Crawley's Connolly back for Mansfield clash

Crawley Town defender Mark Connolly will be back in action for Saturday's visit to Mansfield Town, having recvoered from a bash to his windpipe.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Nov 2016, 17:28 BST
Updated 18th Nov 2016, 13:03 BST

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Mark Connolly. Crawley v Barnet. Picture by Phil Westlake SUS-160823-072514001Mark Connolly. Crawley v Barnet. Picture by Phil Westlake SUS-160823-072514001
Mark Connolly. Crawley v Barnet. Picture by Phil Westlake SUS-160823-072514001

He suffered the blow during Reds’ 3-1 defeat at home to Cambridge United last Saturday, forcing him to leave the field and he had to go to hospital for treatment.

The bash caused him to miss Tuesday night’s FA Cup replay at Bristol Rovers.

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Head coach Dermot Drummy said: “Mark missed the FA Cup game on medical grounds but he is OK to play or be involved.”

Mark Connolly seen during the Friendly match between Crawley Town and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Checkatrade Stadium in Crawley. July 16, 2016. James Boardman / Telephoto Images +44 7967 642437 SUS-160408-173041002Mark Connolly seen during the Friendly match between Crawley Town and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Checkatrade Stadium in Crawley. July 16, 2016. James Boardman / Telephoto Images +44 7967 642437 SUS-160408-173041002
Mark Connolly seen during the Friendly match between Crawley Town and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Checkatrade Stadium in Crawley. July 16, 2016. James Boardman / Telephoto Images +44 7967 642437 SUS-160408-173041002

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Mark Connolly seen during the Friendly match between Crawley Town and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Checkatrade Stadium in Crawley. July 16, 2016. James Boardman / Telephoto Images +44 7967 642437 SUS-160408-173041002Mark Connolly seen during the Friendly match between Crawley Town and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Checkatrade Stadium in Crawley. July 16, 2016. James Boardman / Telephoto Images +44 7967 642437 SUS-160408-173041002
Mark Connolly seen during the Friendly match between Crawley Town and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Checkatrade Stadium in Crawley. July 16, 2016. James Boardman / Telephoto Images +44 7967 642437 SUS-160408-173041002

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