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Ollie Rathbone's Inspiring Comeback After Serious Injury

1/2/2026

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Ollie Rathbone, a Wrexham midfielder, nearly quit football after a serious ankle injury in pre-season.
While recovering, he felt sidelined, supported by his parents.
Rathbone returned to score in a 2-1 victory over Preston North End.
Last year he was named player of the season.
He shared his journey on LinkedIn, noting a 150-day gap between injury and comeback.

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Story summary

Ollie Rathbone, a Wrexham midfielder, nearly quit football after a serious ankle injury in pre-season.
While recovering, he felt sidelined, supported by his parents.
Rathbone returned to score in a 2-1 victory over Preston North End.
Last year he was named player of the season.
He shared his journey on LinkedIn, noting a 150-day gap between injury and comeback.