Rodgers has Spleen removed

Statement on behalf of Down County Board and Bronagh Rogers (Mother)

Down footballer, Ambrose Rogers was admitted to the Mater Hospital in Dublin yesterday following an abdominal injury towards the end of the Down v Wexford game. Following assessment he underwent surgery to remove his spleen.

He is currently recovering from the surgery and his condition is described as stable. All the players, management and the Down County Board wish him a speedy recovery.