Hashtag United’s Emma Samways was stunned to receive a £9,200 bill after suffering an ACL injury in a cup match
Emma Samways of Hashtag United celebrates victory over Newcastle in the FA Women's National League Cup final. She was sidelined by an ACL injury sustained in the semi.Emma Samways of Hashtag United celebrates victory over Newcastle in the FA Women's National League Cup final. She was sidelined by an ACL injury sustained in the semi.
Suffering an ACL injury means a prolonged period on the sidelines, usually between nine and 12 months. Professional players receive the best treatment to ensure they can return as soon as possible and without financial strain. But that isn’t the case for every player in England, especially female footballers playing outside the Women’s Super League and Championship.
Despite the conditions Hashtag won 2-0 and secured a spot in the final. However, in the days that followed, Samways was told to fear the worst. The 24-year-old soon received the news she was dreading.Unlike any professional, Samways relies on a job outside of football for income. Working as a police officer she has a proactive and physically demanding role, and after finding out that she had suffered a high-grade ACL tear, she was forced to take a step back.
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