...and I'm running a marathon to raise cash for his recovery and hopefully get him a better leg than the clog on a stick the NHS will give him

 

A lot of you will already know the story, but on a dark October morning back 2022 my brother Ant suffered catastrophic injuries after falling off the ledge of a property we worked on together.

 

He pretty much broke every bone in both legs including heel, ankle a triple open compound fracture on his right leg.

 

Fast forward 3&half years, 10 operations, skin transplants and a gazillion complications he's reached the point where his right leg is being amputated.

 

This despite all the best efforts from all involved in trying to save his leg, the constant chronic pain, infections and various other complications has left him with no other option.

 

After the amputation he will face a long and tough recovery but hopefully this decision will get him his life back and start again with the best prosthetic leg we can get him.

 

Thank you in advance for any donations to aid him through his recovery.

 

My marathon is in Manchester on 19th April 2026

 

 

 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/adam-rramsden1958?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=WA

 

Thanks in advance for any donations chaps.

Best put the bacon butty down.

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

Indeed. If I was to mention that even on here I'd be instantly sentenced to a thousand lashes with 6mm micro-bore hose pipe with female brass connector on the end.

Outside Uncle Brian's it is then 

20 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said:

Outside Uncle Brian's it is then 

So it seems....

Just a quick reminder that there is no evidence that ice baths do anything other than make you feel very cold 😁

22 minutes ago, kent_white said:

Just a quick reminder that there is no evidence that ice baths do anything other than make you feel very cold 😁

I do half an hour in the sauna then 3 minutes at 12 degrees 

One thing they do is stop me sweating so I'm all for it

34 minutes ago, kent_white said:

Just a quick reminder that there is no evidence that ice baths do anything other than make you feel very cold 😁

is it the same with cold showers as well? - My mate swears by them....I tried once, and decided it wasn't for me.

1 hour ago, kent_white said:

Just a quick reminder that there is no evidence that ice baths do anything other than make you feel very cold 😁

I watched that documentary about Big Sam the other day, with the cryotherapy chambers.

Also seen one about Andy Murray- he had baths full of ice.

They claimed to have data on improved healing etc.

Is this all bollocks then?

Are cold showers in the morning just an unnecessary fad amongst health fanatics?

Can't say I've ever had a cold morning shower, or an ice bath so wouldn't have an idea.

5 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I watched that documentary about Big Sam the other day, with the cryotherapy chambers.

Also seen one about Andy Murray- he had baths full of ice.

They claimed to have data on improved healing etc.

Is this all bollocks then?

Are cold showers in the morning just an unnecessary fad amongst health fanatics?

Can't say I've ever had a cold morning shower, or an ice bath so wouldn't have an idea.

Yeah the benefits are massively overstated. There's some (weak evidence) that they might reduce stress and anxiety after 12 hours. But no evidence that they stimulate protein synthesis or muscle growth or help help repair tissue damage or any of the other claims you hear about them. 

And the evidence for cryotherapy is even shonkier than I've baths. 

I've no doubt it feels amazing to get out of one. But for me it's Feb equivalent to wearing a pair of trainers 3 sizes too small so that it feels amazing when you take them off 😁

5 hours ago, kent_white said:

Just a quick reminder that there is no evidence that ice baths do anything other than make you feel very cold 😁

Two nutmegs and a chipolata... no thanks

33 minutes ago, Dimron said:

Two nutmegs and a chipolata... no thanks

Spare a thought for those blokes who are that size before the ice bath.

3 hours ago, kent_white said:

Yeah the benefits are massively overstated. There's some (weak evidence) that they might reduce stress and anxiety after 12 hours. But no evidence that they stimulate protein synthesis or muscle growth or help help repair tissue damage or any of the other claims you hear about them. 

And the evidence for cryotherapy is even shonkier than I've baths. 

I've no doubt it feels amazing to get out of one. But for me it's Feb equivalent to wearing a pair of trainers 3 sizes too small so that it feels amazing when you take them off 😁

Woman I used to work with (decent handful) her husband is a sports scientist and would recommend a cold plunge after a sauna 

Gym I used to go to had Hull FC rugby players doing the same so they think there must be summat in it 

He also said there's loads of people who think you can sweat alcohol out of your system, which is complete bollocks 

Edited April 16Apr 16 by DirtySanchez

5 hours ago, DirtySanchez said:

Woman I used to work with (decent handful) her husband is a sports scientist and would recommend a cold plunge after a sauna 

Gym I used to go to had Hull FC rugby players doing the same so they think there must be summat in it 

He also said there's loads of people who think you can sweat alcohol out of your system, which is complete bollocks 

Sportspeople are some of the worst for believing in pseudoscience. They're probably into 'cupping' as well 😁

 

4 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I watched that documentary about Big Sam the other day, with the cryotherapy chambers.

Also seen one about Andy Murray- he had baths full of ice.

They claimed to have data on improved healing etc.

Is this all bollocks then?

Are cold showers in the morning just an unnecessary fad amongst health fanatics?

Can't say I've ever had a cold morning shower, or an ice bath so wouldn't have an idea.

If you think Andy Murray is cold in an ice bath, wait til you meet him in a lift.

1 hour ago, kent_white said:

Sportspeople are some of the worst for believing in pseudoscience. They're probably into 'cupping' as well 😁

 

That boxer Tommy Coyle used to use the same gym 

His trainer would rub honey into his skin whilst in the sauna 

Thought it was bollocks but never raised it for some reason 

6 hours ago, kent_white said:

Yeah the benefits are massively overstated. There's some (weak evidence) that they might reduce stress and anxiety after 12 hours. But no evidence that they stimulate protein synthesis or muscle growth or help help repair tissue damage or any of the other claims you hear about them. 

And the evidence for cryotherapy is even shonkier than I've baths. 

I've no doubt it feels amazing to get out of one. But for me it's Feb equivalent to wearing a pair of trainers 3 sizes too small so that it feels amazing when you take them off 😁

Kinell, 150 grand for a pointless cryo machine!

No wonder he couldn't sign another striker 😀

Half our squad were in the ice baths in Astley Bridge today

9 hours ago, Sweep said:

is it the same with cold showers as well? - My mate swears by them....I tried once, and decided it wasn't for me.

At least your mate can go back to showering on his own now

4 hours ago, kent_white said:

Sportspeople are some of the worst for believing in pseudoscience. They're probably into 'cupping' as well 😁

 

Aye the big weirdos...

 

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

Aye the big weirdos...

 

Sneaky ginger lad

Offers for those dining it this weekend

 

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRVWAEcY/

10 hours ago, Dr Faustus said:

Sneaky ginger lad

Blackpool rust that mate

Re ice-baths.

They are absolute bollocks unless you're running an ultra marathon then one the day after.

You feel great after because the body has released a load of shit that's to stop you fucking dying.

 

 

 

 

 

16 hours ago, DirtySanchez said:

That boxer Tommy Coyle used to use the same gym 

His trainer would rub honey into his skin whilst in the sauna 

Thought it was bollocks but never raised it for some reason 

Not sure anything could sound more like something for Epstein island. 
 

Just pop in the sauna I will get the honey !