'Shellito was taken off suffering from twisted blood!' (United team-mate Pat Crerand after Best had given Chelsea full-back Ken Shellito a torrid time.)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pat Crerand comments that Shellito was badly injured after a tough match with Best.
- In plain terms
- Shellito left hurt from Best’s play.
- What can you take from it?
- Intense competition can cause serious injury.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What responsibilities do players have to opponents?
- How should injuries be reported?
Another view
The language is dramatic and may exaggerate the condition.
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