Young midfielder Monty Patterson will undergo surgery on his dislocated ankle on Monday and is facing up to six months on the sidelines.

The New Zealand U23 and U20 international suffered the injury after coming on as a sub during the Town U21 side’s 2-1 win at Leeds on Tuesday.

The 18-year-old fell awkwardly and was treated for several minutes on the pitch before being stretchered off just after the hour mark.

He underwent a scan on Wednesday, which has confirmed that the injury isn’t as bad as initially feared, but will still mean the Auckland-born youngster will be out of action until early next year.

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WhoisJimmyJuan added 14:57 - Aug 13 Poor lad. At least not as bad as first thought so hopefully not career - threatening. Reckon he'll be training again by Christmas. Best wishes Monty.
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raycrawfordswig added 15:22 - Aug 13 Good luck Monty.Come back fighting fit.
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Jimmy86 added 15:33 - Aug 13 Good luck to the lad, got high hopes for him, always see good things written about him, playing for NZ and our U21's. Seems to know where the back of the net is
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Kesgraveblue57 added 15:39 - Aug 13 All the best for a speedy recovery Monty be patient time is a great healer
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therein61 added 17:18 - Aug 13 Great shame for him he has shown great promise in the recent tournament with N.Z and has progressed into the under 21's on his return, just shows what can happen to any player at any time!! keep yer chin up Monty and come back and keep progressing.
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muccletonjoe added 17:29 - Aug 13 It is a huge shame, but only a temporary setback we all hope
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Wallingford_Boy added 17:38 - Aug 13 Shame it wasn't just a leg break, would have been back much quicker. What on earth did they think it was originally to be worse?!?!
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rfretwell added 18:22 - Aug 13 Wallingfordboy, an Achilles tear is a swine to get over. Good that it isnt that. Best wishes Monty.
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jas0999 added 19:46 - Aug 13 I have high hopes for Monty and wish him a very speedy recovery.
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