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Raith Rovers rocked by injury to Dougie Hill

High-flying Raith Rovers have been hit by a serious injury to defender Dougie Hill.

Dougie Hill

Dougie Hill.

  • By Bruce Fegen
  • Published in the Courier : 02.09.10
  • Published online : 02.09.10 @ 08.51am
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He was stretchered off late on during Rovers' 5-3 2009-10 Reserve League Cup Final defeat by Dunfermline at Stark's Park on Tuesday night, and an X-ray has confirmed he's broken his ankle.

Now Hill, who scored the opener in the game, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

A first-team regular last season after signing from Alloa, he's found himself mainly on the bench so far this term, but the loss of such an experienced player is a blow for manager John McGlynn who only has a small squad at his disposal.

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People: Dougie Hill, John McGlynn | Organisations: Raith Rovers FC | Places: Kirkcaldy | Concepts: SFL Div 1, Injury

 

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