? Anyway best of luck to Scott Allan unless rumours are (hopefully) untrue and every game he plays for Hibs, he's off form. Yip, McGinn throws his arse into an opponent and falls over. Scott Allan falls over and screams like a little girl. Both horrid cheats. Anyway hopefully his health improves but hated him as a player. (Hopefully that's still ok). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Good thread here. Quite rightly only sympathy. Shame for the guy if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 12 hours ago, Gorgieshed said: Hoping its not true but heard his playing days are over? Apparently heart issues and has severe diabetes. Wouldn't wish that on anyone. If it a heart issue then well done to the medics for spotting this before it's too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyjamboDerbyshire Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 It's always a terrible thing when a young sportsman has to give up his career through illness, worse, perhaps, than a career ending injury as injuries are a part of football every player accepts as a possibility/probability, but no young person, sportsman or not, ever thinks they will contract a life-threatening condition so young. Scott Allan deserves great credit for his fortitude in coping with diabetes and continuing to play, as do all who cope so well with this very serious illness, and it will be extremely sad if he does have to end his playing career as a result of a second serious medical condition. If, what appears to be the case, he has to stop playing, I do hope he is able to quickly come to terms with this huge disappointment and get on with his life in a fulfilling way, taking much from the fact that he has been blessed with a skill that has led to a career, however short, playing a game he, and many millions more, love to play. Whether his career is over, or not, I wish him well in life and whatever battles he faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Real shame for him if he needs to pack it in due to illness. Always noticed that he seems to get subbed most games, maybe just does not have the energy to last 90 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Shame for the lad if true ! Would not wish ill health on anybody because life short enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboron Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Shame for the lad if this is true hopefully, then he can get sorted out with a role within the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 He will be out the semi final then........... Shame for the lad, hope he stays well and has no further complications. Would not wish that on anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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