Grassick overwhelmed by support

Chris GrassickScotland’s hockey captain Chris Grassick has been overwhelmed by messages of support since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament which is expected to sideline him for a year, writes Nigel Duncan.

The 25-year-old is now recovering in London after damaging his right leg in an accident playing for Great Britain against Germany in Dusseldorf last Thursday.

Edinburgh-born Grassick, who captained Scotland in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, faces surgery soon and a lengthy rehabilitation programme. The former Inverleith player, who is currently captain of the Surbiton squad, suffered the injury on a counter-attack but remains positive about his future.

He said: “I drove as fast as I could towards the opposition goal and cut back on the inside. My right leg just gave way and I knew then that it was bad.”

The Napier University graduate said: “I’ve received lots on messages and I would like to thank those people who have been in touch. People have been so kind and it is much appreciated.”

He added: “They say it could take a year to get me back playing but I still love playing hockey and I will do everything I can to get back on the pitch again.”

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