Popular Post Villan4Life Posted February 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) I’m off player scouting at weekend at Nantwich Town v Stalybridge Celtic first scouting assignment since my stroke and first scouting assignment of 2019 Dean Saunders son plays for Nantwich i just seen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callum_Saunders Edited February 28, 2019 by Villan4Life 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan4Life Posted March 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) As arnie said in kindergarten cop. “I’m back kids just been speaking to Crewe season ticket holder fan for hour in pub in Nantwich on the five Crewe kids I recommended in jan transfer thread he said they are their best players he don’t rate Jordan Bowery either like me he said I can sure spot a Player a mile off he is 87 years old agreed on my predictions I gave him on number league two players incl kids at Crewe asked why can’t I be scout at Crewe as know my stuff... and bought me two pints bless him. His hero was david platt Ex Crewe and villa like mine too. UTV Edited March 2, 2019 by Villan4Life 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 FA Level 2 in Talent Identification just booked for May in Leeds (West Riding Football Association). Had to cancel one at Northwich for February in January after waiting four months to attend due to my illness. Really looking forward to finally being able to attend and do the course. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan4Life Posted March 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Had DVT Scan midweek to check for bloodclots as the extra walking i'm doing including walking 3 miles back from last week's game has given me massive swelling on foot,arms, fingers, ankle and all up my bad left leg. Thank god it came back all-clear.. Doctor's said i shouldn't worry as it's just my left side returning to normal. Hopefully won't have anymore scares as was so nervous before going Doctor's who told me go hospital just be on safe side. 2 games to attend for me this week on road to full recovery and doing what i love:- Off scouting tomorrow at Walsall vs Fleetwood. Got to watch 3 players and do a player report on each one for a promotion chasing League 2 team currently in a play off place Also going with my fiancee to European Cup game at Eithad on Tuesday for Manchester City vs Schalke 04! Really looking forward to hopefully good game and to watch Schalke players closely. This is by where i am sitting. Looks great view where we will be.. Still buzzing i got given 2 complimentary tickets by Man City once they heard about my stroke from my good friend who has close ties to various people at the club. Edited March 8, 2019 by Villan4Life 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted March 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Villan4Life said: This is by where i am sitting. I didn't know you were Welsh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, choffer said: I didn't know you were Welsh. I dont get what you mean ? Can you explain. Edited March 8, 2019 by Villan4Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted March 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, Villan4Life said: I dont get what you mean ? Can you explain. It's just a typically Welsh thing to say that something is "by here" or "by there". Just sounded a bit Welsh to say "by where". No offence was intended 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 On 08/03/2019 at 08:27, Villan4Life said: Also going with my fiancee to European Cup game at Eithad on Tuesday for Manchester City vs Schalke 04! Really looking forward to hopefully good game and to watch Schalke players closely. Hell of a game you went to watch there mate. 7-0. Cracking... Did you enjoy it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Hell of a game you went to watch there mate. 7-0. Cracking... Did you enjoy it? I thought it would be at least 5-0 mate so that’s why thought I’d go and take missus along. We both really enjoyed it, and couldn’t believe scoreline what a game . I said thanks to my mate and he has offered get me tickets again this season or next. Might have take him up on the offer specially if they keep getting scorelines like that Edited March 13, 2019 by Villan4Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan4Life Posted March 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) had telephone interview today ... Got a job i will be starting new short term upto 3 month contract at Royal Stoke Hospital IT Department next Monday... Same hospital i went to when first had my stroke on Jan 1st. Went see doctor for first consultation yesterday and he said don't have go see him again as my progress is staggering and is happy me go back work etc. 80% of my right side of brain and he showed me x-ray was affected by the stroke with bleeds. I'm very lucky still be here and it's made me a lot more thankful after everything. Noticed i'm not as stresssed anymore and more positive I am also going go see a EFL Championship club about a First team scouting role hopefully next week or if not in the next few weeks. This week is going so well! I'm really happy Edited March 19, 2019 by Villan4Life 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 20, 2019 Moderator Share Posted March 20, 2019 15 hours ago, Villan4Life said: had telephone interview today ... Got a job i will be starting new short term upto 3 month contract at Royal Stoke Hospital IT Department next Monday... Same hospital i went to when first had my stroke on Jan 1st. Went see doctor for first consultation yesterday and he said don't have go see him again as my progress is staggering and is happy me go back work etc. 80% of my right side of brain and he showed me x-ray was affected by the stroke with bleeds. I'm very lucky still be here and it's made me a lot more thankful after everything. Noticed i'm not as stresssed anymore and more positive I am also going go see a EFL Championship club about a First team scouting role hopefully next week or if not in the next few weeks. This week is going so well! I'm really happy Congratulations. Well that was good to read. Absolutely chuffed for you. Can't imagine what you've been going through but this really does seem like a massive step towards putting all that nasty business to the side. You can start writing your book now too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) On 20/03/2019 at 12:24, BOF said: Congratulations. Well that was good to read. Absolutely chuffed for you. Can't imagine what you've been going through but this really does seem like a massive step towards putting all that nasty business to the side. You can start writing your book now too Thanks BOF means a lot mate with your kind words don't put ideas into my head about writing a book lol.. i've had best week i've had for long time. And thanks to everyone on VT for all your kind comments and messages that have inspired me to get better and believe me when i say every single message has helped including on the Transfer Windows threads UTV i'm off to Shrewsbury for first time ever tomorrow player scouting. Just paid out this morning for car tax and Insurance for the year for the automatic car my aunt bought me and have booked my driving test for 14th May but hoping to change to April with any cancellations when i keep looking next week or week after Going to go out for first time in car to practice this evening with my fiancee watching over me and giving advice... Now let's finally pass this test and make up for not doing it originally in February for Manual car.. #letsdothis Edited March 22, 2019 by Villan4Life 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted March 23, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2019 Chris. I must admit when this thread was first posted I feared the absolute worst. It’s haopened with other VTers on here and hearing you had such a bad turn was really worrying. To hear that you’re doing as well as you’re doing after such a short time genuinely warms my heart. Couldnt be happier for you mate. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I think that Chris is an inspiration to us all in that he has not allowed such a serious illness to beat him or get him down. It's fantastic that Chris can continue doing what he so obviously loves. My Mum suffered a life-changing stroke when she was alive but she never allowed it to beat her either. Good old Brummie fighting spirit. Mum was a Villa fan too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lapal_fan Posted March 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2019 Yea, it's been an inspiring read, the initial incident, the prognosis, the slow recovery, then the fast recovery, now Chris is doing everything he was, plus more! Frankly, I can't wait until I have my first big stroke!! Free football tickets!! 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Nice to see you making a full recovery Chris. Keep it up mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rugeley Villa said: Nice to see you making a full recovery Chris. Keep it up mate. Thanks mate big up .. Gotta keep it up as first day at work today not fully recovered might be least another six months to a year. Running at about 60% Duracell batteries at the moment Going to see if i can do the week at new job and see how i feel over weekend as to whether i go back on Monday or not. Very, very tired and left leg has gone all swollen from feet right up my leg and in shear agony.. not good My eyes keep having blurred vision at times specially my left. Might have to abandon driving as i'm driving too close to the kerb on my lessons in my car I am hard of hearing before stroke 30% hearing left ear, 35% in right. It's now under 20% in both. this is what's happened to my eyes had all 3 issues detailed below so far with them https://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health/eye-conditions/stroke-related-eye-conditions Quote Stroke is one of the most common causes of adult disability. Every year an estimated 152,000 strokes occur in the UK and about half of survivors will have a disability. Your ability to see involves your brain as well as your eyes so stroke-related vision problems can be very complex to understand and treat. Some of the main visual problems include visual field loss, eye muscles and nerve problems, including double vision and visual processing. We’ve created a factsheet about the most common eye conditions related to stroke that you can download. We also offer support for coping with the conditions and are here if you need to talk to us. Understanding sight loss related to stroke Sight problems are more common when you suffer a stroke affecting the right side of your brain. The damage caused by a stroke in your brain impacts the visual pathways of your eye which can result in visual field loss including central vision blurry vision, double vision and processing of visual information (making sense of the things you are seeing). Unfortunately for many people sight loss may be permanent but there are ways of coping with each condition. Types of sight loss caused by stroke You can get a more in-depth look at the eye conditions related to stroke in our downloadable factsheet. Field loss: hemianopia This type of field loss refers to not being able to see to either the left or right from the centre of your field of vision in both your eyes. The extent of field loss can vary and is directly related to the area of your brain that has been affected by the stroke. Eye muscles and nerve problems: diplopia A stroke can lead to problems with eye movements resulting in both eyes not working together as a pair. This can make it difficult to focus on specific things because of blurred vision as well as diplopia (double vision). Vision processing This is when you may be able to see an object clearly but the images are not processed by your brain correctly. It can lead to people ignoring objects that are there or being unable to interpret text when reading. Just hope everything returns to normal and left with no other perm disabilities apart from my hearing, but i will keep fighting on and not giving up the scouting Edited March 25, 2019 by Villan4Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Villan4Life said: Thanks mate big up .. Gotta keep it up as first day at work today not fully recovered might be least another six months to a year. Running at about 60% Every ready batteries at the moment Going to see if i can do the week at new job and see how i feel as to whether i go back on Monday or not. Very tired and left leg has gone all swallon and in shear agony.. not good My eyes keep having blurred vision at times specially my left. Might have to abandon driving as i'm driving too close to the kerb on my lessons in my car I am hard of hearing before stroke 30% hearing left ear, 35% in right. It's now under 20% in both. this is what's happened to my eyes had all 3 issues detailed below so far with them https://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health/eye-conditions/stroke-related-eye-conditions Just hope everything returns to normal, but i will keep fighting on Well you’ve been making big strides. Maybe today was a blessing in disguise for you. Take it easy and don’t rush back into anything, especially work. At the end of the day mate it’s only work and your recovery far more important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: Well you’ve been making big strides. Maybe today was a blessing in disguise for you. Take it easy and don’t rush back into anything, especially work. At the end of the day mate it’s only work and your recovery far more important. You knows it mate! I spur myself to do more but really i should relax more but going to rest rest of his week and hopefully get to go to the Crewe match at weekend ..that is the fixture i have my eye on i've quit drinking now after stroke and now drink a lot of Becks Blue - Non Alcoholic Lager and done wonders last few weeks (had 3 bottles of them at Shrewsbury game on Saturday) especially when coming to write my reports on players after the games i attend. Edited March 25, 2019 by Villan4Life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Villan4Life said: You knows it mate! I spur myself to do more but really i should relax more but going to rest rest of his week and hopefully get to go to the Crewe match at weekend ..that is the fixture i have my eye on i've quit drinking now and drink a lot of Bucks blue - Non Alcoholic Lager and done wonders last few weeks specially when coming to write my reports on players after the games i attend. That’s good, but remember rest is just as important. Quitting drink is always a good thing mate. I imagine your scouting is a good thing for you and helps you relax? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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