BBC Sport
Non-league Ilfracombe Town have banned ‘micro’ shin pads after forward Riley Martin suffered an “unbearable” double-leg break in a South West Peninsula League match at the weekend.
While there are currently no plans to ban the use of the pads, the Football Association says the use of ‘mini’ shin pads has the potential to “increase the risk of injury”.
Ilfracombe Town’s fixture at Bridport on Saturday was abandoned after Martin broke his fibula and tibia during a 50-50 challenge with the home…
