McKirdy

[BoomtownHibees]

Out for 4-6m

[AugustaHibs]

Medical department needs a complete overhaul, absolute disgrace it’s happened again.

[.Sean.]

Medical department needs a complete overhaul, absolute disgrace it’s happened again.
Unless I’m being dense how do the medical department cause injuries to playing staff?

[Steven79]

Out for 4-6m

Guess he won't be going anywhere.

Should have kept him in bubble wrap till we had offloaded him...

[Bridge hibs]

Medical department needs a complete overhaul, absolute disgrace it’s happened again.

What happened to him ?

[AugustaHibs]

Unless I’m being dense how do the medical department cause injuries to playing staff?

How is this not getting picked up earlier? It happened to boyle where we didn’t notice he was absolutely ****ed.

How was this not picked up in his medical?

[HibbyDave]

Hope he’s ok but no great loss to the team. Claim insurance to cover his wage and let him go home for R&R.

[Brightside]

How is this not getting picked up earlier? It happened to boyle where we didn’t notice he was absolutely ****ed.

How was this not picked up in his medical?

Its happened when he hasn't been playing. Are you wanting the medical dept to follow him round the golf course?

[Juice-Terry]

How is this not getting picked up earlier? It happened to boyle where we didn’t notice he was absolutely ****ed.

How was this not picked up in his medical?

We dont' know what's happened to him yet, do we? Could have taken a sore one in training?

[Hibernian Verse]

How is this not getting picked up earlier? It happened to boyle where we didn’t notice he was absolutely ****ed.

How was this not picked up in his medical?

Is it possible that the issue developed over the year?

[superfurryhibby]

How is this not getting picked up earlier? It happened to boyle where we didn’t notice he was absolutely ****ed.

How was this not picked up in his medical?

His medical was a year ago, perhaps the injury occurred since then....just a thought.

[Diclonius]

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[Hibernian Verse]

We dont' know what's happened to him yet, do we? Could have taken a sore one in training?

It's a private issue according to EEN.

[AugustaHibs]

Its happened when he hasn't been playing. Are you wanting the medical dept to follow him round the golf course?

From the article though it’s not as if he knew he was injured so he’s likely been carrying it for months, possibly making it worse in the process.

[Brightside]

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You make a great point.

[weecounty hibby]

I wonder of its not a physical issue. Best of luck to him

[Heisenberg]

It's a private issue according to EEN.

Sounds a bit more serious if that’s what they’ve said. Hopefully he gets sorted and can get back playing in the timeframe given.

[Hibernian Verse]

I wonder of its not a physical issue. Best of luck to him

Requires an operation. Unless he's getting a lobotomy :wink:

[Callum_62]

Medical department needs a complete overhaul, absolute disgrace it’s happened again.Crass and harsh.

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[Brightside]

From the article though it’s not as if he knew he was injured so he’s likely been carrying it for months, possibly making it worse in the process.

And how are the medical dept going to know he is injured? I'm not sure what magic you think happens at HTC. If someone shows no symptoms or makes no complaint of pain how do they guess he is going to break down?

[weecounty hibby]

Requires an operation. Unless he's getting a lobotomy :wink:

Yeah, just read the statement. Whatever it is I hope he is ok

[Pretty Boy]

Is it definitely an injury?

The vagueness of the statement makes me think it could be another medical issue as opposed to an injury.

Him missing a friendly with a 'hamstring strain' then that morphing into 4-6 months out makes me suspect there may be something more to it. Total guesswork and as fans we don't need to know the ins and outs until the club and player are ready to tell us of course.

[Stubbsy90+2]

Is it definitely an injury?

The vagueness of the statement makes me think it could be another medical issue as opposed to an injury.

Him missing a friendly with a 'hamstring strain' then that morphing into 4-6 months out makes me suspect there may be something more to it. Total guesswork and as fans we don't need to know the ins and outs until the club and player are ready to tell us of course.

That’s what I thought. Wonder if it’s not an injury as such.

Shame for him, hopefully he fully recovers whatever it is.

[Callum_62]

Is it definitely an injury?

The vagueness of the statement makes me think it could be another medical issue as opposed to an injury.

Him missing a friendly with a 'hamstring strain' then that morphing into 4-6 months out makes me suspect there may be something more to it. Total guesswork and as fans we don't need to know the ins and outs until the club and player are ready to tell us of course.I agree and it's why imo some folk need to watch how they talk

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[AugustaHibs]

Having read the article in EEN mentioning the fact it doesn’t sound like an injury and it’s private I’ll retract my comments regarding the medical department. Lesson learnt not to jump to conclusions!

[hibee_girl]

Is it definitely an injury?

The vagueness of the statement makes me think it could be another medical issue as opposed to an injury.

Him missing a friendly with a 'hamstring strain' then that morphing into 4-6 months out makes me suspect there may be something more to it. Total guesswork and as fans we don't need to know the ins and outs until the club and player are ready to tell us of course.

:agree:

Reading the article it seems like It’s something more to it.

[Steven79]

Is it definitely an injury?

The vagueness of the statement makes me think it could be another medical issue as opposed to an injury.

Him missing a friendly with a 'hamstring strain' then that morphing into 4-6 months out makes me suspect there may be something more to it. Total guesswork and as fans we don't need to know the ins and outs until the club and player are ready to tell us of course.

Reading it makes me wonder if it's something like testicular cancer.

Maybe i'm just reading too much into it as I've had it myself in my 20's.

[Brightside]

Am I missing something in the article? It says hamstring issue and will need an operation.

[ElginHibbie]

Feels very similar to when Allan was out with what turned out to be his heart issue

All the best to McKirdy and hope he gets whatever it is sorted out

[Stubbsy90+2]

Feels very similar to when Allan was out with what turned out to be his heart issue

All the best to McKirdy and hope he gets whatever it is sorted out

Did we ever find out what Allan’s heart issue was? Purely nosey really on my part. If we never found out publicly I’m not asking anyone to post something more private.

[Hibernian Verse]

Am I missing something in the article? It says hamstring issue and will need an operation.

I think LJ discussed it as a hamstring injury, but it's clearly much more private.

[Hibernian Verse]

Did we ever find out what Allan’s heart issue was? Purely nosey really on my part. If we never found out publicly I’m not asking anyone to post something more private.

Same thing as Eriksen I think

[MartinDonegan]

Hope he is alright, wonder if all the abuse just got too much for him. Shame because he tries really hard and obviously really wants to do well for us. Never seen him play lazily or like he couldn't be bothered or thought he was better than us or anything like that. Hope he is alright.

[BS44]

Medical department needs a complete overhaul, absolute disgrace it’s happened again.

What did the medical guys do it to him likes?

[ElginHibbie]

Did we ever find out what Allan’s heart issue was? Purely nosey really on my part. If we never found out publicly I’m not asking anyone to post something more private.

"Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy" which was the thickening of the heart I think?

Allan quite open about it anyway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IURhRCKBZu8&ab_channel=SkySportsPremierLeague

[Stubbsy90+2]

"Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy" which was the thickening of the heart I think?

Allan quite open about it anyway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IURhRCKBZu8&ab_channel=SkySportsPremierLeague

Cheers :aok:

[Donegal Hibby]

Scans carried out by Hibs medical staff and doctor uncovered the issue with Mckirdy and he was referred to a specialist who confirmed Mckirdy needs surgery .
Speedy recovery HARRY .
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-forward-could-be-out-for-up-to-six-months-after-pre-season-testing-reveals-need-for-surgery-4209454

[Blaster]

Did we ever find out what Allan’s heart issue was? Purely nosey really on my part. If we never found out publicly I’m not asking anyone to post something more private.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. A thickening of the heart wall which has varying levels of severity

[Dublin07]

Am I missing something in the article? It says hamstring issue and will need an operation.

The statement from hibs doesn’t mention a hamstring. Says there was something found on our routine pre season scans and he needs an op. They expect a full recovery but the club are all behind him. Also says he will be out for a substantial amount of time.

[Pretty Boy]

Am I missing something in the article? It says hamstring issue and will need an operation.

The statement from Hibs makes no mention of a hamstring issue:

At the start of pre-season, like his teammates, Harry underwent the usual scans and tests to ensure he was fit and healthy ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Those scans, however, revealed an issue that needed further investigation by the Club’s medical staff and doctor.

After that investigation, and seeing a specialist, it has been confirmed that the 26-year-old will need surgery, which will rule him out for between four and six months.

The Club’s medical team are confident that Harry will return to full fitness following his rehabilitation period.

Hibernian FC Manager Lee Johnson said: “This has come as a real shock for us all and has been a tough few days for Harry as we came to the bottom of what the scans meant.

“We’re all with him, have to rally around him and give him as much support as possible.

“We have a first-class medical department that will look after him and make sure he comes back fit and healthy.”

[Billy Whizz]

The statement from Hibs makes no mention of a hamstring issue:

At the start of pre-season, like his teammates, Harry underwent the usual scans and tests to ensure he was fit and healthy ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Those scans, however, revealed an issue that needed further investigation by the Club’s medical staff and doctor.

After that investigation, and seeing a specialist, it has been confirmed that the 26-year-old will need surgery, which will rule him out for between four and six months.

The Club’s medical team are confident that Harry will return to full fitness following his rehabilitation period.

Hibernian FC Manager Lee Johnson said: “This has come as a real shock for us all and has been a tough few days for Harry as we came to the bottom of what the scans meant.

“We’re all with him, have to rally around him and give him as much support as possible.

“We have a first-class medical department that will look after him and make sure he comes back fit and healthy.”

LJ said on Saturday he wasn’t available to play due to a hamstring injury, obviously just a cover story

[Dublin07]

Moira Gordon in the Scotsman says it’s a medical issue not a football injury and he has asked for it to stay private. All the best to him and a speedy recovery.

[Callum_62]

Having read the article in EEN mentioning the fact it doesn’t sound like an injury and it’s private I’ll retract my comments regarding the medical department. Lesson learnt not to jump to conclusions![emoji106]

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[Rick Rude]

Sounds like good work from the medical department on spotting whatever the issue is.

[Smartie]

Is it definitely an injury?

The vagueness of the statement makes me think it could be another medical issue as opposed to an injury.

Him missing a friendly with a 'hamstring strain' then that morphing into 4-6 months out makes me suspect there may be something more to it. Total guesswork and as fans we don't need to know the ins and outs until the club and player are ready to tell us of course.

That’s what it sounded like to me.

This is really crap for the lad, hope he makes a full recovery asap.

[Stevie Reid]

Statement does make it sound quite sinister and more of a health scare than an injury. Hope he’s ok.

[supermcginn]

Am I missing something in the article? It says hamstring issue and will need an operation.

Yes you are. Get well soon Harry.

[brog]

Sounds like good work from the medical department on spotting whatever the issue is.

Without a doubt. Rather than condemning our medical department it looks like they deserve our (and Harry's) thanks.

[blackpoolhibs]

Sounds like good work from the medical department on spotting whatever the issue is.

You cant be saying positive things like that about them.

[wandering_hibee]

Am I missing something in the article? It says hamstring issue and will need an operation.
Where does it say hamstring Harry McKirdy Ruled Out For Significant Period Of Time - Hibernian FC (https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/harry-mckirdy-ruled-out-for-significant-period-of-time)

[J-C]

Where does it say hamstring Harry McKirdy Ruled Out For Significant Period Of Time - Hibernian FC (https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/harry-mckirdy-ruled-out-for-significant-period-of-time)

LJ mentioned it being due to his absence from the squad on Saturday.

[gbhibby]

Welcome to the hibs.net medical experts. Hope he comes back stronger no point on people surmising.

[lyonhibs]

Is it definitely an injury?

The vagueness of the statement makes me think it could be another medical issue as opposed to an injury.

Him missing a friendly with a 'hamstring strain' then that morphing into 4-6 months out makes me suspect there may be something more to it. Total guesswork and as fans we don't need to know the ins and outs until the club and player are ready to tell us of course.

Yeah, the non committal tone make me think it's not a "standard" sporting injury. Hope he makes a full recovery and is then subsequently moved on to pastures new ASAP as he's gash.

[NAE NOOKIE]

As another poster alluded to, it might not have been the best start for McKirdy, but it can't be attributed to lack of effort the guy runs about like the energizer bunny on the park.

The poor guy must be wondering what he did in a previous life having this added to his struggles to make an impact here. All that's left to do is wish him all the best and a complete and speedy recovery, so best wishes Harry.

[Hibs90]

The statement from Hibs makes no mention of a hamstring issue:

At the start of pre-season, like his teammates, Harry underwent the usual scans and tests to ensure he was fit and healthy ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Those scans, however, revealed an issue that needed further investigation by the Club’s medical staff and doctor.

After that investigation, and seeing a specialist, it has been confirmed that the 26-year-old will need surgery, which will rule him out for between four and six months.

The Club’s medical team are confident that Harry will return to full fitness following his rehabilitation period.

Hibernian FC Manager Lee Johnson said: “This has come as a real shock for us all and has been a tough few days for Harry as we came to the bottom of what the scans meant.

“We’re all with him, have to rally around him and give him as much support as possible.

“We have a first-class medical department that will look after him and make sure he comes back fit and healthy.”

Johnson's comments make it sound a bit more serious.

Speedy recovery Harry.

[Vault Boy]

Wishing Harry a full and speedy recovery. It’s never good to hear about a non-football related health issue troubling a player.

Regardless of who it’s for, I hope he gets back to playing to his absolute fullest.

[Green Man]

Reading it makes me wonder if it's something like testicular cancer.

Maybe i'm just reading too much into it as I've had it myself in my 20's.

That was my first thought as well.

Whatever it is, best wishes to Harry.

[CL0762]

Yeah, the non committal tone make me think it's not a "standard" sporting injury. Hope he makes a full recovery and is then subsequently moved on to pastures new ASAP as he's gash.

Is there any need for the last few words there?

Has it occurred to you that maybe this has been something lying undiagnosed that has potentially affected his performances. Such a crass comment to make.

[Oscar T Grouch]

No matter what it is, if recovery is 4-6, months it is serious enough. Wishing Harry a speedy and untroubled recovery.

[1875Sean]

If the are mentioning scans and not an leg injury I thought right away it was his heart, sounds serious, fingers crossed he recovers fully

[Diclonius]

Hope all's okay and he gets the treatment he needs.

[Dmas]

All the best to him sounds serious hopefully caught at a good time

[HH81]

Bad news, hope all is OK.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Having read the article in EEN mentioning the fact it doesn’t sound like an injury and it’s private I’ll retract my comments regarding the medical department. Lesson learnt not to jump to conclusions!

Fair play.


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[EdinMike]

Wish the guy all the best, and on his first game back and scores a 30 yard screamer, I’ll give him a standing ovation !

[Hibbyradge]

Again what is it with this club and injuries.

Nothing

[.Sean.]

How is this not getting picked up earlier? It happened to boyle where we didn’t notice he was absolutely ****ed.

How was this not picked up in his medical?
The medical that took place when we signed him last summer? He’s trained and played for a year since then

[.Sean.]

Yeah, the non committal tone make me think it's not a "standard" sporting injury. Hope he makes a full recovery and is then subsequently moved on to pastures new ASAP as he's gash.
That’s an uncharacteristically poor comment from yourself. Yes he’s far from came up trumps for us so far but he could have a serious medical condition.

[tamig]

Medical department needs a complete overhaul, absolute disgrace it’s happened again.

Ridiculous comment.

[Bristolhibby]

Statement does make it sound quite sinister and more of a health scare than an injury. Hope he’s ok.

My initial thought was like Darren Fletcher and his Ulcerated colitis (sp), or Stubbs and his ball cancer.

All things that may need surgery and a lengthy time out.

I’m sure he’ll come forward when he is ready this is a private issue with thousands of nosey beggars as stakeholders.

Wish him all the best in his recovery.

J

[HFC93]

Medical department needs a complete overhaul, absolute disgrace it’s happened again.

This comment is absolutely insane. I swear the standard of posts on hibs.net never used to be this bad.

All the best to Harry and his family. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

[CallumLaidlaw]

This comment is absolutely insane. I swear the standard of posts on hibs.net never used to be this bad.

Poor comment but in fairness he retracts it further down the thread.


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[Brightside]

Would probably be best not to guess on his issue tbh. Already I've seen mention of Heart issue, cancer, testicles, drugs.... Maybe just do as the club say and respect the privacy.

[Stubbsy90+2]

This comment is absolutely insane. I swear the standard of posts on hibs.net never used to be this bad.

The poster has apologised since, I’m not sure why folk are still getting raging about it.

In relation to this specific incident the medical department should be commended. The fact they’ve apparently been replaced recently would suggest that the club felt the previous medical department wasn’t good enough, something which is impossible to disagree with really.

[Paul1642]

Medical department needs a complete overhaul, absolute disgrace it’s happened again.

From reading the article it sounds like Mckirdy has went for a routine medical and they have picked up an issue that no one including the player was previously aware of. Sounds like they done exactly what Hibs employ them to do.

Humans can develop medical issues very quickly unfortunately. There is nothing whatsoever at this stage to suggest that this issue existed when we signed him.

Good luck to him and hopefully it’s nothing too serious.

Edit: just seen your more balanced response to your post.

[Hibbyradge]

Poor comment but in fairness he retracts it further down the thread.


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Blaming the medical team for a player's injury is ridiculous under any circumstances. It's like blaming your doctor because you caught flu.

[hhibs]

The poster has apologised since, I’m not sure why folk are still getting raging about it.

In relation to this specific incident the medical department should be commended. The fact they’ve apparently been replaced recently would suggest that the club felt the previous medical department wasn’t good enough, something which is impossible to disagree with really.


Agreed,point well made.


Speedy recovery Harry !

[tamig]

The poster has apologised since, I’m not sure why folk are still getting raging about it.

In relation to this specific incident the medical department should be commended. The fact they’ve apparently been replaced recently would suggest that the club felt the previous medical department wasn’t good enough, something which is impossible to disagree with really.

Why comment in the first place without knowing any real facts? No apology necessary had a bit of common sense been applied.

[HFC93]

The poster has apologised since, I’m not sure why folk are still getting raging about it.

In relation to this specific incident the medical department should be commended. The fact they’ve apparently been replaced recently would suggest that the club felt the previous medical department wasn’t good enough, something which is impossible to disagree with really.

It's very easy to miss follow up posts on here. I'd recommend he/she deletes it because it incredibly poor taste.

[Carheenlea]

Moira Gordon in the Scotsman says it’s a medical issue not a football injury and he has asked for it to stay private. All the best to him and a speedy recovery.

And a request we should all respect.

Speculating on this thread doesn’t do that.

[JamesHFC]

Wishing him a swift recovery.

[AugustaHibs]

From my first reading I had assumed it was some sort of injury that had maybe been missed in his medical similar to the boyle situation in which case questions would need asked.

as I read more I retracted that and realise I was in the wrong.

Folk can stop getting their knickers in a twist though 👍🏻

[gbhibby]

Remember Celtics medical team diagnosed issues with Darren Jackson and Morten Weighorst, the players will get scans etc as a matter of course,they are only doing their job. It will be up to Harry if he wants any further details released not the club. Think it should be left at that and wish him a full recovery.

[Hibernian Verse]

From my first reading I had assumed it was some sort of injury that had maybe been missed in his medical similar to the boyle situation in which case questions would need asked.

as I read more I retracted that and realise I was in the wrong.

Folk can stop getting their knickers in a twist though 👍🏻

Don't think people are, they will be reading from the first post down and your original post on the thread is going to trigger some people before they've read on. A bit like not reading the full article first :wink:

[Stubbsy90+2]

Why comment in the first place without knowing any real facts? No apology necessary had a bit of common sense been applied.

We don’t know the full ins and outs of loads of things that happen at Hibs, like whether a player has been ill during the week before a game etc, it doesn’t stop us commenting though.

The official article said he was out for 6 months or so, it’s the Evening News that makes rererence to something else. If the official communication is all the posters read then they’ve been guilty of jumping the gun a bit and apologised for it.

[hibbiedon]

Hope everything is ok with him and that he gets the help and support to face this setback, not got a clue what the problem is and to be honest it’s nothing to do with me, so best wishes Harry and get well soon

[Glory Lurker]

Wishing Harry a full and fast recovery.

[SunshineOnLeith]

From my first reading I had assumed it was some sort of injury that had maybe been missed in his medical similar to the boyle situation in which case questions would need asked.

as I read more I retracted that and realise I was in the wrong.

Folk can stop getting their knickers in a twist though 👍🏻

So, basically, you jumped to conclusions so you could be the first to excitedly post on here laying into the club. Congratulations, internet points for you.

[HFC93]

From my first reading I had assumed it was some sort of injury that had maybe been missed in his medical similar to the boyle situation in which case questions would need asked.

as I read more I retracted that and realise I was in the wrong.

Folk can stop getting their knickers in a twist though 👍🏻

You could save yourself a lot of hassle by just deleting the post.

[Ronniekirk]

Wish the player a full recovery This will scupper sending him out on loan which looked like the plan

[SON OF PADDY]

Again what is it with this club and injuries.


Until we actually find out the cause of his illness, wouldn't it be better to give it a rest !
For all we know it could be something unrelated to a sports injury, I for one wish him all the best.

[WhileTheChief..]

Hardly a major loss for us.

Hopefully force us to go out and get a better replacement.

[GonzoReturns]

Wishing you young guy all the best and speedy recovery.

[I'm_cabbaged]

Hardly a major loss for us.

Hopefully force us to go out and get a better replacement.

Jesus wept

[SteveHFC]

Until we actually find out the cause of his illness, wouldn't it be better to give it a rest !
For all we know it could be something unrelated to a sports injury, I for one wish him all the best.

Would like to apologise for my earlier post and will delete it. 👍🏻

[SON OF PADDY]

Would like to apologise for my earlier post and will delete it. 👍🏻

Fair play mate.

[Lago]

Having read the article in EEN mentioning the fact it doesn’t sound like an injury and it’s private I’ll retract my comments regarding the medical department. Lesson learnt not to jump to conclusions!
Good for you, but a few others need to learn the same lesson, reading the release from hibs it doesn't sound good at all, which the boy quick return to full health.

[Lago]

Hardly a major loss for us.

Hopefully force us to go out and get a better replacement.
You need to take a long hard look at yourself

[Greencore]

Hardly a major loss for us.

Hopefully force us to go out and get a better replacement.
Did the situation with Ron not teach us anything?

This doesn't sound like a leg break or anything like that.

I think there's something more to this and don't want to speculate. But it's pretty obvious

Give the guy a break ffs

[WhileTheChief..]

Jesus wept

Over my wee post about McKirdy? I seriously doubt it.

[WhileTheChief..]

Did the situation with Ron not teach us anything?

This doesn't sound like a leg break or anything like that.

I think there's something more to this and don't want to speculate. But it's pretty obvious

Give the guy a break ffs

No idea what you’re on about.

I want us to sign a better player than him, what’s wrong with that?

[AugustaHibs]

You could save yourself a lot of hassle by just deleting the post.

Aye it’s causing me lots of hassle right enough. I’m okay though cheers I’ll leave it up.

[Greencore]

what’s wrong with that?

Your timing.

[HFC93]

Aye it’s causing me lots of hassle right enough. I’m okay though cheers I’ll leave it up.

Class act

[Since452]

I've probably been one of the harshest critics of McKirdy on here but football pales in to insignificance when it comes to someones health. Hope whatever is wrong is sorted and wish him a speedy recovery.

[Dalianwanda]

Hardly a major loss for us.

Hopefully force us to go out and get a better replacement.

😳

[Northernhibee]

I've probably been one of the harshest critics of McKirdy on here but football pales in to insignificance when it comes to someones health. Hope whatever is wrong is sorted and wish him a speedy recovery.
Yep, much as he’s gotten a reaction out of me this season Id be delighted to give him a standing ovation back onto the pitch at ER.

Health is way more important than football.

[Since452]

Yep, much as he’s gotten a reaction out of me this season Id be delighted to give him a standing ovation back onto the pitch at ER.

Health is way more important than football.

:top marks

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I've probably been one of the harshest critics of McKirdy on here but football pales in to insignificance when it comes to someones health. Hope whatever is wrong is sorted and wish him a speedy recovery.

I concur. 👏

[Hibbyradge]

Aye it’s causing me lots of hassle right enough. I’m okay though cheers I’ll leave it up.

Never in doubt.

[WhileTheChief..]

😳

I read the OP which says the player is out for months.

I reply saying no biggy, maybe we’ll sign someone better.

That’s hardly crime of the century.

What’s with the smileys and attitude?

There was zero context or info in the OP, merely that the player is out for months. That’s what I was replying to, nothing else.

[Greencore]

I read the OP which says the player is out for months.

I reply saying no biggy, maybe we’ll sign someone better.

That’s hardly crime of the century.

What’s with the smileys and attitude?

There was zero context or info in the OP, merely that the player is out for months. That’s what I was replying to, nothing else.


Just stop talking 😂😂😂😂

[chrisski33]

Dont think of McKirdy so far but this news sounds brutal for him. Could be career ending but not much info on it yet. Doesnt deserve it so I hope he gets better soon.

[Callum_62]

Hardly a major loss for us.

Hopefully force us to go out and get a better replacement.There's that famous "Hibs class" shining through

Beautiful post, well presented.

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[Dalianwanda]

I read the OP which says the player is out for months.

I reply saying no biggy, maybe we’ll sign someone better.

That’s hardly crime of the century.

What’s with the smileys and attitude?

There was zero context or info in the OP, merely that the player is out for months. That’s what I was replying to, nothing else.

We have no idea what he’s out for or how serious it is. You come out with ‘hardly a loss’…it’s not the crime of the century, you’re right. Maybe if you don’t have all the info it’s a signal not just to jump in till you know more.

[McGruber]

Speedy recovery Harry

[Lancs Harp]

Hope you make a full recovery Harry. All the best fella.

[HNA2]

Hardly a major loss for us.

Hopefully force us to go out and get a better replacement.


Your timing . Sometimes its better to wait, or say nothing.

Before this thread turns into something we need to deal with can we ask people just to be a bit respectful towards the player.

[One Day Soon]

There are very, very few players I wouldn't feel for if they pick up either a serious injury or develop a health issue that prevents them from playing - and that includes players of other clubs too. How we treat players in this position as a club and as fans is a real measure of us, not them.

Hope Harry recovers soon and fully.

Quite apart from anything else, depending upon what the health issue is how do we know that hasn't been affecting his game to some extent this past season?

[A Hi-Bee]

Good luck to the young guy, whatever it is he is a Hibs player.
I have to admit being a wee bit guilty of saying LJ was a bit of a slaver at times, but compared to some on here, he is not the slaver.
GGTTH

[Since452]

Here's something I've always wondered. Sorry if it comes across as insensitive, it's not my intention, but are football clubs insured against their players being injured or being out through ill health in terms of wages? Players are assets of the club so you'd have thought so. You hear about clubs paying injured players etc and hear things like "wage thief" but surely they'll have insurance out against them? Just curious.

[Lancs Harp]

Supposed to edit and pressed the wrong f#####g button. Not typing it again but yes players and clubs are insured

[Since452]

Supposed to edit and pressed the wrong f#####g button. Not typing it again but yes players and clubs are insured

Cheers 👍 good for the player and club then. Well, as good as it can be in that situation.

[J-C]

Sorry to hear of his illness whatever it is, hopefully a speedy recovery is had and he's back playing asap.

[Dashing Bob S]

McKirdy has taken some stick on here, but it’s possible the injury has hampered his performances. If this is the case, he’s never moaned about this or used it as an excuse. Good luck to him in his op and rehab.

[WhileTheChief..]

Your timing . Sometimes its better to wait, or say nothing.

Before this thread turns into something we need to deal with can we ask people just to be a bit respectful towards the player.

I’ve said nothing negative about the player at all.

I’ve already explained that I was responding to the OP, nothing else.

[Keyser Sauzee]

He’s just posted about getting his ticker fixed on Instagram so seemingly a heart issue.

[Hibs90]

Has a heart issue.

[Stuart93]

Hopefully gets it sorted out, must’ve been quite a frightening discovery

[Allant1981]

Good luck to the guy, doesn't really matter how bad folk think he has been, health always comes first, reading some posts on here and Social media makes me wonder about people some times

[dp00]

Hopefully can get it sorted, some folk like to slate the medical team but I’d say it’s good they notice these things as means there on the ball


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[Steven79]

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[Lago]

He’s just posted about getting his ticker fixed on Instagram so seemingly a heart issue.
Well done to the Hibs medical staff in spotting the problem during pre season screening.

[A Hi-Bee]

Terrible for any young athlete to find out, so all the best to him and sure that Hibs will look after him as he fights back to fitness.

[HH81]

Good news that if a heart issue it's been found.

Seen the awful side when it goes undetected and a player at my rugby league club died on the pitch.

Hope he gets it sorted.

[Hibiza]

All the best Harry , get well Sur .

[Billy Whizz]

All the best Harry , get well Sur .

And so say all of us

[Mikey_1875]

Must be very troubling for him and his career. Fingers crossed his operation and recovery are successful.

[Donegal Hibby]

Well done Hibs medical team in finding the problem. Been some harsh stuff said that I don't get . Football isn't as important as someone's health . Wish Harry all the best in his recovery.

[Lester B]

I’ve said nothing negative about the player at all.

I’ve already explained that I was responding to the OP, nothing else.

Read the room. Stop digging yourself a deeper hole.

[Lendo]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CuXMZm6Ixv7/?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA==

“Not the way u wanna start a season but time to get the old ticker fixed. C U all @ Christmas”

[Pretty Boy]

Good to see the medical team on the ball and spotting this. We have all seen what can happen with undetected heart issues and footballers.

I've been as big a critic as anyone when it comes to McKirdy but his football performances are irrelevant (and today's news may go a way to explaining them) when it comes to health. I'm sure he will get great support from both club and fans over the coming months and be given a great welcome back as and when.

[Lendo]

Good to see the medical team on the ball and spotting this. We have all seen what can happen with undetected heart issues and footballers.

I've been as big a critic as anyone when it comes to McKirdy but his football performances are irrelevant (and today's news may go a way to explaining them) when it comes to health. I'm sure he will get great support from both club and fans over the coming months and be given a great welcome back as and when.

Things might not have worked out for him at Hibs so far but you have to wonder would they have discovered a heart issue at smaller club like Swindon?

He might have got very lucky finding some potential issue before something terrible happened. All hypothetical of course.

[cameronw-hfc]

Things might not have worked out for him at Hibs so far but you have to wonder would they have discovered a heart issue at smaller club like Swindon?

He might have got very lucky finding some potential issue before something terrible happened. All hypothetical of course.


Think it's very plausible this will have had an affect on his performances. Scott Allan spoke about how he just felt off before it was diagnosed, not saying its going to see him improve 10 fold, but could be why he struggled as badly as he did.

Hope he gets sorted ASAP and gets another bash at Hibs hefore his times up. Would love to see him do well for us

[Bobby's Cinema]

Get well soon Harry :aok:

[Torto7062]

Here's something I've always wondered. Sorry if it comes across as insensitive, it's not my intention, but are football clubs insured against their players being injured or being out through ill health in terms of wages? Players are assets of the club so you'd have thought so. You hear about clubs paying injured players etc and hear things like "wage thief" but surely they'll have insurance out against them? Just curious.
Heart Issues

[Greencore]

Good luck to him, hope he makes a full and healthy recovery

[badabing67]

All the best Harry and looking forward to a goal or two at Christmas...... Haste ye back

[Baldy Foghorn]

Good luck to the guy, doesn't really matter how bad folk think he has been, health always comes first, reading some posts on here and Social media makes me wonder about people some times

Good post:top marks

[JimBHibees]

Unless I’m being dense how do the medical department cause injuries to playing staff?

They dont

[BILLYHIBS]

Get well soon Harry

Your health comes first

Looking forward to seeing you banging them in in the new year

Look after yourself

[Baader]

Usual attention seekers lowering the tone here unfortunately. Not a good look.

Good luck to Harry going forward. Horrible thing to have to endure and hopefully he's back soon.

[J-C]

Had a wee feeling it was his heart, hopefully all goes well and he's fighting fit as soon as.

[scm70nyd1973]

So glad that this has been discovered- now hope he makes a full recovery, gets back to playing as soon as and then rattles them in to become a legend at ER 🙏🤞

[Onceinawhile]

Thank goodness it was found before something awful happened.

Get better soon

[marinello59]

All the best to Harry. Good that this was picked up.

[WeeRussell]

It’s been a tough season for him after I’m sure he was used to enjoying his football. Hopefully the kid can recover fully and quickly and kick-on again, wherever that may be.

All the best Harry!

[Stokesy's on fire]

Wishing Harry Mckirdy well. Goof luck and get well soon

[Unseen work]

Wish him all the best in his recovery.

Well liked in the team so imagine all the players will be there for him.

[neil7908]

Must be a scary time for him and his family. On the plus side, hopefully it's been picked up early and he is young and healthy enough to make a full recovery.

Wish him all the best and hope to see him back in a Hibs shirt come the new year. I'm no doctor but it could well be we see a different player if this issue has been silently affecting him for a while.

[CraigHibee]

wish nothing but the best for him, hope he makes a full recovery. I appreciate some folk don't like/rate him but some of the stuff i've seen online is nothing short of embarrassing, some folk really need a word with themselves.

[Scouse Hibee]

Medical department needs a complete overhaul, absolute disgrace it’s happened again.

Thankful to the medical department now eh!
Wishing him a full recovery.

[basehibby]

That's bloody awful news - reading the statements it looks like the medical team have picked up on a serious health issue while doing routine pre-season tests. Best wishes to Harry for a full and speedy recovery!

[Diclonius]

Hope he makes a full recovery and is back playing for us soon, or failing that, just that he comes out of this fit and healthy.

Well done to the medical department for spotting this too.

[Forza Fred]

I know what it’s like to be given the sudden shock of finding out you have a heart issue too Harry.

Just look for positives, if not picked up when it was there could have been catastrophic consequences.

The treatment I got means that 8 years later I’m still able to post psih on here, and no doubt at your age you will be able to return to fitba.

Trust me, it will work out ok and I will be in your corner and taking a close interest on your journey from now on.

All the best

[nellio]

Open heart surgery required by the look of it Scottish Gossip: Tierney, Cifuentes, Ajeti, Johnston, Doig, Rieder, Tavares, Han, Soro, Teklic - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66145572)

Must be something really significant like a structural issue rather than an arrhythmia etc.

Wishing him all the best if that's the case.

[Scooter]

Does anyone know how Harry is doing?

I'm sure I read somewhere he's had is operation

[jeffers]

Does anyone know how Harry is doing?

I'm sure I read somewhere he's had is operation

Went well, he posted something on Instagram to that effect.

[lyonhibs]

Oooh ya bugger, thank christ that got found out. A quick recovery and return to fitness hopefully, then he can get cracking with proving me wrong about him as a player.

His playing career shouldn't be the focus short term though, as someone said elsewhere, health comes first.

[Hibbyradge]

Oooh ya bugger, thank christ that got found out. A quick recovery and return to fitness hopefully, then he can get cracking with proving me wrong about him as a player.

His playing career shouldn't be the focus short term though, as someone said elsewhere, health comes first.

What did they find?

[lyonhibs]

What did they find?

Just from reading this thread it was heart related and he's had an op. No more specifics but undiagnosed heart issues in young sportsmen can have grim consequences obviously

[Unseen work]

Oooh ya bugger, thank christ that got found out. A quick recovery and return to fitness hopefully, then he can get cracking with proving me wrong about him as a player.

His playing career shouldn't be the focus short term though, as someone said elsewhere, health comes first.

Think his main focus right now is the golf YouTube channel he’s starting.

From a personal point of view, I’m delighted he’s doing that as I love golf and hopefully get some good Hibs content too.

[Hibbyradge]

Just from reading this thread it was heart related and he's had an op. No more specifics but undiagnosed heart issues in young sportsmen can have grim consequences obviously

I see. Yes I knew it was heart related but I don't know the specifics.

[Diclonius]

Good to hear all went well.

[J-C]

Same as Erikson at Man U I think.

[Keith_M]

McKirdy said: “After 2 1/2 weeks finally out of hospital.

“Long way from playing football (https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/) but not too far away from the golf course.

"YouTube Channel MckirdysGolfTour coming soon… what guests do people wanna see?”

https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23706873.hibs-forward-harry-mckirdy-discharged-hospital/

[Stevie Reid]

Update from the club - all well but won't be back for a long time:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/update-on-harry-mckirdy

Glad the lad is ok.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

I think we all know he's never likely to play for Hibs again, but health is more important & glad to hear it has went well, and wish him all the best in his recovery.

[Stubbsy90+2]

I think we all know he's never likely to play for Hibs again, but health is more important & glad to hear it has went well, and wish him all the best in his recovery.

Not sure about that. I reckon he’ll play for us again.

[Since452]

Hope he makes a full recovery. Terrible thing to go through through but glad whatever it was was picked up.

[bordergreen]

Update from the club - all well but won't be back for a long time:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/update-on-harry-mckirdy

Glad the lad is ok.

Good to hear. Hope he comes back and shows us he is a 30 goal a season striker… Get well soon Harry

[Lago]

I think we all know he's never likely to play for Hibs again, but health is more important & glad to hear it has went well, and wish him all the best in his recovery.
You may think that, I'm not sure we "all" do.

[Irish_Steve]

I think we all know he's never likely to play for Hibs again, but health is more important & glad to hear it has went well, and wish him all the best in his recovery.

And what are you basing your opinion on, are you a doctor, did you sit in on the operation?

It's not my opinion so you are not speaking for us "all"

[staunchhibby]

Lot depends on type of cardiac surgery be it bypass or valve replacements

[Basildon Hibs]

Good to hear. Hope he comes back and shows us he is a 30 goal a season striker… Get well soon Harry


Absolutely no chance of that happening..

I wish him well.

[bordergreen]

Absolutely no chance of that happening..

I wish him well.

Be great if he did though…

[marinello59]

Update from the club - all well but won't be back for a long time:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/update-on-harry-mckirdy

Glad the lad is ok.

All the best to him, hope the recovery goes well.

[Stubbsy90+2]

Lot depends on type of cardiac surgery be it bypass or valve replacements

I had open heart surgery and valve repair earlier this year. In theory a normal person should be able to return to a normal life and doing all the things they used to do once their sternum is healed. I was back running within 3 months and back playing football, albeit not at an elite level, within less than 4 months.

Whether this would differ slightly for someone at an elite sports level I’m not sure but I wouldn’t see why it would.