Matt Calland has been to see Dave and was in shock how bad Dave is and was close to tears. He left a couple of Shirts/T-Shirts and Signed Team Photo with Daves Parents and has promised that when Dave is awake and in a better way that the players will visit Dave with the Trophy etc and will look to invite him to training etc. Think thats a great gesture from Matt, the Players and the Club.
Dave is still on a ventilator but they have taken him out of his enduced Coma but although his eyes are flickering he is not responding to when people speak or similar. The prognosis is still too early to say how bad David will be affected from his injuries. The Parents once again would like to thank everybody from Neighbours and friends to Fans and people involved with Rugby League and sport in general for the love and concern shown to Dave and themselves. It means alot to them

Thanks for the update mate.

Anything us as fans can do?

Is there a charity that helps or is tied in with the hospital that are providing dave's treatment, perhaps we could raise some money for that,

Anything we do do though would need Dave's family's blessing, and it can't be asked until the time is right.

Was wondering if their is such a thing as say a big online 'get well soon' type card? Similar to how you would sign a petition but it would allow all fans to wish Dave all the best? Maybe a picture of Fax lifting Championship trophy as the main focus?

Ino that Andrea's Gift help out in the neurology dept at LGI (main) and several other hospitals.

i can have a word with Carol Robertson a Representative for andrea's gift if she knows who help out with the hospital dave is in.

Im not on about donations as such, well not at this time, more things to make his immediate environment better, few cards, flags etc?

Any more news? Any sign of him coming out of his coma?

According to Facebook he was sat up in bed the other day but still not fully concious.

Note: this is only third hand info from Facebook. Do not know how true the info is. Perhaps someone at the club could confirm/deny?

Anyone confirm how the lad is? Nearly a month since the final. Hope he makes a full recovery and the scum responsible are brought to justice.

Dave is still in a very bad way. They reckon it will be many months possibly over a year before he gets out of the Hospital. Dave has to basically get his body strong and then they have to see what is wrong if anything with the Brain and how the body functions. He has shown movement in his arm/hands and his eyes have been flickering but there is no sign of Dave speaking at all yet. According to Docs they have said to Family and Friends its very much about being Patient. Do not expect Dave to return to be his normal self, -he has received major blows to the head which can effect various parts of the body like Memory, Speach, Body Co-ordination etc. Until Dave is really in a better way they cant say or willl not say how bad Dave is. Its very hard to gauge when the Hospital also have to be careful what info they give out as they do not want to get hopes up or fancy being in a mess because they said this would happen and it did not.

Best wishes to Dave and his Family, hope in time he can make a full recovery, our thoughts are with you.

I've been looking on here a couple of times a week for updates since this happened.
So tragic, and the scary thing is it could happen to any one of us, nobody knows what's around the corner.
Best wishes and thoughts to Dave, his family and friends.

From a Hull K R family xx

Just you give you an update on Dave's condition from the weekend.
He is a little better and he has was able to hold hands. He has spoken one word and is able to move his eyebrows.. From his reactions he is aware of all that is going on around him, so although small these are positive signs. It is hoped that he will be moved to Leeds as soon as there is a bed available.
His parents are overwhelmed by all the get well messages and wish to thank everybody for their support.
Neil

Good News, Thanks for the update, Keep it up Dave. Keep fighting.