Grim Reaper 186 Posted January 1, 2006 This is the place to discuss Alfredo di Stefano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TNBDS Posted January 1, 2006 I thought his heart operation was successful and that he is now recovering. I wouldn't have picked him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 1, 2006 I thought his heart operation was successful and that he is now recovering. I wouldn't have picked him... I actually agree but, then again, I don't know too much about it either. Perhaps someone more informed could enlighten me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 1, 2006 Well, I believe it was quadruple heart surgery. The initial operation has a 95-98% success rate. He survived. As with all operations there is the risk of infection. He is 79 years old so there is a chance it could slow him down a bit/kill him. If the operation is successful and he gets through the surgery, he is likely to last at last another 10 years as far as his heart is concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 1, 2006 Well, I believe it was quadruple heart surgery.The initial operation has a 95-98% success rate. He survived. As with all operations there is the risk of infection. He is 79 years old so there is a chance it could slow him down a bit/kill him. If the operation is successful and he gets through the surgery, he is likely to last at last another 10 years as far as his heart is concerned. He also suffers from Diabetes, which combined with his heart problems is a very dangerous mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted January 1, 2006 If the operation is successful and he gets through the surgery, he is likely to last at last another 10 years as far as his heart is concerned. It then seems the number 2 spot has been badly cheated. I'm afraid the DL may not get the proper complications that there looking for. Perhaps they should have went with John Kenneth Galbraith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 2, 2006 Perhaps they should have went with John Kenneth Galbraith. Or Estelle Getty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted January 2, 2006 Perhaps they should have went with John Kenneth Galbraith. Or Estelle Getty A new thread is coming to mind on this topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted January 2, 2006 He was one of the greats of world football, inspiring Real Madrid to five European Cups in a row. He will be sorely missed when he dies, which hopefully will occur within the next 12 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 2, 2006 I don't think he's very likley to die in the next year, until his heart attack he was still working as a sort of ambassador for Real Madrid, appearing at press confrences, greeting new players etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted January 2, 2006 You are all so, so, pessimistic. 12 months is a long time - almost a year! DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticky Threads 0 Posted January 3, 2006 di Stephano has been moved out of intensive care. Is that good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted January 3, 2006 Depends from whose perspective you are looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted January 6, 2006 Depends from whose perspective you are looking. From the perspective of the DL, no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 18, 2006 Looks like he's going to be a 2006 miss. His pacemaker has been fitted and he is due to leave hospital soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Beancounter Posted January 19, 2006 Released from hospital today - and not in a box !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1 Posted January 25, 2006 Released from hospital today - and not in a box BOO! Typical Real Madrid cheats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M Busby Airlines 7 Posted January 28, 2006 No Spanish hospitals - the bastards deliberately try to keep you alive.God bless the NHS & Harold Shipman.(The taxpayers angel) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennett_Cerf 2 Posted May 19, 2006 I did an internet search this A.M. on Senor Di Stefano; and, there seem to be no recent health frights for him. Here's to his living several weeks more. Wouldn't it be lovely if he dropped sudddenly during the final hours of December? Has anyone on any past lists done so, or would that become a first? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 19, 2006 I did an internet search this A.M. on Senor Di Stefano; and, there seem to be no recent health frights for him. Here's to his living several weeks more. Wouldn't it be lovely if he dropped sudddenly during the final hours of December? Has anyone on any past lists done so, or would that become a first? if i remember rightly bob monkhouse was a victim of the december chills about 3 years ago. think it was actually the last day in december... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/t...dio/3353445.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,196 Posted May 19, 2006 Wouldn't it be lovely if he dropped sudddenly during the final hours of December? Has anyone on any past lists done so, or would that become a first? Artie Shaw, in 2004, did so, dramatically, in literally, the final hours of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennett_Cerf 2 Posted May 19, 2006 Wouldn't it be lovely if he dropped sudddenly during the final hours of December? Has anyone on any past lists done so, or would that become a first? Artie Shaw, in 2004, did so, dramatically, in literally, the final hours of the year. Thank you Octopus, this is joyous information. Again, I thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted June 11, 2006 Seeing as how it is curretnly World Cup Soccer time I felt it was only right to resurface Alf even though from what I read today while drooling over photos of him as a younger man, he apparently never played in World Cup. Of course this was according to Wrongopedia so it may not be correct. I did notice though that Real Madrid has now inaugurated a stadium with his name. Last up I see he is scheduled to turn 80 next month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted June 11, 2006 drooling over photos of him as a younger man The kit, haircuts and general grooming of the average footballer was a disgrace in those days Bruno. Even the international players looked like farmhands! Do you drool equally over current internationals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted June 11, 2006 Like this you mean? Mind you the ref looks pretty spiffy. Caption anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
