- Sam May has had an incredible recovery
- Soccer star fell from pub roof
- He still wants to return to football
Football star Sam May has earned the nickname “miracle man” after making an incredible recovery from the serious injuries he suffered after falling from a pub roof last month.
West Adelaide footballer May, 24, fell from the roof of the Port Lincoln Hotel in the early hours of the morning and suffered “life-changing injuries” after a SANFL match against Norwood.
He was discharged from the Repat health facility in Daw Park and is understood to be in good spirits.
Bloods coach Adam Hartlett described May’s recovery from serious head and facial injuries as “amazing” and “unbelievable”.
“I was sitting at home (on Friday) looking after my youngest daughter and I got a text from Sam at 9am,” Hartlett told News Corp.
Sam May has been dubbed the ‘miracle man’ for his incredible recovery from an accident
May fell through the roof of a pub in Port Lincoln last month.
“He said, ‘Can I call you to chat?'” I say, ‘dude, let’s talk.’
‘We talked for about 10 minutes and it was just amazing, amazing to hear his voice again.
“I wanted to wish the boys the best for the game (Saturday’s clash against North Adelaide) and say I appreciated all the support myself, the club and the boys have shown.
“It was amazing to hear from him and he believes he will soon come to the club and say good morning to us.”
While May still has a long way to go, the entire club has been boosted by the 24-year-old’s recovery.
The soccer star does not rule out playing soccer again, although a few weeks ago it seemed impossible.
“He actually mentioned that to me,” Hartlett said.
“He said he won’t play this year and I told him I don’t care if you don’t play again, man, as long as you’re happy and healthy and there are no lasting effects.”
There were fears for May’s life immediately after his fall and the club considered forfeiting their next match against South Adelaide, with the players shaken by the accident.
May is a defender for the West Adelaide Bloods in the SANFL competition. He was placed in an induced coma after suffering “life-changing injuries” in an off-field incident.
But players are using May’s resilience as motivation to keep fighting.
“He’s a very strong, resilient young man, a fighter, and we talk about Sam before every game, the importance of being brave and the opportunity we have to make the jump shot every week when our teammate can’t do it.” that,” Hartlett said.
‘I think it’s been very important to recognize that.
‘Sam really wants to get back here.
“I think being in front of too many people is too stimulating for him right now, but as he continues to work on his rehab and recovery, and once time goes by, we’ll see what happens.”
