That's Right, I Said "Split Scrotum."

I'm only posting this because there's not much going on post-Boxing Day, and I feel horrible for the poor guy.

This is injury news that will make every male football fan wince. Chris Whelpdale, a winger for the English club Gillingham, suffered a SPLIT SCROTUM from a high tackle in a Boxing Day match against Crawley. It required 5 stitches to close it back up.

Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler said "It's a horrific injury. He's going to be very sore and I'm sure his wife won't be too happy either."

Whelpdale had this to say to Gillingham's official website:

"It's alright to be fair, I had a bit of a shock when I saw it but when it initially happened I thought it was just a normal whack in the area, but then about three or four minutes later it was hurting, I did have a look and that's when I was a bit shocked. I'm hoping to be fit for Friday, I've just been out and bought a jockstrap, so I'll pad it all up and I should be ok to play on Friday."

Whelpdale also reveals to the site that while his teammates and wife did feel sorry for him, they've also poked fun at him, and his wife "had a giggle."

I hope the poor guy is ok in every way. Quite the story. Read the article from Gillingham's website here.