Henry Slade

[Wendal]

FYI there is an article about Henry Slade in todays Sunday Times.He is a current England Rugby international with 71 caps and was diagnosed with T1 Diabetes at age of 18.
It is in the Sports section towards the back and charts his experiences of being diagnosed and how he copes with it being a top sportsman.

 

[gail2]

nice one will read it and let u know wot i think
gail

 

[Wendal]

nice one will read it and let u know wot i think
gail

Thanks Gail gives a nice insight into how a Top athlete can manage it and also found a couple of interesting bits like how long it takes for the insulin to kick in if you inject in different spots like arms,leg or belly ( I only inject bolus in belly).

 

[JimmyBlue]

Jake O'Brien of Everton is also a T1 diabetic and is an ambassador for diabetes Ireland. He also happens to be a great player as well. Nice to see not letting the dreaded illness stopping them reaching their dreams

 

[Wendal]

Jake O'Brien of Everton is also a T1 diabetic and is an ambassador for diabetes Ireland. He also happens to be a great player as well. Nice to see not letting the dreaded illness stopping them reaching their dreams

Yes great to see and looks like the new Stadium is looking great.
My favourite Irish football story is from a Dublin Taxi driver talking about Jack Charlton when he was Manager.I have to declare an interest as he was from my home town and was notoriously tight with money.Apparently when he went to different pubs in Ireland he offered to buy all the drinks knowing they would never cash the cheque but put it on the wall for display.

 

[JimmyBlue]

@Wendal I had heard that story as well, and I can believe it is very true.

Hoping to a get to the new stadium later in the year. Live a bit far away so will depend on brother to get me a ticket.

 

[Wendal]

It is true as I visited a couple of pubs with it stuck on the wall.
I pass by Goodson Park and the other place which I quickly drive past about once a month but the new place is something else.
ATB