Hayward misses final match

Last updated : 06 May 2004 By Mad Tyke
Reds midfielder Steve Hayward has been ruled out of the Stockport County match after spending the night in hospital.

Steve fractured a rib and suffered a collapsed lung after falling during a practice match.

Hayward is now in a stable condition but will be sidelined for up to six weeks.

Barnsley physio Rob Magnusson told the club's official website: "Steve landed chest first on a heel during a practice game,".

"He suffered a broken rib and had difficulty breathing so we rushed him to hospital by ambulance.

"He had an X-ray which showed his lung had partially collapsed but was stable. He has now been discharged from hospital."