Injury blow for Ben Doherty as Aaron Canning makes Coleraine return

Coleraine suffered a major injury blow on Saturday after influential midfielder Ben Doherty broke his collar bone in the win over Carrick Rangers.
By Steven Crawford
Published 3rd Jan 2021, 21:49 BST
Updated 3rd Jan 2021, 21:50 BST
Coleraine midfielder Ben Doherty. PICTURE: David CavanColeraine midfielder Ben Doherty. PICTURE: David Cavan
Coleraine midfielder Ben Doherty. PICTURE: David Cavan

The Bannsiders’ leading scorer, who broke the deadlock in the 3-0 win at The Showgrounds, sustained the injury in an awkward fall in the second half.

“Broken collarbone and surgery needed, not the best start to the new year but the goals don’t change,” Doherty tweeted after the game.

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There was a big boost for Coleraine boss Oran Kearney though as key defender Aaron Canning returned to action.

Canning looked to be on his way out of the club after being placed on the transfer list in the summer, but Kearney says he has earned his recall.

“I think we’re all delighted to see Aaron back,” said Kearney.

“It’s one which has been a journey for us all I suppose more than anything else.

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“At this point in time, the key thing is he has earned his shot at being back.

“There’s nobody doubting his qualities and what he brings to us as a team.

“I think along with everybody else I am delighted to see him back.”

There was also bad news on the injury front for Dungannon Swifts as Dylan King was ruled out for the season after sustaining an ACL injury.

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The defender picked up the injury in the game against against Linfield on December 19.

Scans confirmed the extent of the injury, with the player now likely to miss the remainder of the season.

Matthew Shevlin in Coleraine switch from Linfield

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