Mulbarton Belles player suffers horrific injury in match

Amy Coaker, who plays for Mulbarton Belles, was taken to hospital after a tackle left her with a broken leg in two places as well as a fractured and dislocated ankle. 

The 27-year-old then faced a four-and-a-half-hour operation and was left with a huge cast on her leg.

The match on September 17 against North Walsham was abandoned after the incident.

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Amy Coaker with her two-year-old son Noah (Image: Kelly Bloom)Amy, who has played football since she was eight years old, said: "A player came in from my side and the next thing I know I'm on the floor and I couldn't get up.

"One of the hardest things is that I don't think I can get back on the pitch again, my boys need me and they were so confused."

She now requires round-the-clock care and is unable to take care of her two young children. 

Amy left the house for the first time since the accident on Sunday to visit her teammates at Mulbarton. 

"It lifted my spirits to see the girls again but I paid for being out of the house with the pain," she said.

"It might have mentally and physically affected me but I don't want other young females to let this knock them back. 

"Even if I can't play I'm definitely still going to be involved with the team."

The teammates were reunited on Sunday (Image: SG Photography)Amy, who lives in Attleborough, is now unable to return to work after her maternity leave and has been forced to cancel a trip to Butlin's for her son Archie's first birthday. 

She does not know when she will be able to walk again as a result of her injuries. 

She added: "The team and my manager were fantastic and my family have been a huge support. 

"Football has always been my absolute passion, it was my saving grace but I can't put myself in this position again."