A Norfolk footballer is unable to play or work for the "foreseeable future" after suffering an injury during a match that had to be abandoned. 

Haydn Davis, who player for Wroxham, was hurt in a game away at Felixstowe & Walton United on Saturday.

The Isthmian League North Division game was stopped while Mr Davis was treated and he was taken to hospital in Ipswich soon after due to the severity of the injury.

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Having suffered a "very serious" leg and ankle injury, he will need to undergo an operation at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital that Wroxham say will see him unable to play football or work for the "foreseeable future". 

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A club spokesman said: "Our gratitude goes out to Felixstowe & Walton United who generously donated the prize and proceeds from Saturday’s 50/50 draw to Haydn and have offered to hold a collection for him when the match is replayed later in the season.

"Meanwhile, our players, the coaching staff and club officials are also donating to a fund to assist Haydn.

"At Saturday’s home game vs Brightlingsea Regent, there will be a collection at the ground and we would ask supporters to be as generous as possible as a bucket is passed around."