It has been announced today that Connor Hughes suffered an LCL injury(Torn Lateral Collateral Ligament) at Macclesfield on Tuesday night as well as a small fracture to his knee, in the incident which brought about the penalty for Witton’s equaliser.
No timeline on his return at present but early indications suggest possibly two to three months.
We all wish him well in his recovery.
That’s really bad news all round. We will miss him for sure, let’s hope for a speedy recovery. UTA
UPDATE
Connor Hughes will have surgery today (Tuesday) but unfortunately it does mean that his season is over.
Our thoughts are with Connor and we wish him well in his recovery.
Good luck Connor get fit for next season UTA
Four months ago, we signed Connor Hughes to bolster our forward line. What a job he did. In the 13 games he played he scored 11 goals including a record equalling 4 goals on his home debut.
A contract followed that keeps him with us until the end of next season.
Unfortunately, during our away game at Macclesfield Connor suffered an injury which at first was diagnosed as a grade 2 LCL and micro fracture.
However we now know his injury was misdiagnosed and thus Connor needed to seek help from the PFA. After another scan, it transpires he had a grade 3 full torn ligament of the LCL and torn popliteus tendon and fractured medical bone.
Semi-professional footballers, especially those self employed outside the football world are at risk of damaging their livelihood every time they pull on a shirt and cross the white line. Insurance only does so much and so being an injured player at Non-League level (Even a contract player) can cause major financial issues and stress.
Connor’s more serious diagnosis meant an expensive operation and now unpaid time off work. The PFA and insurance only help out so much, so we are initially trying to raise £4000 to cover the remaining cost of the operation (PFA kindly paid the other 50%).
Yesterday (Tuesday), Connor had a successful operation and we are hopeful if his recovery goes well as soon as the splint is removed he can return to work and subsequently he could be back playing football at the start of next season.
Anything you can spare to go towards the £4000 medical bill will be gratefully appreciated.
Message from 1st Team manager Jon Macken: “Just sending a message of support for Connor, as we know he’s had an operation and needs support in payment for this.
Connor has been tremendous since joining on and off the pitch and he’s a big part of the clubs plans going into next season.
Your support is very much appreciated in helping Connor.”
UPDATE:
An excellent response so far, the amount raised upto now is £940 so almost a quarter of the way there.
Please give as much as you can, it is greatly appreciated and it all helps.
Thank You.
UPDATE:
The total raised now stands at £1,210.
How do you donate? Is there a ''just giving" page?
Scroll up to the white panel with Connor’s photo and click on the panel that takes you to the page.
UPDATE:
The total now stands at £1, 260.
Good luck Connor. Looking forward to your return, even though it won’t be till next season.
UPDATE:
Total now upto £1, 330.
Brilliant. Let’s keep it going.
UPDATE:
Total now £1, 460.
Please keep it going and thank you for your support so far.
UPDATE:
Total now stands at £1, 635.
Thank you for your continued support.
UPDATE:
Total now stands at £1, 700
Thank you for your continued support.
John Flavell posted
Going off track a bit, can’t find Connor’s column.
Do you think the club should congratulate Macc’ as champions whilst asking, if they would like to make a donation to Connor’s fund as it happened against them!
Pure accident, but alas it did happen!
UPDATE:
Total now stands at £1, 725
Thank you for your continued support.
UPDATE:
Total now stands at £1, 780.
Thank you for your continued support.
UPDATE:
Due to a collection held at the final game of the season this afternoon (Saturday), which raised a sum of £530
The total now stands at £2, 310.
Thank you to everyone who donated and for your continued support.
The collection for Connor Hughes at the final game of the season has still not been added to the total so, the total on his fundraising page is not up to date.