Injury ends Lenihan loan

Former Cork City defender Brian Lenihan has had to cut short his loan spell at Blackpool and return to Hull City after suffering a patella tendon knee injury.

Lenihan, 20, who joined Hull this summer on a three-year deal from City, was injured in Blackpool’s 1-1 draw against Bolton last weekend. That was the 20-year-old’s second start for the club having made his debut in the 3-1 defeat at Leeds United.

A statement from Blackpool said: “The Seasiders would like to thank Brian for his efforts in the last two games and wish him all the very best for the future.”