Rochdale Football Club and Academy are shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news regarding Ellis Robinson.
The former Dale Academy player, who is 17-years-old, suffered serious neck and spinal injuries last week, following a freak accident while playing the sport that he loved.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ellis and his family at this time, and we are offering our full support.
Ellis has a long journey in front of him as he begins the fight to walk again, and his family and friends are raising money to aid his road to recovery. They’ve set up a GoFundMe page for donations > https://www.gofundme.com/zsrwnfr8
Rochdale Football Club will also be raising money for Ellis – full details will announced in the coming days.
You can show your support on Twitter by tweeting @teamellis and using the #teamellis
From everyone at Rochdale Football Club, we wish Ellis the very best in his recovery. Get well soon, Ellis!