Micah Mbick - 8/3/2026 Taken to hospital after being stretchered off v Newport(p25)

Mbick was stretchered off in the first half of the U's 2-1 win at Rodney Parade and has been taken to hospital.

U's boss Cowley said: “It looks a really, really bad one unfortunately.

“It’s a horrendous tackle and I’m sick and tired of officials. 

“He didn’t even give a foul.

“It was so clear – the fourth official was right there and he saw it all.

"It was completely clear that it was excessive force – it was completely out of control.

"The first foot, OK block tackle, the second foot, he's just taken knee high - it's ridiculous.

"It's a horrible tackle from the boy and I'm so angry with him.

"The officials' first job is player safety and I feel so sorry for the kid, because it looks a really, really bad one."

Reminds me in a very bad way of Dave Challinor - Martin Pringle.  Which I have never forgiven Challinor for. MP was on loan at Grimsby, and if I recall right, they were away at Stockport.

Bloke who did it is called Cameron Evans. Pub team right back wearing no 2. Exactly like Challinor, who never even contacted Pringle to express any kind of contrition or empathy. I know it's not entirely rational but Challinor being able to re-invent himself as a "thoughtful" and articulate manager, winds me up. 

One difference though is that Challinor at least got a yellow.

Best wishes Micah.

Leuth said:

Doubly crushing as that'll end Brighton's interest for now, possibly permanently. When he does come back it'll be with us, but you never know what sort of player comes back from this sort of thing 

And that is why players want to take the big money move when it is there because no-one knows what is around the corner.

And why we shouldnt be surprised when players do get upset if they dont get that move.

Actually, it might be a bit fraught when Mbick gets back for treatment. I suspect he is going to be even more upset he never got the move to Brighton now.

snakedavis said:

Some sort of knee jury MRI will determine what damage has been done.

Do they have to come to a majority verdict? 

Leuth said:

Doubly crushing as that'll end Brighton's interest for now, possibly permanently. When he does come back it'll be with us, but you never know what sort of player comes back from this sort of thing 

Not really bothered about his potential suitors. More that the lad has been smashed with a nasty challenge and is now crocked again, shortly after his last injury. Hope the lad is doing well mentally. 

Likely to be involved in the main squad in some capacity next season, hopefully is in a good enough position for pre season 

Alwaysneil said:

Mmm, fear he wont be if he's suffered serious knee damage. 

One of those you have to wait and see. Last season Ramsay looked like he had done his ACL was back in 3 months. Similarly with Edwards his ankle injury wasn’t great but he was still moving on it afterwards wouldn’t have predicted him to miss the whole season. 

I hope a speedy recovery for him, so was the bloke who tackled him booked for this at least.

wishing Mbick a speedy recovery.

prepared to be shot down here, but having watched it I don't think it's particularly a bad tackle (nowhere near as bad as Cowley had made out - I was expecting an assault before I watched it), the ball is there to be won and it's a block tackle - I'd be disappointed if my defender didn't try and block it.

Obviously it's hugely unlucky with the result, but I didn't even see that as a foul to be honest

come on - those 3 pictures tell you absolutely nothing

he's been very very unlucky with the injury, but it's a contact sport