Didcot Town FC's midfielder Rodney Dorrian has been overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and club members who have raised money to help him while he recovers from a serious leg injury.

Rodney, 28, who has played for Didcot Town FC for the past ten years, broke two bones in his right leg in a tackle in the final minutes of a 1-1 draw against Cirencester Academy on February 3.

Club captain Paul Noble arranged a disco attended by more than 100 people at the football ground to raise money to support Rodney while he is off work.

A mountain bike was donated as a raffle prize by Alan Deadman, the father of goalkeeper Alex Deadman.

Didcot band Gumbo played at the Sprat Pub, in Hagbourne Road, and a bucket collection after the gig raised £400 to help the injured midfielder on his road back to recovery .

Rodney, who has had to take time off from his job as a plasterer, described his friends' generosity and the support he has received from the club as "briliant" and "overwhelming". Despite the frustration of not being able to take part in the action on field, Rodney said he is pleased that the club has had a successful season.

"We won the Berks and Bucks cup and are hoping to finish third in the Hellenic League," he said.

Team manager at Didcot Town FC, Peter Cox, said: "Rodney was one of our best players and was in the running for the player of the year award. His accident was a blow to the club because we lost our next three games after he had his accident."

When the team scooped the Berks and Bucks senior trophy, captain Paul Noble allowed Rodney the honour of collecting it with him on his crutches.

Rodney has now had his leg plaster removed a few months ahead of schedule.

He has also had physiotherapy sessions to help him back on to his feet.

He plans to return to training in a couple of months, but admits that the road back to full fitness will be a long haul.

The club hopes that he will make his comeback before Christmas.