Adam Sakr update
Saturday’s game between South Shields and Ryhope CW was abandoned after four minutes of play due to a serious injury sustained by Mariners midfielder Adam Sakr.
Sakr was involved in a collision with Ryhope goalkeeper Christopher Rookes, and received swift treatment from Shields physio Andy Morris and Ryhope’s Jo Ann Kaye.
Couldn’t be more appreciative for all the kind messages. Hope to be back playing soon
— Adam Sakr (@adamsakr_) August 29, 2015
After a 90 minute wait for an ambulance – during which time the referee had decided to call the game off – Adam was taken to hospital for tests.
It was feared that the 21-year-old winger had suffered a dislocated shoulder, but that proved not to be the case.
His shoulder has been damaged, though, and he also had a tooth knocked out in the incident, while he was unconscious for about 20 seconds after the collision.
Following the abandonment, messages of support flooded in for Sakr, who joined Shields from Bishop Auckland in the summer and has had a bright start to his Mariners career.
After being released from hospital on Saturday night, Sakr tweeted: “Couldn’t be more appreciative for all the kind messages. Hope to be back playing soon.”
Everyone at South Shields FC would like to wish Adam an extremely speedy recovery, and also thanks all supporters for their patience at Saturday’s game, as well as both physios for their excellent treatment.
There was a crowd of 314 at the Ebac Northern League Division Two fixture. Below is a selection of tweets from Saturday.
@SouthShieldsFC just spoke to sakr he is getting out now no dislocation but damaged shoulder and tooth knocked out and shiner but he’s ok 🙏
— gareth Young (@gkyoung87) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC best wishes to saks#hope u hav a speedy recovery m8
— Barrie smith (@Bazzasmith17) August 29, 2015
@adamsakr_ hope your bk in the shirt Shields shirt soon and your recovery goes well @SouthShieldsFC #mariners
— Craig Whittaker (@CraigWhittaker7) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC get well soon @adamsakr_
— Andrea (@AndreaLowes) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC ouch ! Wish him a speedy recovery
— amanda scaife (@ShildonAFCsup) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC Hope the lads gets well soon. Took the kids for the first time today. Great buzz about the place. Will be back on Saturday.
— Herbert von Mulen (@VonMulen) August 29, 2015
Best wishes to @SouthShieldsFC‘s @adamsakr_ after today’s injury from all at Dunston UTS FC. Get well soon fella..
— Dunston UTS FC (@dunstonutsfc) August 29, 2015
A massive ‘get well soon’ to @adamsakr_, injured today in @SouthShieldsFC‘s league game, so many people right behind you!
— James Petherick (@pethers1999) August 29, 2015
A huge well done to our very own @Donnythebull and Ryhope’s @pressure_point1 for their swift treatment of Adam today. He’s now in hospital
— South Shields FC (@SouthShieldsFC) August 29, 2015
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to @SouthShieldsFC‘s @adamsakr_ after today’s injury. #getwellsoonadam
— Shildon Supporter (@ShildonAFC1890) August 29, 2015
@adamsakr_ @SouthShieldsFC heard the news! Best wishes to you Saks! Speedy recovery
— Lee Joseph Scott (@leejscott9) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC best wishes too Adam..
— Ertul (@ertul1967) August 29, 2015
Hope it’s a quick recovery for @adamsakr_! @SouthShieldsFC
— The Pressure Point (@pressure_point1) August 29, 2015
There’s only one Adam Sakr. Brave lad @SouthShieldsFC #mariners
— Stephen Bowman (@corbridgesmyrks) August 29, 2015
Get well soon Adam, @SouthShieldsFC from us @RSTSports
— RSTSports (@RSTSports) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC best wishes from down south. Hope all will be OK. Speedy recovery, Adam.
— Grahame Barron (@BarronGrahame) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC good to hear it’s finally arrived. Best wishes to Adam on a speedy recovery.
— Billingham Town CFC (@BillinghamTown) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC hope the lad is ok and makes a quick recovery
— Brian Peat (@Brianp207) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC get well soon Adam Sakr
— Adam Campbell (@HotRod_2012) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC I was at game today, hope the lad is OK.
— j.o. (@nettydoor) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC best wishes to him for a speedy recovery
— Andrew Dolan (@AndrewDolan5) August 29, 2015
Game between @SouthShieldsFC and @RyhopeCW has been abandoned due to a serious injury to Mariners’ player Adam Sakr. Get well soon, Adam!
— nenadsuperzmaj (@nenadsuperzmaj) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC Hope Adam is okay #GetWellSoon
— Bobby Dent (@_dent7) August 29, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC Lets hope he’s okay!
— Phil Gibson (@PhilGibson1973) August 29, 2015