Stockport star put in ambulance after horror clash of heads which saw players frantically wave for medical attention

STOCKPORT’S match against Mansfield was stopped in the second half following a horror injury.

Defender Kyle Knoyle suffered a horrible clash of heads in the 59th minute.

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Paramedics attended to Kyle Knoyle on the pitch[/caption]

Kyle Knoyle was taken off on a stretcher following the clash of heads

Medics from both teams and emergency service attended to the right-back and rolled him onto his front.

Knoyle, 27, was given oxygen on the pitch and the medical teams spent a few minutes providing him with assistance.

He was then taken off the pitch on a stretcher and went straight to an ambulance which took him to hospital.

Stockport announced they will provide an update on Knoyle’s condition as soon as possible.

The match was re-started with Stockport in search of an equaliser after George Maris put the visitors ahead.

Stockport are top of League Two with Mansfield a close second – five points off the Hatters.

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