Shane McLoughlin and trialist James Alabi netted as Town’s U21s began their season with a 2-1 win at Leeds, however, the game was marred by what looked a serious injury suffered by Blues midfielder Monty Patterson.

Patterson (pictured) was stretchered off on 63 after receiving lengthy treatment on the pitch having suffered what reports suggest may be a broken leg when landing awkwardly.

The 18-year-old had come on as a sub having only recently returned from spending much of the summer away with the New Zealand U20 and U23 squads.

Leeds went ahead early on via Frank Mulhern in the second minute but Irish U18 international McLoughlin equalised on the half hour when he turned home Cameron Stewart’s cross.

On-trial striker Alabi sealed the win eight minutes from time. Alabi, who started up front for the Blues, was released by Stoke at the end of last season with out making a senior appearance for the Potters.

Never seen anything like that on a football field personally 😩 really hope monty recovers well 🙏 horrible for anyone 😔– Alex Henshall (@AlexHenshall11) August 10, 2015

@PattersonMonty wish you all the best bro 👏 rest up, speak soon x– Alex Henshall (@AlexHenshall11) August 10, 2015

Great 1-2 win away at Leeds yesterday! Also wish @PattersonMonty a speedy recovery 🙌🏽

— Michael Crowe (@MichaelCrowe95) August 11, 2015

A big thank you to everyone for there best wishes on a speedy recovery, it means alot thank you all very much 👍– Monty Patterson (@PattersonMonty) August 11, 2015

The 20-year-old Londoner played youth football with Stoke and Celtic before returning to the Britannia Stadium and then spending spells on loan at Scunthorpe (twice), Mansfield, Forest Green Rovers and Accrington Stanley. In January he had a trial with Dutch side De Graafschap.

U21s: Crowe, Hammond, Bombelenga, Fowler, Robinson, Stewart, Dozzell, Blanchfield, Henshall, Alabi, McLoughlin. Subs: Hayes, Woolfenden, Ramadan, Ford, Patterson.

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Michael11 added 21:21 - Aug 10 Poor lad. Wish him a quick recovery! It sounded like a very bad one from what I saw on Twitter. Apparently his foot was facing the wrong way.
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jjoe_underwood1 added 21:34 - Aug 10 Echo the above on the quick recovery. Look's like we might see the young Irish boys tomorrow as they weren't involved tonight. Not much chance for Henshall and Stewart though by the looks of things. Better season for the U21's this season now the Klug production line is now back in full swing!
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Smithy added 22:14 - Aug 10 All the very best Money get well soon Who is Bombelenga?, that's a proper good name!
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bluefeast added 22:19 - Aug 10 get well soon lad. you did great in that tournament , scored a few etc
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mutters added 22:28 - Aug 10 Poor chap, wish him well with his recovery.
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floridablue added 23:04 - Aug 10 My dogs name is Monty! hoping for a speedy recovery from all Town fans here in Florida
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Sospiri added 07:44 - Aug 11 He'll probably need rods inside his lower leg bones, and plates and screws. Poor guy, and he was doing so well.
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Seasider added 08:47 - Aug 11 Injuries seem to be piling up already with Luke and Reg out from last season;Jonny Parr from pre season and Kevin Bru from Saturday;now Monty, rotten luck for a young lad and hope all works out ok in the end.
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StowTractorBoy added 11:44 - Aug 11 Really gutted for the lad as he looks to be a good prospect for the future. Really hope he recovers fully but will obviously be a long process. Good luck Monty.
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