Scott Allan

[Northernhibee]

On the social media pages talking about the heart condition that kept him out for so long. Glad he’s back in training and looking forward to seeing him get game time again. Top man.

[Mon Dieu4]

Just watched this, what a guy, hopefully he's back firing on all cylinders soon

[Weststandwanab]

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Just watched this, what a guy, hopefully he's back firing on all cylinders soon

Just watched it so brave. I prey to see him play again for Hibs again and soon.

[danhibees1875]

A really open interview. It must have been so tough for him at the time being diagnosed with this and the uncertainty around it.

[Brightside]

Great stuff. The sky sports interview is so much better though. We need to get Luke Sharkey doing all out media.

[hibbysam]

An inspiration not only to our young fans, but every single one of us. Faced adversity right through his career and still finding the courage to soldier on. I’m just glad he’s ours.

[The Spaceman]

Amazing that he’s managed to come back as he has to be honest. Shows how much he loves the game as sounds like he is taking a fairly big (but managed) risk to keep playing. Very inspirational. Before his hiatus he was looking knackered at points, so this completely explains it/thank goodness it was picked up.

Delighted Scott is back playing for us in any capacity, he’s a special player. Main priority is making sure nothing deteriorates first and foremost for his health and everything else comes after.

[Vault Boy]

What a brave man. Can't wait to see him gracing the pitch again.

[Pretty Boy]

Absolutely amazing he is back playing. There are a couple of well known events involving footballer that were as a result of the same condition.

I think this highlights why situations like this should see the player dictate the narrative and tell the story on their terms.

He's already a pretty inspirational guy given the career he has managed with diabetes and this just adds to that. Obviously from a selfish point of view I hope he gets back to his best for Hibs but more importantly I hope he enjoys the rest of his career wherever it takes him. He deserves to.

[Peevemor]

What was/is the problem? I won't be able to watch the interview until later today.

[w pilton hibby]

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What was/is the problem? I won't be able to watch the interview until later today.

'Diagnosed with hypertrophic cardio myopathy, a thickening of the heart’s walls that lead to tiring easily, struggling for breath and becoming dizzy.'

[FilipinoHibs]

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'Diagnosed with hypertrophic cardio myopathy, a thickening of the heart’s walls that lead to tiring easily, struggling for breath and becoming dizzy.'

Explains his tiredness and drop off in form. Brave and lovely young man. I love Scott Allan as a footballer and person.

[blackpoolhibs]

My favourite player in recent seasons has been Lewis Stevenson, he really is Mr Hibs, but the player i have enjoyed watching most since signing for us is Scott Allan.

He has wonderful feet, and the eye for a pass we've not seen at the club in a very long time.

Hopefully he can get back to full fitness, get back in the team on merit, but if not i hope he keeps healthy and is able to continue with life as normal as possible.

[Pretty Boy]

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What was/is the problem? I won't be able to watch the interview until later today.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

[scoopyboy]

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Can it be treated?

[Blaster]

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Can it be treated?

Treatment depends on the severity J. I have family members who have it and one quite severe. Beta blockers a can be used to manage the heart rate but other than regular monitoring there is not really any other major treatments (yet). I’m surprised he is still playing if I’m honest as even in its mildest form, elite sport is not recommended.

[CMurdoch]

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Can it be treated?

From his interview it can be monitored and managed which is similar to his diabetes.
He was fortunate to get a warning from his body and importantly switched on enough not to ignore it.
The interview is very positive and there is even a chance his performances could improve given he has refined his diet and as such is taking even greater care of his diabetes. He is also aware of the condition now which he states is at the milder end of the spectrum so all as good an outcome as he and we could have hoped for.
It really is amazing that he has been able to play at the standard he has, given he will have had this issue the whole of his career and the difference between a good and great player can be as simple as a tiny bit more stamina or speed.

[Peevemor]

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'Diagnosed with hypertrophic cardio myopathy, a thickening of the heart’s walls that lead to tiring easily, struggling for breath and becoming dizzy.'

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

OK thanks.

[JimBHibees]

Where is the interview?

[scoopyboy]

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Absolutely amazing he is back playing. There are a couple of well known events involving footballer that were as a result of the same condition.

I think this highlights why situations like this should see the player dictate the narrative and tell the story on their terms.

He's already a pretty inspirational guy given the career he has managed with diabetes and this just adds to that. Obviously from a selfish point of view I hope he gets back to his best for Hibs but more importantly I hope he enjoys the rest of his career wherever it takes him. He deserves to.

Excellent comment and exactly the way I feel.

I think he started in a friendly against Dunfermline at Alloa earlier this week. The game was arranged to give players who had not been getting a lot of playing time some practice.

[DaveF]

Quite humbling to watch that and absolutely amazing that he is back in contention with the issues he deals with.

[rossevenil]

Think the fact everyone could see at the time something wasn`t right,lots of people I knew and probably some comments on here were "he`s blown oot his erse" half way through a game,so glad they found the cause and have come up with a way to get him through this and hopefully keep the condition
under control,I like others heard the rumours that we may never see him play again and so glad that we have the chance to get him back in the team again.....even if its cameo appearances for the rest of the season from the bench all we need is a wee bit of
the magic of the Locksmith

Onwards and Upwards Scotty!

[Col2]

Very open and brave to talk about that. Didn’t have to felt he needed to.

Wish him all the best in his career and beyond.

[EdinMike]

With everything he’s managed to overcome and still become a professional athlete I’ve no doubt he’ll carry on. Persevere Scotty !

[lucky]

Incredible to think what he’s been through medically. He says he’s not fit and needs games so why did Ross play him in the semi final?

[04Sauzee]

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Incredible to think what he’s been through medically. He says he’s not fit and needs games so why did Ross play him in the semi final?

Because we were getting humped and he needs games.
I'm sure JR would love to be giving him more minutes. Maybe it's down to how he's feeling on the day?
No idea really

[1van Sprou7e]

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Incredible to think what he’s been through medically. He says he’s not fit and needs games so why did Ross play him in the semi final?

May have literally just been to give the squad and fans a boost amidst a terrible result

[CMurdoch]

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Incredible to think what he’s been through medically. He says he’s not fit and needs games so why did Ross play him in the semi final?

I think it was good man management.
The manager decided to give Scott something tangible to show him he really was on the way back.
The game was humped so he pulled something positive out of it.

[660]

Makes me proud of Hibs this type of stuff. We really look after our players compared to other clubs.

[JohnM1875]

Superb stuff. What a man! Can't wait til he's back.

Have we really just filmed David Tanner asking questions then used the Sky Sports interviews answers? 😂