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Smith suffers setback
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Gresley Rovers striker Keiron Smith has suffered a heart-breaking setback in his bid to shake off a knee injury.
The 31-year-old frontrunner was due to take part in a reserve team game last night after testing his fitness in a Sunday game.But Smith’s weekend comeback bid lasted only a few minutes and it now seems likely he will not play again this season.
Smith suffered the injury in an x-rated challenge by Rushden & Diamonds skipper John Flower on December 19th.
It was later diagnosed as a torn cartilage but the striker was hopeful of being able to play on after a 12-week lay off.
But now those hopes are in tatters with Smith likely to require an operation.
Meanwhile, midfielder Tony Marsden, who broke a bone in his leg in a cup game – also against Rushden & Diamonds – continued his comeback for Rovers reserves in a 2-1 win over Stratford Town reserves last night.
