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Ramsey upbeat over comeback

Author: Sir David Smith
Date: 07/03/2010
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Aaron Ramsey has vowed to return 'fitter and stronger' from the double leg fracture the Arsenal midfielder suffered at Stoke last weekend.

Ramsey, 19, is facing months on the sidelines after a controversial tackle from Ryan Shawcross left the rising star with a fractured fibula and tibia.

"It is very hard to take, but I am young and have time on my side," he explained.

"I had an operation last weekend and while it will take time for my leg to heal, I am determined and focused on overcoming this injury and hope to be back fitter and stronger than before."

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Elsewhere, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Wayne Rooney is to blame for the knee injury which looks set to keep him out of Saturday's trip to Wolves.

Ferguson has told his 28-goal leading scorer to take more responsibility for his own fitness after criticising his decision to play for World Cup online betting third favourites England.

The United boss was annoyed that Rooney played almost the full 90 minutes of the midweek international friendly with Egypt despite reporting for England duty with a minor knee problem.

"I don't think he should have played," said Ferguson. "It is his own enthusiasm that has caused it. His problem is that he can't say no."

Everton's hopes of retaining Landon Donovan appear to be fading after Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena rejected the possibility of a loan extension.

Toffees boss David Moyes revealed on Friday that he was hopeful of extending the USA international's two-month loan spell at Goodison Park.

However, with his loan spell set to expire in two weeks, Arena insists that the forward will report back for pre-season training with his club as planned.

In golf, a dramatic final hole of the day for Thai youngster Kiradech Aphibarnrat secured him top spot after bad weather ended the second day of the Maybank Malaysian Open early.

Aphibarnrat had only reached the 14th hole by the time darkness fell but the 20-year-old chipped in from 30 yards to secure an eagle and sneak ahead of Alejandro Canizares, who topped the leaderboard of those who completed their second round.

Meanwhile, Gareth Thomas has dismissed suggestions that he is too old to switch codes after joining Super League side Crusaders.

The 35-year-old former Wales and British Lions skipper has penned an 18-month deal with the Wrexham-based club after deciding to end his long and successful rugby union career.

Thomas has left rugby union side Cardiff Blues in order to make the move and has hit back at critics who have suggested he will struggle to cope in the 13-man format.

"I've constantly pushed myself to the limit and I constantly push myself against the youngsters at Cardiff Blues," he said.

"I feel that my body is fine, my fitness is fine and this, if anything, will give me more of an appetite for rugby."

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