Staveley Miners Welfare's captain looks set to sit out the rest of the season.

Goalkeeper Martin Kearney is out of action for six weeks following a stress fracture in his foot, says the club's website.

It's described as a "sickening blow" as "Martin's ability, confidence and organisational skills have been a massive part of the team's huge improvement since Darren Bland came to the club and signed Martin in November and his presence will be a major loss in the remaining fifteen league games of the season."

The statement continues: "With so many games at all levels over the next two months, a replacement keeper is being sought and the club hope to make an announcement as soon as possible."