Scottish Premier League - Injured Broadfoot has egg on face

Eurosport - Fri, 15 May 16:45:00 2009

Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot was hospitalised after being scalded when an egg exploded in his face.

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The Scotland international suffered facial injuries as he inspected two eggs he was poaching in his microwave. One blew up, squirting hot water at him.

Broadfoot, 25, went home after receiving treatment for a scalded cheek and he is now being monitored by club doctors.

A Rangers insider told the Daily Record: "It may sound funny but it was quite a serious accident. Kirk's face was quite badly burned.

"As it happens, it was a close shave. He was very close to burning his eye, which could have had a serious impact on his career."

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents spokeswoman said: "Our advice is always to take care when dealing with boiling water in a microwave."

Broadfoot declined to comment.

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The right-back is in good company, having suffered the latest in a long run of bizarre football injuries. Here are some of the best:

Goalkeepers Dave Beasant and Santiago Canizares both dropped glass bottles and damaged their feet attempting to 'control' them as they fell. Canizares' bottle contained aftershave, while Beasant's was full of salad cream.

England stars Rio Ferdinand, David Seaman and David James have all been injured while watching the television.

Former England midfielder David Batty damaged his Achilles when his young son ran him over with a tricycle.

Darius Vassell and Charlie George injured their toes with a drill and a lawnmower respectively.

Last year, Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso dislocated every finger in his left hand after falling down a hole between two dug-outs in training.

In 1975, Manchester United goalkeeper Alec Stepney dislocated his jaw shouting at his defenders.

Earlier this season, Stoke midfielder Liam Lawrence twisted his ankle when he tripped over his dog.

Portuguese league player Igor broke his leg in 2006 when he and team-mate Bechara botched a free-kick routine; both went to strike the ball and collided.

Alex Chick / Eurosport

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  1. was it not celtic who had egg on there face when­ rangers gubbed yous 1...nil

    From johnboyes57, on Sun 17 May 11:14AM

  2. Right. So let me get this straight.
    Apparently Rangers­ are scotlands shame, Along with the fans.

    Yet you lot­ are happy to make fun at a player who could have lost­ an eye. Because he plays for a team you happen to­ dislike?

    It was a different Story with Tommy Burns.­ But then i don't remember that many Rangers fans­ poking fun at him.
    If at all.

    And don't forget wee­ Kennedy.

    I'd rather be Scotland's shame than a­ Celtic fan. Who are just a fu ckin disgrace in general.

    From Chris F, on Sun 17 May 1:57AM

  3. rofl :D

    From nBz., on Sat 16 May 7:43PM

  4. He should apply for a job in advertising now - CADBURYS­ CREME EGGS. HOW DO YOU EAT YOURS? LOL!!

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Sat 16 May 5:57PM

  5. was broadfoot counting his chickens before they­ hatched?

    From inverkenny, on Sat 16 May 12:20PM
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    Recently, I discovered a hot place – T a l l h u b Com­­ -- where many sexy tall singles who like sports and­­ chatting there. I'm an open minded girl from UK, I­­ also like discuss sports and love with tall guys on it.

    From daivibixian03, on Sat 16 May 8:47AM

  7. 232 - SPUD, I looked for the new INTERNATIONAL AWAY KIT­ like you suggested, but all I got was a blank page!­ Ooops!.. Just realised I was looking on the RANGERS­ website for it! LOL! On the Celtic site, we have a­ passport holder for sale. Rangers are doing a nice wee­ line in bus pass holders. Davie Weir is modelling one.­ If they bring out a rangers egg cup, Broadfoot will­ feature! On a serious note, I have pre-ordered a CELTIC­ INT AWAY shirt for me AND the wife!!

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Sat 16 May 6:21AM

  8. HAHAHAHA

    From Wan Firdaus?, on Sat 16 May 5:11AM

  9. he wa\s an ugly f*** anyway

    From paul, on Sat 16 May 12:55AM

  10. pt219 hi mate have u seen that they have stop useing­ the word club it's now place

    From spud, on Fri 15 May 11:25PM

  11. singin' ginger see the new top on celtic web page­ out on the 12th june

    From spud, on Fri 15 May 11:21PM

  12. what a tit as for pt222 it was not that when u want­ the season extended and got it celtic whould not got it­ so fu.ck of pleb and grow up and the only hot palce is­ parkhead

    From spud, on Fri 15 May 11:19PM

  13. NOW'S WHO'S LAPHING

    From ANNA, on Fri 15 May 10:17PM

  14. BROADFOOT IS TODAYS WINER OF EGGHEAD

    From ANNA, on Fri 15 May 10:16PM

  15. BROAD FOOT IS TODAYS WINER OF EGGHEAD

    From ANNA, on Fri 15 May 10:15PM

  16. CBOOM RIGHT IN YOUR FACE

    From ANNA, on Fri 15 May 10:13PM

  17. SIT DOWN SHUT UP HE HE HE HE HE HE HE HE HE HE

    From ANNA, on Fri 15 May 10:12PM

  18. WHO LIKES BROADFOOT HE IS @#$% HA HA HA HA

    From ANNA, on Fri 15 May 10:11PM

  19. RANGERS PLAERS ARE STUPID!!!

    From ANNA, on Fri 15 May 10:09PM

  20. NOW THATS FUNEY­ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­ !!

    From ANNA, on Fri 15 May 10:08PM
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