Andy Wilkinson, local trainer and referee, returns to discuss the MSHSAA Return to Play guidelines for athletes suffering concussions
Missouri State High School Activities Association advocates a seven step Return to Play protocol that was originally outlines by the 3rd International Congress on Concussion in 2008.
I'm happy to introduce a new series. Andy Wilkinson, a Certified Athletic Trainer in Southwest Missouri, will be sharing information with us on topics related to health and recovery. He opens with Concussions.
What is a concussion? To simplify a concussion is a brain injury, a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
It'll be interesting if he finds the back of the net... Image: football365.com
Stoke make the trip up North to Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool look for their second win on the trot in the league. The Reds season only began at Norwich in many senses and it's important Brendan's side keep hold of their momentum now especially at home.
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Playing at Britannia Stadium English Premier League Home Team Stoke Keeper Asmir Begovic Midfield Michael Kightly; Geoff Cameron; Charlie Adam; Dean Whitehead; Forwards Jonathan Walters; Peter Crouch; Defense Andy Wilkinson; Robert Huth; Ryan Shawcross; Marc Wilson; Subs Away Team Man City Keeper Joe [.
Arsenal and Stoke City played to a scoreless draw in the English Premier League on Sunday,
August 26, 2012. It's the second draw of the season for both clubs and the Gunners have yet to
score or concede a goal this season.
Overall, Arsenal were the stronger side and dominated large stretches of the match but couldn't
finish in the final third.
Match just over at Britannia Stadium English Premier League Home Team Stoke Goals & Scorers Keeper
Asmir Begovic Midfield Jermaine Pennant; Glenn Whelan; Geoff Cameron; Michael Kightly; Forwards
Peter Crouch; Jonathan Walters; Defense Andy Wilkinson; Robert Huth; Ryan Shawcross; Marc Wilson;
Subs 81′: in Wilson [.
Match just over at Britannia Stadium English Premier League Home Team Stoke Goals & Scorers Keeper
Asmir Begovic Midfield Jermaine Pennant; Glenn Whelan; Geoff Cameron; Michael Kightly; Forwards
Peter Crouch; Jonathan Walters; Defense Andy Wilkinson; Robert Huth; Ryan Shawcross; Marc Wilson;
Subs 81′: in Wilson [.
Playing at Britannia Stadium English Premier League Home Team Stoke Keeper Asmir Begovic Midfield
Michael Kightly; Glenn Whelan; Wilson Palacios; Matthew Etherington; Forwards Jonathan Walters;
Peter Crouch; Defense Andy Wilkinson; Robert Huth; Ryan Shawcross; Marc Wilson; Subs Away Team
Arsenal Keeper Wojciech Szczesny [.
Stoke City 0-1 Sunderland Premier League 4th February 2012
Martin O'Neill's Black Cats continued their ascent of the table on Saturday against Stoke,
although the very harsh sending-off of Robert Huth on half-time was undeniably a game-changing
moment.
Kenny Dalglish watched Luis Suarez make a goalscoring debut for Liverpool – then backed his
new-look strikeforce to frighten teams at Anfield.
Uruguay international Suarez took just 16 minutes to score after stepping off the bench as a
63rd-minute substitute to secure a 2-0 win for Dalglish's men against Stoke City last night.
Luis Suarez made his Liverpool debut as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Stoke, while Manchester
City slipped eight points behind Premier League leader Manchester United after a 2-2 draw at
Birmingham.
City went ahead on the fouth-minute when Carlos Tevez took a pass from David Silva and put City
ahead with an angled shot that took a slight deflection off Birmingham's Martin Jiranek on its way
into the far corner.
MANCHESTER, England — Javier Hernandez and Nani scored either side of Dean Whitehead's effort as
Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the English Premier League with a 2-1
victory over Stoke at Old Trafford here on Tuesday. A much-changed United made hard work of
defeating a team they had beaten in [.
STOKE CITY, England  - Ricardo Fuller and Kenwyne Jones scored to earn Stoke a deserved 2-0 win
over Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday. Tony Pulis's team controlled the entire match
and only stout Liverpool defending prevented the Potters from going ahead earlier before Fuller
opened the scoring just after half time.
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has confirmed young defender Ryan Shotton is in contention to
start their opening Premier League fixture against Burnley.
Andy Wilkinson and Andy Griffin were widely expected to command the Potters' full-back positions
this season, although Pulis believes the 20-year-old is a genuine contender.
No Premier League manager has ever turned handshakes into such a pullava as Mark Hughes. In fact,
if Mark Hughes and Luis Suarez are ever in the same room, a magnetic handshake field causes them to
repel. The QPR boss is always turning basic post-game etiquette into minor diplomatic incident.
Here's six of Sparky's best [.
Valencia justified their pre-match billing as favourites by becoming the first foreign visitors
to win at Stoke City.
Mehmet Topal's brilliant first-half strike put Valencia in control of this round of 32 tie,
ending Stoke's proud unbeaten home record in Europe in the process. The home side went down
fighting, but it was the Liga outfit who were closest to a second goal when, with 19 minutes left,
Sofiane Feghouli stepped inside Andy Wilkinson and beat Asmir Begović, but not the post, with a
deflected shot.
Liverpool turn their attentions back to the Premier League this weekend when they welcome Stoke to
Anfield after two games in the FA Cup and Carling Cup.
The Reds go into the clash boosted by the news that skipper Steven Gerrard has signed a new
long-term deal which is likely to see him end his playing career at Anfield.
Glen Johnson lauded the performance of Luis Suarez after he capped a dream debut with a Kop end
strike during the 2-0 win over Stoke City on Wednesday night.
Entering the field to a standing ovation after 63 minutes, Liverpool's new No.7 settled quickly
into his stride.
His big moment arrived after 79 minutes when he rounded Stoke 'keeper Asmir Begovic and found the
net despite the attempts of Andy Wilkinson to keep it out.
Ireland defender Stephen Kelly has become Fulham manager Roy Hodgson's first summer capture
after leaving Birmingham City to sign a three-year deal at Craven Cottage.
"I'm delighted to have joined a progressive club which has recently achieved its highest ever
top-flight finish," the defender said.
I ask that question as a prelude to sharing Andy Wilkinson's weekend with you from last week. As
you can see in the photos, he covered a lot of bases. He started his road trip with a drive from
Joplin up to Kansas City to enjoy the KC Wizards game against the LA Galaxy on Saturday. From there
he headed to St Louis where he participated in the St Louis Athletica game against the FC Gold
Pride.
Congratulations to the crew from Springfield who were chosen to represent and earned their way
to Sioux Falls, SD this past week. This team was part of the the fun, and success, of playing and
working at the highest levels.
Back Row Patrick Burns, who worked a semifinal game on Tuesday, and Ryan Cooksey
Front Row Alysan Burgbacher, Mark Lassman-Eul, Andy Wilkinson and Jessica McCutcheon
It was the first trip to Regionals for Alysan, a high school senior-to-be at New Covenant where
she will play on the boys team this season, along with Jessica, who will be a sophomore at Rogers
State (OK).
Congratulations to the crew from Springfield who were chosen to represent and earned their way
to Sioux Falls, SD this past week. This team was part of the the fun, and success, of playing and
working at the highest levels.
Back Row Patrick Burns and Ryan Cooksey
Front Row Alysan Burgbacher, Mark Lassman-Eul, Andy Wilkinson and Jessica McCutcheon
Update Patrick, Ryan, and Andy all worked semi finals on Tuesdays.
A dismal day in Staffordshire didn't dampen the spirits at the Brittania, as Stoke City
overwhelmed the Black Cats from Sunderland with two set-piece goals in the final 10 minutes.
Starting Formations
STOKE CITY FORM: In the first home game for newly-acquired John Carew, Tony Pulis paired him
with Kenwyne Jones at the front of a 4-4-2 shape.
Luis Suarez made his Liverpool debut as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Stoke, while Manchester
City slipped eight points behind Premier League leader Manchester United after a 2-2 draw at
Birmingham.
City went ahead on the fouth-minute when Carlos Tevez took a pass from David Silva and put City
ahead with an angled shot that took a slight deflection off Birmingham's Martin Jiranek on its way
into the far corner.
Fulham striker Moussa Dembele out for two weeks following challenge from Stoke City's Andy
Wilkinson - report - Goal.com Fulham manager Mark Hughes has received some good news as striker
Moussa Dembele is only set to be out of action for two weeks following a horror challenge by Stoke
City's Andy Wilkinson in the League Cup tie on Tuesday night, according to the Daily Mail.
February 20th 2010 Porstmouth 1 2 Stoke
The Daily Mail: Andy Wilkinson received the third and most undeserved red card of his career after
a second yellow for a tussle with Aruna Dindane as they battled for the ball.
March 20th 2010 Stoke 1 2 Spurs
Dean Whitehead sent off after 49 minutes.
Andy Wilkinson clearly and deliberately handballs to keep Lukas Podolski's shot out of goal.
That should have been a penalty and Wilkinson booked. More detailed match report in the earlier
post.
What's in a name? Workers at a pub in Manchester have had their name changed by deed poll to Wayne
Rooney. There are now 10 Rooneys behind the bar at the Shakespeare Inn in Manchester city centre.
Landlord Chris Hilditch has ensured he continues to keep his staff in check though - he has changed
his name [.
