Ryan Delaney on horror ear injury: 'The lads’ facial expressions said it all really'

The former Cork City defender's ear was left “hanging off”

CHASING THE DREAM: Ryan Delaney is anxious to return to action and help drive what he still believes can be a successful promotion bid as he progresses a career that was given momentum by his role in Cork City’s double-winning campaign. Picture: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Ryan Delaney knew he had suffered something quite different to a regulation bang on the head when he caught sight of the faces of his concerned team-mates after going to ground at Tranmere Rovers two weeks ago.

The Bolton Wanderers centre-back had already sensed there was something wrong after a collision with Liam Feeney.