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A Welsh footballer has endured a nightmare ordeal after sustaining a shattered knee in a terrifying assault involving baseball bats following a recreation.

Goalie Joel Collins, 32, was left with extreme “life-changing” accidents within the merciless aftermath at Eastern Leisure Centre in Llanrumney on the afternoon of October 12. He and his teammates from Avenue Hotspur FC had been leaving the pitch after a 3-1 defeat to Llanrumney Athletic in Division 1 of the Cardiff and District Football League when the surprising violence erupted.

According to the FAW’s outcomes app, the referee issued three purple playing cards and two yellow playing cards in the course of the course of the march. Avenue Hotspur FC, said “several players” had been assaulted upon exiting the altering rooms, describing the scenes as each “distressing” and “frightening”.

Llanrumney Athletic additionally “strongly condemned” the assault in an announcement, including that “to the club’s knowledge, no players or coaching staff were involved.”

Despite his horrific damage, Mr Collins stays “in good spirits” after his surgical procedure.

As South Wales Police delves into the case, descriptions have surfaced of assailants wielding weapons and sporting face coverings, with a car reported being additionally wrecked in the course of the incident. Still, no arrests have been made, reviews Wales Online.

A spokesperson for Avenue Hotspur mentioned: “We strongly condemn the violence that occurred at the Eastern Leisure Centre on Saturday, October 12 and trust the the police will do all they can to bring those involved to justice. This shocking incident, in which several players were violently attacked as they left the changing rooms, is completely unacceptable and was a really distressing and frightening experience for everyone involved.”

“We are fully cooperating with the police and the South Wales Football Association in their investigations, and our primary at present is focussed on supporting all those affected at this time. We are relieved to report that Joel Collins is in good spirits and is currently undergoing surgery to repair a broken knee.”

“In the meantime I would like to thank the wider football community in Wales for their messages of comfort and support at this difficult time for everyone at Avenue Hotspur FC,” the assertion continued. “As a family focused community football club proud to represent the Ely Community we are committed to providing a fun filled, safe and inclusive environment for all and are hoping to return to playing in the next few weeks.”

Llanrumney Athletic has issued an announcement expressing their concern for these injured in the course of the post-match violence, stating: “Following Saturday’s game vs Avenue Hotspurs, Llanrumney Athletic would firstly like to wish anyone injured in the incident a speedy recovery. We were here for football and no one should ever have to worry about whether they will make it to work the next day following a game of football.”

The membership additionally denounced the violent actions, saying: “We strongly condemn the actions of the individuals involved in this incident. To the club’s knowledge, no players or coaching staff were involved in this incident and should any information come to light to contradict this, they will be dealt with accordingly. Llanrumney Athletic is cooperating with all ongoing enquiries.”

South Wales Police confirmed they’re investigating the violent dysfunction that erupted in Llanrumney, Cardiff, stating: “South Wales Police is continuing to investigate an incident of violent disorder in Llanrumney, Cardiff. Shortly after 4pm on Saturday (October 12) police were called to report of an on-going disturbance outside Eastern Leisure Centre, Llanrumney Avenue.

“The dysfunction adopted a soccer match and concerned a gaggle of people a few of whom had been described as having weapons and sporting face-coverings. There had been a number of assaults, together with one on a 32-year man from Ely who suffered a life-changing damage, and a car was broken.”

South Wales Police are urging anybody with data or footage to get in contact by quoting reference 2400340400. Members of the general public can attain out to the pressure by way of their web site or by dialling 101.

For these wishing to stay nameless, Crimestoppers could be contacted on 0800 555111.