Spell on the Sidelines for Valentine

It is understood that Hereford United defender Ryan Valentine is likely to spend a spell on the sidelines whilst a stomach injury is sorted.

Valentine missed the FA Cup game against Hythe Town on November 6th with an injury but was fit enough to play against Cheltenham last Saturday. Yesterday he was missing again with what Richard Prime of the Hereford Times described as an 'abdominal injury'.

At present it isn't clear how serious the problem might be and for how long he might be unavailable. However manager Jamie Pitman did mention his injury to the HT last week.

"Ryan Valentine has to see a specialist about a stomach problem which has been troubling him so he may miss out."

No doubt Pitman will clarify in due course.

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