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Scottish Sun
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Wrexham star Ollie Rathbone taken to hospital after suffering worrying injury in pre-season friendly
The injury will be a huge headache to Dragons boss Phil Parkinson HOSPITAL TRIP Wrexham star Ollie Rathbone taken to hospital after suffering worrying injury in pre-season friendly Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OLLIE RATHBONE was taken to the hospital after Wrexham's pre-season defeat to Sydney FC. The Dragons are preparing for their first season in the Championship Down Under. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ollie Rathbone suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury in Wrexham's pre-season friendly defeat to Sydney FC Credit: Getty Phil Parkinson's troops suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Aussie side, which was compounded by a nasty-looking first-half ankle injury to Rathbone. The 28-year-old injured his left ankle following an awkward landing just before the half-time interval. Rathbone was able to hobble off the pitch after receiving treatment from Wrexham's physio. But he later had to be transported to the hospital to have it further assessed. Rathbone's hospital trip was revealed by Dragons boss Phil Parkinson shortly after the final whistle. Parkinson will no dout now be sweating on the fitness of the prolific midfielder. Rathbone played a significant role in Wrexham's promotion from League One last season. He scored eight goals and provided two assists in 41 league appearances last season. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.


The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Wrexham star Ollie Rathbone taken to hospital after suffering worrying injury in pre-season friendly
OLLIE RATHBONE was taken to the hospital after Wrexham's pre-season defeat to Sydney FC. The Dragons are preparing for their first season in the Championship Down Under. 1 Ollie Rathbone suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury in Wrexham's pre-season friendly defeat to Sydney FC Credit: Getty Phil Parkinson's troops suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Aussie side, which was compounded by a nasty-looking first-half ankle injury to Rathbone. The 28-year-old injured his left ankle following an awkward landing just before the half-time interval. Rathbone was able to hobble off the pitch after receiving treatment from Wrexham's physio. But he later had to be transported to the hospital to have it further assessed. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Rathbone's hospital trip was revealed by Dragons boss Phil Parkinson shortly after the final whistle. Parkinson will no dout now be sweating on the fitness of the prolific midfielder. Rathbone played a significant role in Wrexham's promotion from League One last season. He scored eight goals and provided two assists in 41 league appearances last season. Most read in Sport THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at