Heatly discharged from hospital after injury in Bangor game

Carrick forward Paul Heatley has been discharged from hospital after being injured in his side's game against Bangor on Saturday.

The 38-year-old collided with the wall surrounding the pitch at Taylors Avenue eight minutes into the second half.

He received treatment at the side of the pitch and was taken to hospital after being placed into the ambulance on a stretcher.

The decision was then made to abandon the fixture by referee Christopher Morrison as there was no ambulance in place after Heatley was transported from the ground.

In a statement on the club's website on Sunday, the club said: "Carrick Rangers can confirm that Paul Heatley was discharged from hospital late last night.

"He is currently recuperating at home with his family.

"Paul and Carrick Rangers would like to thank everyone involved with his care, and for all the messages of support."

Carrick boss Stephen Baxter said on Saturday he felt it was the "right decision" to abandon the game and his players "were not keen to play on".