ANKLE KO FOR BRAID STAR STU.Byline: By DARREN FULLERTON BALLYMENA United captain Stuart King faces a three month lay-off after it was confirmed he broke his right ankle in Boxing Day's 2-0 derby win over Coleraine. It is the latest blow to befall be·fall v. be·fell , be·fall·en , be·fall·ing, be·falls v.intr. To come to pass; happen. v.tr. To happen to. See Synonyms at happen. United boss Roy Walker
Roy Simon Walker (born 31 July 1940 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a British television personality & Comedian, who has worked for many years who also recently lost Gary Haveron and Albert Watson to serious leg injuries. King, 27, who has been a key player for the Braidmen this season, said: "I am gutted. I just fell awkwardly, but my ankle went numb and X-rays later revealed it was broken." The former Linfield and Preston midfielder will be in plaster for up to eight weeks and also faces three weeks rehab to regain fitness. Ballymena assistant boss Jim Grattan said: "It is a huge blow for us. Stuart has been a shining light this season and he has been playing with a real freedom and confidence." King has been an influential player in Ballymena's recent five-game winning streak and rise off the foot of the JJB JJB Just Justin Board (Internet Message Board) JJB Juggernaut Jug Band JJB Joan Jett And The Blackhearts (band) JJB J Jason Branson (psychotherapist & radio show host) Premiership table. CAPTION(S): ANKLE BREAK Stuart King |
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