In the victory over Woking last Saturday, the legendary player from Gateshead sustained major ligament injury, a broken leg, and a dislocated ankle.
According to Rob Elliot, Greg Olley, the captain of Gateshead, has received offers from Sunderland and Newcastle United to help him recuperate from a severe injury that has forced him to stop his season early.
The Heed talisman suffered a broken leg, dislocated ankle, and significant ligament injury after Dion Kelly-Evans’ careless tackle during the first quarter of an hour of last Saturday’s 2-0 victory at Woking. Surgery was subsequently required. Olley has returned to the North East, and Gateshead has confirmed that he will miss the rest of the season without the player who helped them win the FA Trophy Final against Solihull Moors and the National League North championship.
Altruistic Heed supporters have established a donation website to assist club great Olley throughout his expected protracted recuperation. throughout the weekend, former Newcastle players Ryan Taylor, Paul Dummett, and Andy Carroll sent support to Olley on social media. Speaking ahead of his team’s undefeated start to the season with a 3-1 victory over Yeovil Town on Saturday, Gateshead manager and former Republic of Ireland international Elliot said both clubs on opposite sides of the Wear-Tyne divide have also stepped up to support their captain on the arduous road to recovery.
With regards to the fan-driven fundraising initiative, he added, “It’s a really lovely gesture from the fans to do that for him.” “We would want to express our gratitude to the individuals who organised it, and this additional support demonstrates that the club is not the only entity committed to providing him with the necessary resources for his recuperation. It’s great that Newcastle and Sunderland have contacted us and offered to assist with any equipment, facilities, or other requirements that may arise during the process. It only goes to demonstrate how occasionally tragedies unite the community and make you remember that life is about more than just football.
On Monday, Gateshead returns to action as they go to Oldham Athletic in an attempt to extend their winning streak to a fifth game.
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