Buxton Football Club rallies in support of skipper after double leg break
Buxton Football Club and its supporters are rallying in support of captain Connor Kirby, who suffered a “horrendous injury” at the weekend.
He sustained a double leg break after in the National League North opener against Hereford at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium.
The skipper was taken to Manchester Royal where a double leg break was confirmed and he was due to be transferred to Sheffield for surgery.
Buxton FC said: “A huge shout out to the medical staff at the Silverlands for the care that Connor Kirby received after his horrendous injury. Club head physiotherapist Dom Lamb has been joined by newcomers Sunnie Wong and Danny Hancock this season.
"Kirbs is well in himself and has been in contact with us. He’s keen to let Bucks fans know he’ll be doing everything he can to get back as soon as possible!”
Connor was making his 204th appearance for Buxton, having missed only a handful of matches for them over the last four seasons.
It was the second leg break of his career.
Hereford player Preston Bitemo was sent off for the challenge that caused the injury, which occurred midway through the second half.
Earlier, Connor had laid a wreath in honour of club stalwarts Keith Chamberlain and Charlie Cresswell, who died recently.
Charlie was a respected coach and backroom staff member while Keith served on the Buxton FC Committee and the Social Club Committee for a number of years.
The club said: “We were honoured to be joined by members of Charlie and Keith’s family who walked out to the centre circle with shirts bearing the names of both men respectively.
"Both men will be sorely missed by everyone at Buxton FC and our thoughts remain with all of their family and friends.”
A crowd of 1,502 saw Buxton in 2-1 with both goals scored by Sisa Tuntulwana, the second one in stoppage time. Tuntulwana was a summer signing from Gainsborough Trinity.
Buxton are away to Southport on Saturday.