On-loan defender Pim Balkestein was stretchered off after being treated on the pitch for 10 minutes as Brentford lost 3-2 to Swindon at the County Ground. The Dutchman was taken off wearing a neckbrace while oxygen and spinal boards were brought on to the field after a mid-air collision with Robins striker Charlie Austin.

Brentford’s official website says the former Heerenveen man went to hospital to have a nose problem checked out: “The Bees' boss [Andy Scott] explained Pim Balkestein had been taken to hospital as he had a problem with his nose and they would find out in due course has happened to him.

“It is understood he also complained of neck pain after a mid-air collision with Charlie Austin and had to be stretchered off with his head locked still.”

The 23-year-old has been told he will not be offered a new contract by the Blues when his current terms are up in the summer.

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jas0999 added 16:57 - May 2 Although Pim will rightly be leaving us in the summer, I wish him a speedy recovery.
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yarmoblue added 19:24 - May 2 ashley lewis=cock ! get well soon pim and good luck for the future
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ITFCed added 19:53 - May 2 ashleylewis- who do you think you are. At least he can play football unlike you as you are a 20 stone middle aged man who thinks he can do better than a professional. Get well soon Pim
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AlwaysBlue added 21:15 - May 2 an old adage but it does take time to adapt to english football - pim wasn't given that time @ITFC. I hope this injury isn't serious and pim can have a fresh start - good luck pim!
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