Go Fund Me page launched after Frickley player Lloyd Smith suffers serious injury
Frickley Athletic’s NCE Premier game at Keighley Town was abandoned after 64 minutes due to a serious injury to their forward Lloyd Smith.
The club has since confirmed that Smith – who recently rejoined them from Worsbrough Bridge – has suffered a dislocated ankle, leg break and significant ligament damage in his ankle and was needing surgery.
A Go Fund Me page has been set up for Lloyd and can be found at https://bit.ly/4zAP0hf with more than £2,000 so far raised.
On the page Frickley say: “Whilst football is a huge part of Lloyd's life, right now there are far more important things than results on a Saturday afternoon.
“The road to recovery is going to be a long one, and sadly, this injury will also mean Lloyd faces a considerable period away from work, bringing with it financial pressures at an already incredibly difficult time.
“That's where we, as a football family, can make a difference. We've set up this GoFundMe appeal to help ease some of the financial burden on Lloyd during his recovery, allowing him to concentrate on what matters most – getting fit, getting healthy and getting back on his feet.
"Whether you're a Frickley supporter, a former teammate, an opposition player, or simply someone who loves grassroots and non-league football, we're asking you to come together and support Lloyd.
“No donation is too small. Every single pound will make a difference, and if you're unable to donate, simply sharing this appeal would mean the world.
"Football is more than just 90 minutes. It's about community, togetherness and looking after our own when they need us most. Let's show Lloyd that the entire football community is behind him.”
Frickley were able to complete their game in midweek and were unlucky to lose 1-0 to leaders Dearne & District who scored late after Will Jenkinson was controversially sent-off.
They are back in action on Tuesday night in a quarter-final Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup tie at home to Rossington Main and host Knaresborough Town on Saturday in the league.
Kinsley Boys continued their climb up to tenth in the NCE Division One with a 4-2 win at Route One Rovers.
Liam Owen’s goal on the stroke of half-time had them narrowly ahead at the break.
David Bayoh hit back for the hosts early in the second half and Reece Thompson put them ahead with 22 minutes remaining. But Kinsley produced a strong finish with Lucas Stubbs (two) and Charlie Clegg on target to complete a terrific win over opponents in the top five at kick-off.
They host Athersley Recreation this Saturday.
Hemsworth MW battled to a valuable point at South Leeds in their Division One game.
Dyllan Drovi put Wells ahead in the opening half, but James Law equalised 20 minutes from time.
Hemsworth are not now in action until next Wednesday when they are at home to Appleby Frodingham.