The Bank Holiday Non-League football programme is supposed to be joyous and enjoyed by all. But sadly, the derby at Reachfields between Hythe Town and Ashford United will only be remembered for the horrific injury suffered by Ashford’s Adem Ramadan. 

With the scoreline still blank in the first half, Ramadan suffered a truly horrific double leg break of his tibia and fibula. 

One Asford United fan at the game told us: “I’ve never heard anyone scream as much before. I’ve never seen anything that bad on a football field before!” 

In a message from Nuts-and-Bolts boss Kevin Watson posted on the club’s website, he paid tribute to those who had treated his stricken player saying.

“…true appreciation must go to the medical staff from both clubs who acted with the upmost professionalism. Secondly to all those associated with Hythe Town Football Club; The management, staff and players responded with admirable care and consideration and for that we thank you. The spectators from both clubs rightly clapped Adem off as he was taken to the ambulance.” 

He went onto to add, “to our players who have witnessed a valued teammate endure such an injury, you demonstrated what is means to be a great teammate…” 

“…Adem was tasked with the challenge of getting back to his best. I’m sure those that have witnessed his performances over preseason and in this early part of the season will agree that he was meeting that challenge.” 

“… He will now be put in a cast for 48hrs and then will have surgery on his leg to help repair the breaks.” 

Our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery are sent by KSN this morning on behalf of the Kent Football Family!