Darlington full back Luke Trotman has learned this morning that he could be out for the rest of the season.

Luke went off with an achilles injury a few minutes before the end of Wednesday night’s home 1-1 draw with Gateshead, and an examination on Thursday morning suggests that it has been fully ruptured. He is waiting for a scan to confirm the bad news but he could be missing for the rest of the season depending on when surgery takes place.

Manager Alun Armstrong said; “His injury is a massive blow to us.”

Everyone at Darlington FC would like to wish Luke a speedy recovery.