Ards are counting the cost of Monday night's progression in the Co-Operative Insurance Cup as it emerges that an injury sustained by Craig McMillen in that game could see him out for over a month.

Craig McMillen

The livewire Ards winger had to be carried off after just 19 minutes of the victory over Coagh United when he suffered a serious ankle injury. Early thoughts suggest a ruptured cartilage, which if confirmed could see McMillen out for anything from two to eight weeks.

After receiving treatment, McMillen was able to spectate the final portion of Monday night's game, albeit on crutches and his time away from the action will leave Ards short of their key playmaker. 

10th September 2009