24-05-2006, 02:53 PM
Ferguson stuurt ook dokter weg!
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Rooney doctor makes Man Utd exit
Stone had been treating Rooney's broken foot
Manchester United have parted company with Dr Mike Stone, the physician in charge of Wayne Rooney's bid to be fit for this summer's World Cup finals.
Rooney will undergo a scan on Thursday to determine whether he can travel to Germany but United insist Stone's exit is not connected with the England star.
"Dr Stone has left after a difference of opinion on a non-footballing and non-clinical issue," said a statement.
"It had nothing to do with any medical treatment to a United player."
But the statement did not specify with whom Stone had the difference of opinion which has led to his departure.
Stone, who had been at Old Trafford for 10 years, has overseen Rooney's recovery since he broke his foot against Chelsea on 29 April.
He liaised with England doctor Leif Sward and gave him updates on the 20-year-old striker's condition over the past few weeks.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been playing down Rooney's hopes of playing in the World Cup while Sward has always remained positive following his consultations with United's medical staff.
Earlier this week Sward claimed Rooney was making "a perfect recovery".
Stone left United on Monday and emailed his former colleagues at Old Trafford to tell them: "I am leaving with immediate effect, it has been a pleasure working with you all."
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Rooney doctor makes Man Utd exit
Stone had been treating Rooney's broken foot
Manchester United have parted company with Dr Mike Stone, the physician in charge of Wayne Rooney's bid to be fit for this summer's World Cup finals.
Rooney will undergo a scan on Thursday to determine whether he can travel to Germany but United insist Stone's exit is not connected with the England star.
"Dr Stone has left after a difference of opinion on a non-footballing and non-clinical issue," said a statement.
"It had nothing to do with any medical treatment to a United player."
But the statement did not specify with whom Stone had the difference of opinion which has led to his departure.
Stone, who had been at Old Trafford for 10 years, has overseen Rooney's recovery since he broke his foot against Chelsea on 29 April.
He liaised with England doctor Leif Sward and gave him updates on the 20-year-old striker's condition over the past few weeks.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been playing down Rooney's hopes of playing in the World Cup while Sward has always remained positive following his consultations with United's medical staff.
Earlier this week Sward claimed Rooney was making "a perfect recovery".
Stone left United on Monday and emailed his former colleagues at Old Trafford to tell them: "I am leaving with immediate effect, it has been a pleasure working with you all."