Bognor Regis Town players and fans rally round to aid injured Ben

Generous Bognor Regis Town fans have raised £2,500 to support midfielder Ben Anderson after he was injured in the 1-1 Isthmian Premier division draw with Cheshunt at the MKM Arena on Saturday.
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Anderson suffered a dislocated ankle and a fractured fibula in a collision, and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he recovers from the double blow.

Former Horndean schemer Anderson, 20, has just signed an 18-month contract with the Rocks, but it seems he will struggle to play again this season for the club given the severity of his injuries.

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And Bognor skipper Calvin Davies reacted immediately by setting up a funding page to ease the financial burden of Anderson -- a self-employed plasterer -- not being able to work. Now kind-hearted supporters have responded magnificently to already surpass the £1,000 target.

Ben Anderson is treated afer picking up his injury on Saturday | Picture: Lynandtrev SportsBen Anderson is treated afer picking up his injury on Saturday | Picture: Lynandtrev Sports
Ben Anderson is treated afer picking up his injury on Saturday | Picture: Lynandtrev Sports

Davies took to social media to tell of Anderson’s plight. He wrote on X, formally Twitter: “Unfortunately most will be unaware but following yesterday’s game with Cheshunt Ben suffered a dislocated ankle and a fractured fibula which will require surgery.

"Ben is a self-employed plasterer and will be unable to work for a substantial period of time. I am sure as a great community club we can get together to support Ben in his road to recovery.”