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Lundekvam fighting to save career
11:41am Thursday 28th February 2008
Comments (68)Claus Lundekvam's playing career has been thrown into jeopardy after he suffered a devastating injury set-back.
The Saints skipper, who has not played at all this campaign, is definitely out for the rest of the season and is now facing yet more surgery after a recurrence of his long-standing ankle problem.
Lundekvam had seemed to be making a strong recovery from summer surgery and the club hoped he might be able to start playing again by the end of March.
However, he pulled up in training after the ankle gave way yet again and is now waiting to learn the full extent of the damage.
But the 35-year-old, who has made more than 400 appearances for the club, said he no longer wants to push the ankle too hard.
"I was doing a routine running test," he said. "I had done three the previous week without a problem and this one was going OK.
"Then without warning the ankle just collapsed. I was hoping it might just be a release of scar tissue but deep down I knew something was badly wrong.
"It turned out that the tendon has more or less torn off again, which is devastating for me and all the medical staff who have been working so hard to get me fit.
"It is incredible bad luck which has pretty much set me back to square one and it looks as though I will need further surgery.
"We have sought different opinions to see what options we have but they all seem to be saying that is the case.
"There is no chance of playing again this season and I now have to decide where to go from here. The ankle has been through a lot over the years and there has been a lot of wear and tear which is stopping it healing properly and I don't want to push it too far."
Lundekvam, who joined Saints from Brann Bergen for £350,000 in 1996, hurt the ankle in the final league game of last season at home to Southend and enjoyed a strong pre-season before suffering a set-back on the tour of Norway.
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i am a nutter, says...
11:56am Thu 28 Feb 08
Rowley Birkin QC, says...
11:58am Thu 28 Feb 08
TFLS wrote:Thats a bit strong. He was one of our greatest players during the premiership era. He's actually played for us a lot longer than some other so called 'legends' being mentioned, and made more of a contribution
Get rid of the waste of space...
Having said that I think its time for him to call it a day, and save a bit on his wage bill
Pete, Southampton says...
11:59am Thu 28 Feb 08
Wills, says...
12:10pm Thu 28 Feb 08
TFLS wrote:I would not class him as this at all! He has been a model professional his entire career and has been a great servant to the club, don't you remember what a class act Claus and Svensson were together?? Unfortunately now at his age, the injuries will take longer to heal and it may be best for him to call it a day.
Get rid of the waste of space...
Richard, Southampton says...
12:22pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Dan Lowe, Southampton says...
12:38pm Thu 28 Feb 08
LE TISSIER
SVENNSON
PAHARS
DELGADO
BAILKOWSKI (he always seems to be injured now!)
BERESFORD
VENISON
to name but a few in recent times.....
All were pretty much injury free until the saints physio department go their scalpels into them and suddenly none of them play for the club again......
Just what the hell do they do apart from try and get work fromt he Saints website?
It's time they stopped trying to get extra business and concentrated on the job they are paid to do
toxteth o'grady, says...
12:50pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Wills wrote:I wouldn't exactly call him a model professional...yeah, a great servant to the club BUT seeing him 'out his face' most weekends whilst smoking a fag down 'Lagerworld' wasn't exactly being 'professional' was it ?
TFLS wrote: Get rid of the waste of space...I would not class him as this at all! He has been a model professional his entire career and has been a great servant to the club, don't you remember what a class act Claus and Svensson were together?? Unfortunately now at his age, the injuries will take longer to heal and it may be best for him to call it a day.
Nick, Poole says...
12:58pm Thu 28 Feb 08
lee martin, southampton says...
1:05pm Thu 28 Feb 08
"IN THE MIDDLE OF DEFENCE OUR CLAUS"
good luck lundekvam you were a gr8 center back with passion and spirit and a brilliant team with svensson i will surely miss you good luck 4 the future with ur ankle
Saint Ash, At work says...
1:19pm Thu 28 Feb 08
TFLS wrote:Not TFLS from 606?
Get rid of the waste of space...
If so silly comment really from a silly skate.
If not and you're a Saints fan, then you should know better.
Certainly one of our better more reliable defenders, and a bloody good servant to the club.
Godd luck for the future Claus.
Gordon Mockles, So'ton says...
1:20pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Thanks Claus but time for new blood.
What's so annoying is, they knew about Claus and Svensson for ages yet did nothing - we'd probably not be in this state if we draughted in suitable replacements. They can't claim it was a surprise! Good foresight Saints, as usual! IDIOTS!!
Kdog, St. Marys says...
1:33pm Thu 28 Feb 08
TFLS wrote:Get a life moron
Get rid of the waste of space...
clemmmy, Shirley says...
1:34pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Wills wrote:TFLS is nothing more than a nasty skate who usually spends his time trying to wind up Saints fans on 606.
TFLS wrote: Get rid of the waste of space...I would not class him as this at all! He has been a model professional his entire career and has been a great servant to the club, don't you remember what a class act Claus and Svensson were together?? Unfortunately now at his age, the injuries will take longer to heal and it may be best for him to call it a day.
Ignore him and he will go away.
i am a nutter, says...
1:45pm Thu 28 Feb 08
clemmmy wrote:TFLS STANDS FOR: **** FAT LICKING SH1T
Wills wrote:TFLS is nothing more than a nasty skate who usually spends his time trying to wind up Saints fans on 606. Ignore him and he will go away.TFLS wrote: Get rid of the waste of space...I would not class him as this at all! He has been a model professional his entire career and has been a great servant to the club, don't you remember what a class act Claus and Svensson were together?? Unfortunately now at his age, the injuries will take longer to heal and it may be best for him to call it a day.
i am a nutter, says...
1:54pm Thu 28 Feb 08
i am a nutter wrote:TW@T FAT LICKING SH1T
clemmmy wrote:TFLS STANDS FOR: **** FAT LICKING SH1TWills wrote:TFLS is nothing more than a nasty skate who usually spends his time trying to wind up Saints fans on 606. Ignore him and he will go away.TFLS wrote: Get rid of the waste of space...I would not class him as this at all! He has been a model professional his entire career and has been a great servant to the club, don't you remember what a class act Claus and Svensson were together?? Unfortunately now at his age, the injuries will take longer to heal and it may be best for him to call it a day.
Ted Stripes, SO19 says...
1:58pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Portswood Pete will now have to lob £50 into any charity of his choice.
TFLS, The South Coast Riviera says...
1:59pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Correct a club facing financial meltdown and a relegation battle cannot afford to carry passengers like him, cry baby Pahars and Svensson...
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
2:26pm Thu 28 Feb 08
I would, however, wish Claus Lundekvam all the best for the future.
Regardless of age and club, I feel sorry for a player when retirement is forced upon them, rather than it being their choice.
sailor sam, up da saints says...
2:39pm Thu 28 Feb 08
sailor sam wrote:I MEAN SAINTS
This may come as a surprise, but I am NOT a Stains fan, but a football fan! I would, however, wish Claus Lundekvam all the best for the future. Regardless of age and club, I feel sorry for a player when retirement is forced upon them, rather than it being their choice.
Chris, Southampton says...
2:44pm Thu 28 Feb 08
He is a Pompey fan that has recently been banned from the BBC 606 forumn, so has decided to come on here!
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
3:01pm Thu 28 Feb 08
sailor sam wrote:
sailor sam wrote: This may come as a surprise, but I am NOT a Stains fan, but a football fan! I would, however, wish Claus Lundekvam all the best for the future. Regardless of age and club, I feel sorry for a player when retirement is forced upon them, rather than it being their choice.I MEAN SAINTS
I DO MEAN 'S T A I N S '
Beware of 'Counterfeit Sailor Sams' that are of vastly inferior quality!
You may be satisfied with your 'off the back of a lorry 'stripey shirts'', but there is no substitute for the 'Genuine' SAILOR SAM, who supports
THE ONLY PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB ON THE SOUTH COAST!
TFLS, The South Coast Riviera says...
3:02pm Thu 28 Feb 08
He is a Pompey fan that has recently been banned from the BBC 606 forumn, so has decided to come on here!
Alternatively just ignore Chris as quite frankly he's a complete dullard...
,, says...
3:17pm Thu 28 Feb 08
its not hard
TFLS, The South Coast Riviera says...
3:26pm Thu 28 Feb 08
its not hard
I quite like him, impeccable taste in footie teams...
,, says...
3:30pm Thu 28 Feb 08
TFLS wrote:looks like u 2 play with each other in bed
when will someone beat up this sailor sam? its not hard I quite like him, impeccable taste in footie teams...
Chris, Southampton says...
3:52pm Thu 28 Feb 08
How does it feel to have been banned from the 606 website because your such a sad lonely individual with nothing better to do than spout off complete bull!
Maybe you should start taking more of an interest in Pompey FC matters, after all they should be your main concern
reporter, says...
4:05pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Leeds United have now signed the defender on a month's loan. Any ideas why we did not try and keep him at least for another month - I didnt think he was that bad.
TFLS, The South Coast Riviera says...
4:09pm Thu 28 Feb 08
How does it feel to have been banned from the 606 website because your such a sad lonely individual with nothing better to do than spout off complete bull!
Maybe you should start taking more of an interest in Pompey FC matters, after all they should be your main concern
Chris I was unjustly banned for deleting offensive comments on a particular post by members of the clown squad and the rabid fringe.
You along with those deluded fools are incapable of upsetting me...
old people should not play football, soton says...
4:11pm Thu 28 Feb 08
they should have left him there.......
,, says...
4:15pm Thu 28 Feb 08
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Hank, says...
4:20pm Thu 28 Feb 08
To me, he was the norwegian Bobby Moore, total class in his heyday.
Chris, Southampton says...
4:28pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Now Now TFLS's I thought you didn't revert to name calling?
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
4:40pm Thu 28 Feb 08
reporter wrote:I understand that there were two reasons why O'Halloran did not stay.
Considering we have a leaky defence, I was surprised we did not keep Stephen O'Halloran for a bit longer. Leeds United have now signed the defender on a month's loan. Any ideas why we did not try and keep him at least for another month - I didnt think he was that bad.
a) He did not know at which end to score and
b) As a professional, he had to be paid!
Informed sources tell me that your scouts are out looking for 'Gifted Amateurs' in the Hampshire League!
Sailor Sam, Fratton Goods Shed says...
4:42pm Thu 28 Feb 08
i am a nutter, says...
4:50pm Thu 28 Feb 08
1 sh1t stadium
2 criminal manager
3 **** and mouthy fans
4 dity city
5 crap website because their always on our website
6 rubbish training facilities
how can pompey fans be happy with all of that
TFLS, The South Coast Riviera, The South Coast Riviera says...
4:59pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Chris, Southampton says...
5:00pm Thu 28 Feb 08
TFLS, The South Coast Riviera wrote:What the hell does that mean Biggins?
I ENJOY DOCKING
Mike, Southampton says...
5:06pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Give the man his testimonial, release him from his contract and save the pennies spent on his wages and contiuously increasing medical bills.
Good luck for the future King Claus!
i am a nutter, says...
5:27pm Thu 28 Feb 08
i am a nutter wrote:here are the main things pompey have
here are the main things pompey have 1 sh1t stadium 2 criminal manager 3 **** and mouthy fans 4 dity city 5 crap website because their always on our website 6 rubbish training facilities how can pompey fans be happy with all of that
1 sh1t stadium
2 criminal manager
3 gay and mouthy fans
4 dirty city
5 crap website because their always on our website
6 rubbish training facilities
how can pompey fans be happy with all of that
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
5:44pm Thu 28 Feb 08
i am a nutter wrote:Because we share none of it with a D1ck Head like you!
i am a nutter wrote: here are the main things pompey have 1 sh1t stadium 2 criminal manager 3 **** and mouthy fans 4 dity city 5 crap website because their always on our website 6 rubbish training facilities how can pompey fans be happy with all of thathere are the main things pompey have 1 sh1t stadium 2 criminal manager 3 gay and mouthy fans 4 dirty city 5 crap website because their always on our website 6 rubbish training facilities how can pompey fans be happy with all of that
TFLS, The South Coast Riviera says...
6:15pm Thu 28 Feb 08
I ENJOY DOCKING
What the hell does that mean Biggins?
I have no idea, not my post...
across the pond, slc says...
6:25pm Thu 28 Feb 08
sailor sam, says...
6:27pm Thu 28 Feb 08
sailor sam wrote:i mean saints, but i'm just a bit dumb
sailor sam wrote:I DO MEAN 'S T A I N S ' Beware of 'Counterfeit Sailor Sams' that are of vastly inferior quality! You may be satisfied with your 'off the back of a lorry 'stripey shirts'', but there is no substitute for the 'Genuine' SAILOR SAM, who supports THE ONLY PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB ON THE SOUTH COAST!sailor sam wrote: This may come as a surprise, but I am NOT a Stains fan, but a football fan! I would, however, wish Claus Lundekvam all the best for the future. Regardless of age and club, I feel sorry for a player when retirement is forced upon them, rather than it being their choice.I MEAN SAINTS
Michael, Itchen says...
6:29pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Whatever happens Claus is a Saints legend. As well as his partnerships with Dean Richards and Michael Svennson, he also forged a strong partnership with Paul Williams.
Don't write off Claus just yet but he must do what is best for himself.
Chris, Southampton says...
6:32pm Thu 28 Feb 08
TFLS wrote:Have googled it but as I am at work my computer has blocked it!
TFLS, The South Coast Riviera wrote: I ENJOY DOCKING What the hell does that mean Biggins? I have no idea, not my post...
kane, says...
7:53pm Thu 28 Feb 08
THE GREAT KHALI, says...
7:57pm Thu 28 Feb 08
kane wrote:kaaaaaannne
thanks 4 ur hard work claus
VINCE MCMAHON, says...
8:06pm Thu 28 Feb 08
ALL DA BEST IN THE CLAUS
Carl, Harefield says...
9:10pm Thu 28 Feb 08
mfi, in italy says...
9:10pm Thu 28 Feb 08
BE WARNED THE IS CLOSING IN
MFI, says...
9:13pm Thu 28 Feb 08
mfi wrote:THE NET IS CLOSING IN NOW DO ONE
sailor scum / crew 657 BE WARNED THE IS CLOSING IN
BETH TEKAL, in the flatlands says...
9:24pm Thu 28 Feb 08
Carl wrote:out of order i will not have a bad word said against him.
wasted sick pay and needs to retire - crap
but i have one word " LEGEND "
NOT ALWAYS AT HIS BEST BUT WHEN HE WAS IT WAS PLEASURE TO WATCH I THINK MOST WILL AGREE
bryan, up north says...
10:21pm Thu 28 Feb 08
bryan, up north says...
10:29pm Thu 28 Feb 08
crew 657, running stains down hill lane says...
10:39pm Thu 28 Feb 08
sunner, here says...
10:54pm Thu 28 Feb 08
sailor sam wrote:still on this site Samantha if it was not so sad would be funny
Isn't about time that SK8 8ER was on here, telling us about how he has done a 12 hour shift?
I am terrified that he has cut down his hours, reducing both his income and the tax he pays, which could mean a reduction in my standard of living!
Speak to me SK8 8ER!
You may not get much satisfaction at SMS, but you can always tell us how much Job Satisfaction you get!
SPEAK!!
havent you got home work to do
i know your IP, there soon says...
11:00pm Thu 28 Feb 08
crew 657 wrote:might be sooner than you think sad little tw@t
closing in..what a laugh, scum couldnt work out how to read a map ...im waiting scum
crew 657, in stains face says...
11:04pm Thu 28 Feb 08
pathetic attempt
funny as, on this web site says...
11:05pm Thu 28 Feb 08
crew 657 is all about read this
http://www.chavtowns
.co.uk/modules.php?n
ame=News&file=print&
sid=1460
beth tekal, flatlands says...
11:06pm Thu 28 Feb 08
crew 657 wrote:history proves you are scum
closing in..what a laugh, scum couldnt work out how to read a map ...im waiting scum
quotesay no more
one thing your not going to wait long
HENCE THE NET IS CLOSING IN
Thomas Upton, says...
11:12pm Thu 28 Feb 08
sunner, here says...
11:16pm Thu 28 Feb 08
funny as wrote:i am shocked with that
HAHAHAHA anyone that wants to know what the gay
crew 657 is all about read this
http://www.chavtowns
.co.uk/modules.php?n
ame=News&file=print&
sid=1460
well all the Inbred woman down there look like dogs so he must of thought it was this Girlfriend
BETH TEKAL, flat ltlands says...
11:34pm Thu 28 Feb 08
crew 657 wrote:leave the football otsc to pompey SCUM
yes do us a favour stains, retire, leave the football on the south coast to Pompey scum and the scum fans should just disappear...oh look they have
quote
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quoteYOUR OWN WORDS I TAKE IT YOU DO YOUR HISTORY ITS ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR HEART GO WOOO WWOOO WWWOOOOO BECAUSE WE DONT CARE WHAT THE POMPEY SCUM
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quoteYOUR OWN WORDS
ONE MORE THING the net is closing well get in onboard see if ther are any skate in there so we can f***k it but do not tell anyone
james, southampton says...
9:03am Fri 29 Feb 08
hayley wellman, says...
6:33pm Fri 29 Feb 08
Chris Wille, Oregon USA. says...
12:03am Sat 1 Mar 08
TFLS wrote:How dare you say he is a waste of space!! He has been a terrific servant of this club, unlike many of the players who have come and gone both before and since he first came here. OK, it looks very much like his playing days are over, but don't make comments like that, you idiot..
Get rid of the waste of space...
TFLS, The South Coast Riviera says...
10:25am Sat 1 Mar 08
He and his ilk (cry baby Pahars and Svensson) are sucking the financial life out of your once mediocre club...
Claus Lundekvam
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TFLS, The South Coast Riviera says...
11:53am Thu 28 Feb 08