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Guernsey FC midfielder Matt Loaring has thanked supporters for messages following the news that he will miss a significant chunk of the remainder of the season.
The club's record appearance holder had to come off in the second half of the Green Lions' draw with Badshot Lea on Sunday after an accidental clash of heads with an opposition player.
It was later confirmed that he had fractured his cheekbone and eye socket.
Loaring will be heading off to Southampton for surgery on the injury in the near future.
The 111-goal man, also GFC's top scorer so far this season with nine, said it was really nice to see all the support he has received.
"I've had so many messages from friends and people I have played with in the past and I've seen the comments on the club's social media," he said in an interview for the club's website.
"It's good to hear from everyone - a lot of good wishes from people, which has been touching to know there are a lot of people thinking of me.
"Obviously gutted to miss out on a lot of games. There is never a good time for this sort of thing to happen but it felt like I was continuing on from last season performance-wise.
Pictured: GFC's record appearance holder had to come off in the second half of the Green Lions' draw with Badshot Lea on Sunday after an accidental clash of heads with an opposition player.
"I am hoping to play a part in a few games towards the end of the season. I will have to wait and see what the surgeon says. There could be a chance I could come back March or April time, best case scenario. I'm just focussed on being able to get back by the end of the season so I have a chance to feature in the Muratti. We'll have to see.
"I knew when it happened I had broken something, but I didn't lose consciousness and luckily there was no impairment to my vision and I wasn't concussed."
"I'm likely to have to wear a mask for a bit when I come back, which will be an interesting experience."
Loaring will still be a regular face at Footes Lane between now and the end of the season.
"I'll be down to watch every game, watching with my daughter. I'll hopefully make an appearance in the dressing room here and there, but mainly cheering the team on from the sidelines and enjoying the game from a spectator point of view. I'm sure it will make me want to come back even more."
Pictured top: Matt Loaring celebrates. Images courtesy of Guernsey FC.
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