Fears for Hopley's future

COLWYN BAY management and players are in shock tonight (Oct 3) after news from the hospital that there are early fears that Rob Hopley may not play again after sustaining a serious knee injury in the FA Trophy defeat to Witton Albion.
Manager Neil Young reported: "It is terrible news. Rob has ruptured his cruciate knee ligaments and the doctor at the hospital fears he may not be able to play competitive football again.
" I am just devastated for him and all our thoughts are with him. At this moment nothing else matters"
I echo that and send my best wishes to Rob for his recovery and hope against hope that the doctor is proved wrong. He is a super bloke and has been fantastic for Colwyn Bay, both in attack and as a centre back, since signing last year - he will be badly missed.
He scored over 20 goals for the Bay last season and is top scorer again this season with seven.
This latest blow comes after Graham Branch had to give up the game after suffering a serious eye injury playing for the Bay at Rossendale last season, while Danny Hughes has not played since breaking his leg in two places at Woodley Sports on Boxing Day.