Swindon Town player announces his season is over after picking up injury

Swindon Town attacker Abu Kanu has announced that he will be out injured for the rest of the season.

Swindon Town will be without the youngster until next summer. He has sustained a ruptured ACL injury and will be sidelined on a long-term basis.

Kanu, 17, has made three first-team appearances in all competitions to date. The teenager can operate up front or in midfield if needed.

He has taken to social media to inform supporters that his campaign has come to an end (see below):

Swindon blow

Kanu’s injury is a big blow for both him and Swindon. The club will no doubt stand by him during his recovery period as they look to get him back up to speed as quickly but as safely as possible.

He has risen up through the ranks of the Wiltshire club and was hoping that this was the year he could get some regular senior minutes under his belt.

The prospect was on the bench against Forest Green Rovers earlier this season. He then got some game time in the Papa John’s Trophy against Arsenal Under-21’s in late August.

Swindon have had a decent start to the new campaign under Michael Flynn after turning to the former Newport County and Walsall boss over the summer. They are currently sat in 5th position.

The Robins are a point off the top three after their 2-2 draw with Morecambe last time out. They are back in action this weekend with a home clash against Grimsby Town.

Scoring goals hasn’t been a problem for Flynn’s side so far and they have found the net on 24 occasions already in their eight outings. That makes them the top scorers in the division above newly promoted Wrexham.

 

 

 

 

‘Another impressive attacking display’ – Swindon Town vs Grimsby Town prediction: The72

The72’s writers offer their Swindon Town vs Grimsby Town prediction ahead of the League Two clash on Saturday.

Swindon Town come into this tie as one of just two unbeaten teams left in League Two. They’ve won four and drawn four in their first eight games and that run leaves them sat in 5th place in the table.

Michael Flynn’s men have been the division’s free-scoring side, netting 24 goals in eight matches. Jake Young has been in fantastic form, netting nine goals and providing four assists thus far.

As for Grimsby Town, they find themselves in 17th place after a patchy start to the season. They’ve lost two in a row to Wrexham and Crawley Town and have won just one League Two game since August 15th.

The Mariners are without an away win while Swindon have won each of their last three at home.

Here, a handful of our writers make their predictions for the game…

 

James Ray

“Swindon should be looking to make it nine without defeat and four consecutive home wins here. They’ve got some serious potency going forward and with Grimsby struggling for form, three points will be the aim.

“The Mariners showed what they’re capable of with that home win against Gillingham at the start of the month but performances like that have proven a bit too few and far between. 

“I can see the hosts claiming another good win here, potentially pushing them into the automatic promotion places at this early stage of the season. I’ll go for a 3-1 home victory and another impressive attacking display from Swindon.”

Swindon Town vs Grimsby Town prediction: 3-1

Harry Mail

“Swindon have been scoring goals for fun in League Two so far this season. They are the top scorers in the division and have attacking players Jake Young, Charlie Austin and Dan Kemp who are proving to be a real handful. 

“Michael Flynn will be confident that he can guide the Robins to the play-offs this term and he has a nice blend of youth and experience in his side. 

“Grimsby have been on the receiving end of a couple of poor losses recently and will be in for a tough test at the County Ground. Most signs point towards a home win here.”

Swindon Town vs Grimsby Town prediction: 2-0