1) David Busst - Manchester United v Coventry City, April 8, 1996
Arguably the most infamous of footballing injuries.
While the BBC and Sky refrained from showing the stomach-churning effects of the Coventry defender's collision with Manchester United defender Denis Irwin, the look of horror on United keeper Peter Schmeichel's face painted a vivid picture of just how serious the injury was.
Busst suffered a double compound fracture with the impact of the clash causing his cracked fibula bone to pierce the skin.
The match had to be delayed for 15 minutes while the blood was cleaned off the pitch at Old Trafford, while Schmeichel had to undergo counselling for a number of weeks following the incident.
Recovery: Busst never played professionally again. Having faced the very real prospect of having his injured leg amputated, it's likely he felt grateful for being at least able to walk.
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