No. Only the infamous Vagana ankle. Then most other players would have lost a leg after having that beast land on them like he did on Keith.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him playing when he was 40, somewhere at some level.

Smith or Ablett to left centre?

As a Wigan fan I will miss him, he was always strong in attack and defense when we played you. Of course we didnt like him but that was an indication of how good a player he was/is.

Smith in the centre for me (unless Webb is still out then it would be Ablett) that is until Watkins is fit.

With Webb back for me of the two smith to slot in there, ablett to stay in the pack

Quote ="Ferdy"Can't really remember him having a particulary long lay off due to injury before.'" The subtle approach .... I like it. I'll reply over on the Juan thread if that's OK: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=495364

Quote ="Ferdy"Can't really remember him having a particulary long lay off due to injury before.'" The subtle approach .... I like it. I'll reply over on the Juan thread if that's OK: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=495364

Loathe him or whatever, especially for being invisible when stood in the way or getting a sly one in in the tackle, no-one can deny his abilities or his very significant contribution to the game over all of SL?

I'll break with tradition, and give him my best wishes and hopes that this is not the final end of his career.

Hope he stays and comes back on the field with Leeds.

if not Ebays an option!

It will be so sad if this is the end of Keith's SL career, the guy is an absolute legend.

Keith Senior is now trending. Rugby League is now officially 'Big Time'.

Pretty impressive show of resilliance from the big man, we shall see how he copes and recovers from surgery now

Wow

, Has RL ever trended? Just proves how much of a legend he is.

A down Keith Senior: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/s ... _1_3408830

A down Keith Senior: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/s ... _1_3408830

I suspect that the club and Senior/his agent will have been at an advanced stage with contract negotiations for next season and who knows, something might have already being agreed or at least in principle and the club were just waiting to make an announcement?

In an ideal world it shouldn't change things as sentiment shouldn't really come into it but I bet he continues with us next year.

Reading between the lines of what Keith says he is talking about getting back for pre season and back to playing next year (I appreciate he could have meant elsewhere) but after so many years of great service to Leeds and Super League in general I bet GH allows him to finish his great career as it should be...on the pitch as opposed to in the treatment room.

I must admit I was/am in the camp that says ''Thanks for being a great servant to the club Keith but time to hang up the boots and here's a position in the junior coaching set up'' But this would be a travesty to end his career like this even though I feel it is time for us to move on

just reading through the comments on the trend, genuine fans all over wishing him all the best; great to see the rugby league world coming together to respect a great servant to the sport.

I remember two former occasions... when the proverbial poo hit the fan with Melbourne Storm and when Widnes 'won' their SL license.

AS A WIRE FAN I AM GUTTED KEITH IS OUT FOR REST OF SEASON.SPEEDY RECOVERY MATE ,YOU ARE ONE OF RUGBY LEAGUES GREATS.

Oh well... Delaney to LC to keep Watkins' place warm and then into the pack. Wilson to RC to build a long term partnership with the already proven talent, Hardaker. Who said youth should not be given its chance ?

Ablett should stay at LF.

Retire now gratefully Keith.....those horses need you. Maybe the odd cameo appearance might be fitting, in the second row, next season to finish your Leeds legend career.

Slightly OT, anyone see Roy Jones Jr at the age of 42 get devastatedly KO'd at the weekend? Thats what it came to for him to consider his future. This was on the same weekend Bernard Hopkins at the age of 45 became a record breaking light heavyweight world champion. Roy Jones Jr's glittering career won't be remember for how it should of been. I hope Keith doesn't make the same mistake and hangs up the boots when he should and not go trying to break records and chase money like Jones did.

Pretty much covers my thoughts as well. It's been a great career and he deserves all the plaudits for it, but there has to be an eventual ending of it at the top level, and I certainly thought it was maybe a season too long for the big guy.

There's opportunities for the younger element to show what they can do though...... just not Smith at centre please!

Well if we could get him on a pay as you play deal that'd be good. I can't see another 1 year extension being handed out until they know whether he'll play again

Most people have a propensity to take the easy safe option ( here Smith or Ablett to centre )..... Then there are life's bold ( not bald - sorry Keith ), more successful risk takers.

Much easier to be a risk taker when it's not your career on the line if that risk blows up in your face and ends up losing you games.

Legend of the game

By far the best centre to play in the Super League, and when at his peak the best centre in the world.

Hope he makes a successful recovery and get to see him grace the hallowed turf at HQ again.

But if he retires lets hope he remains in the game in some capacity.