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Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:51 pm
by Red-4-Life
Qantas Socceroos Goal keeper Brad Jones has been granted leave from the 2010 FIFA World Cup ™ camp after receiving news of a serious illness in his family.
Jones left South Africa yesterday to be with his immediate family and it is unclear at this stage whether he will return and participate in the tournament.
FFA has applied to FIFA for the ability to replace Jones in the Qantas Socceroos squad if necessary due to “special circumstances” and is awaiting written approval.
Sad news for Jones.
Good news for Galekovic if FIFA allow him to join the 23-man squad.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:55 pm
by The Chosŏn One
I don't think FIFA will unless Jones has to leave for a serious injury.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:30 am
by devils advocate
Ofor Fuxake wrote:I don't think FIFA will unless Jones has to leave for a serious injury.
His son has been diagnosed with cancer. I think they will allow a replacment.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:45 am
by rooboy1986
Devils Advocate wrote:Ofor Fuxake wrote:I don't think FIFA will unless Jones has to leave for a serious injury.
His son has been diagnosed with cancer. I think they will allow a replacment.
That is terrible news, feel for him...
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:46 am
by PhilDunphy
that's very sad, cancer is a terrible thing even more so for a small child
what should have been one of his happiest moments in life has been destroyed by this horrible news, although I think the WC will be the very last thing on his mind at the moment
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:15 am
by Hosovac
Shocking news, every parents worst nightmare.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:33 am
by ozzie owl
Very sad hope everything goes well.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:47 am
by BADA BING
only 4 years old as well, pray and hope his son fully recovers from this
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:50 am
by Outlaw 2.0
A very sad time ahead for Brad Jones and good luck to his family and his son.
On the other hand it does give Eugene the chance to be one of few A-League keepers at the world cup.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:01 pm
by kmaau
BADA BING wrote:only 4 years old as well, pray and hope his son fully recovers from this
Ditto
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:04 pm
by bapa
That's terrible news for Brad and his family!
I wish and pray all the best to his little boy.
I know Eugene would not like the way he has been granted the 3rd spot keepers position.
But he would do Brad and Australia very proud if called upon
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:08 pm
by Blotto
yep... all the best to Jones and his family in this tough time...
I bet Eugene would be feeling he would rather have Brad Jones at the world cup and not the sad events at home. It's not the way I would want to get a spot in the squad that's for sure...
Hope Jones' son makes a full recovery.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:22 pm
by Red-4-Life
Chivas wrote:That's terrible news for Brad and his family!
I wish and pray all the best to his little boy.
I know Eugene would not like the way he has been granted the 3rd spot keepers position.
But he would do Brad and Australia very proud if called upon
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:55 pm
by TOPGUNJIMMYAUFC
Red-4-Life wrote:Chivas wrote:That's terrible news for Brad and his family!
I wish and pray all the best to his little boy.
I know Eugene would not like the way he has been granted the 3rd spot keepers position.
But he would do Brad and Australia very proud if called upon
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:17 pm
by gee_kay
Very sad news for Brad and his family wishing the lad a speedy recovery
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:13 pm
by COLOSSUS
How very sad. Forget about the World Cup, this a tragic situation for any family to be put through and my prayers and best wishes go to Brads son and his family at this difficult time for them. God Bless!!!
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:23 pm
by redmum
Red-4-Life wrote:Chivas wrote:That's terrible news for Brad and his family!
I wish and pray all the best to his little boy.
I know Eugene would not like the way he has been granted the 3rd spot keepers position.
But he would do Brad and Australia very proud if called upon
So sad.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for the young lad.
No parent should ever have to watch their child go through such a devastating illness.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:58 am
by Token
Such a sad situation for Brad and his family. Can't imagine what the family is going through. Best wishes and a speedy recovery.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:59 am
by Loppermann
Ofor Fuxake wrote:I don't think FIFA will unless Jones has to leave for a serious injury.
have you never worked?
I imagine FIFA would work on a similar basis for leave - medical or compassionate
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:32 am
by coachingsoccer
Chivas wrote:That's terrible news for Brad and his family!
I wish and pray all the best to his little boy.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:48 am
by Hawkesy
Qantas Socceroos Goal keeper
I thought he played for australia.
Terrible news though, hope it all goes well for him and his kid.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:00 am
by The Kop
Sadly jones' poor young lad passed away yesterday.
Rip.
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:30 pm
by Porky
How horrible. I can't think of anything that is worse than losing your child
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:59 am
by redmum
Porky wrote:How horrible. I can't think of anything that is worse than losing your child
Agree. No parent should ever have to attend their child's funeral.
Terrible news
RIP little man
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Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:42 am
by BADA BING
very sad news, may he rest in peace
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:17 pm
by bapa
Very sad news, condolences!
Re: Brad Jones granted leave from Socceroos camp
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 2:35 pm
by Red-4-Life