Hebburn Town FC confirm winger injury blow

Hebburn Town FC have confirmed winger Joao Gomes has undergone surgery on a knee injury that will keep him on the sidelines until the final weeks of the season.

The former South Shields FC winger agreed to a second spell with the Hornets in September last year and was part of the squad that defied to odds to be crowned as Northern Premier League champions and secure a historic promotion into the National League North earlier this year.

It was the 23-year-old winger that scored their second goal in a final day win against Rushall Olympic that ended any doubt over the destination of the league title and ensured Daniel Moore’s men could prepare to face the likes of Morecambe, Darlington and South Shields this season.

However, a knee injury that was identified during Hebburn’s preparations for the campaign has ensued Gomes has remained on the sidelines during the first month of the season - and the club have now confirmed Gomes has undergone surgery and will not be available until the ‘back end o the season”.

A statement released by the club read: "Spectators may have noticed that Joao Gomes has not featured for The Hornets since pre-season.

“Joao picked up an unfortunate injury during pre-season that resulted in him missing our first few games, further diagnosis and scans have revealed Joao requires surgery. He has undergone surgery Today and the club wish him well in his recovery. It’s anticipated that Joao will not feature for the Hornets until the back end of the season now. All the best Joao everyone at the club is behind you.”

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