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NO OXYGEN: Itumeleng Khune is stretchered off during the Premiership match between Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium, in Durban. PHOTOS: GALLO IMAGES

'TO BE CHARGED': Vladimir Vermezovic during the Absa Premiership match between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs.

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PSL officials say they plan this week to charge the Serbian-born coach with bringing the league into disrepute following his criticism of the attention Khune received from stadium personnel after a horror clash of heads with Lamontville Golden Arrows striker Thamsanqa Gabuza in last Wednesday's league clash.

But a detailed report on the incident from Chiefs doctor Shaheen Abraham, who took charge of Khune's care in the absence of stadium medical personnel, backs Vermezovic's assertions and could prove embarrassing to the PSL, who moved swiftly at the end of last week to counter the coach's claims but seem to have missed the point in a frenzy of press activity.

Chiefs are angry about an apparent failure in medical procedure immediately following the clash of heads and written to the league to assert: There was no oxygen brought onto the pitch nor offered to Khune by any of the stadium medical staff while he was lying prostrate on the pitch.

"He needed oxygen whilst he was unconscious and had laboured breathing as is basic emergency procedure," says Abraham.

The stretcher bearers had no knowledge of "head injury with loss of consciousness protocol", which translates into being unaware of the dangers of potential spinal injury and knowing not to move a player in case of potential paralysis. Abraham had to stop them from trying to move the unconscious goalkeeper.

Two players were knocked out but only one spinal board was brought on. Abraham stresses in his letter this was the only stretcher available.

Chiefs were not introduced to the stadium doctor nor the Advance Life Support personnel on site at any stage before or after the game.

Normal protocol in the case of player losing consciousness dictates resuscitation procedures, meaning an ALS pack be brought onto the pitch. This did not happen. Abraham had to accompany Khune to hospital, leaving the team without a doctor.

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Fri May 24 20:37:04 SAST 2013 ::

Apr 2, 2012

Vhamsanda

I do not like VV's performance at Chiefs now. But his utterances regarding Khune's medical treatment should not be dismissed for the sake of showing power. He may be having a point.
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Apr 2, 2012

Mhungumbye

Stay away from PSL, U have hollard to look after him claims muus.
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Apr 2, 2012

Crown

Players' safety on the pitch should never be compromised, all players for that matter. If there's protocol that guides such incidents, then such protocol should be observed/followed. Charging VV for raising his concern regarding the Khune's case is a bit harsh I think.
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Apr 2, 2012

little

Take them VV, take them

Psl ya Pedah serious,


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Apr 2, 2012

HORATIO7

PSL you can charge VV all you want but the fact of the matter is every player's safety is vitally important in every game, period.

finish & klaar. but before you decide on charging him, PSL please go & read Occupational health & safety Act as well as Basic Conditions of employment Act .
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Apr 2, 2012

letwadi

@Mhungumbye, I never thought I will say this, but bro you have sinked to the lowest ebb of stupidity. wht does hollards have to do with an injured player on the field? At the end of the day, when these players are done with theirs duties, they are human like me and you. With your comment, you deserve an award , a pegion soiled statue.
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Apr 2, 2012

LESSON1

@Mhungumbye
Stay away from PSL, U have hollard to look after him claims muus.
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you 109% right

why he kept yada yading about khune's head as if he was left alone on the pitch !!
who is him anyway to talk about PSL stadium doctors ?

let hollard do it's job !!! ki ki ki ki ki
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Apr 2, 2012

LESSON1

@HORATIO7
PSL you can charge VV all you want but the fact of the matter is every player's safety is vitally important in every game, period.

finish & klaar. but before you decide on charging him, PSL please go & read Occupational health & safety Act as well as Basic Conditions of employment Act .
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and who are you since u no too much ? (Geniues )
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Apr 2, 2012

ntiki

This PSL is out of order how can they charge VV on that.
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Apr 2, 2012

Papage

Clueless PSL, just like their Sister SAFA, they only care about monies and nothing else. Khune's Insurance should put a claim for him, so that they can take them to court, to prove their stupidity.
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