Former Bournemouth and Brighton midfielder, Wes Fogden, sustained two fractured vertebrae in his neck during a recent FA Trophy match, leading to the game’s abandonment. The incident occurred while playing for Dorchester Town against Basingstoke Town over the weekend. Fogden, aged 37, who also serves as a player-coach for Dorchester, was conscious and communicative as he was transported to the hospital for scans, which confirmed the severity of his injury.
Dorchester Town provided updates on Fogden’s condition, announcing that the match, interrupted by the injury, would be rescheduled for Tuesday evening. Messages of support poured in from various football clubs and fans, expressing well-wishes for Fogden’s swift recovery.
Having started his career at Brighton, Fogden has amassed over 500 appearances for league and non-league teams. He notably contributed to Bournemouth’s promotion to the Championship during his time with the club. Other clubs, including Yeovil Town and Poole Town, joined in extending support to Fogden during this challenging time.
Dorchester Town competes in the Southern League Premier Division and entered the FA Trophy in the third qualifying round. Last year’s FA Trophy champions were Aldershot Town, who triumphed over Spennymoor Town in the final. The upcoming competition is set to feature Aldershot Town and 23 additional teams from the National League Premier.
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