Bucks sweating over Dave Hibbert injury update

The 29-year-old striker scored his fourth goal in five games at Corby on Saturday but was forced off before half-time, after suffering a recurrence of a groin problem.

Hibbert, who has also been sidelined with a knee injury this season, will now be assessed by the Bucks medical staff but assistant boss Larry Chambers admitted it could be midweek before they know how serious a setback it is.

"He called us over and said he turned in the sticky conditions, he blamed the pitch," said Chambers. "He has tweaked his groin. The physio will have a look at it but we won't know until Tuesday or Thursday how bad it is."

Chambers also defended the decision to play Hibbert just four days on from the Bucks 3-1 win at FC United.

Boss Rob Smith has previously admitted the striker, who retired from the professional game due to a serious knee injury, needed to be "wrapped in cotton wool" to ensure he remained in peak condition. But Chambers insisted resting Hibbert was never considered.

"We weren't tempted," he said. "When we came here Dave was injured and he spent a lot of time injured.

"I think he is the sort of player when he is playing and playing well you need to keep playing him.

"We speak to him regularly and he wants to play as many games as he can. It was never a consideration really.

"It is a blow because we don't know how severe the injury is."

The Bucks are also waiting for news on Sean Clancy, who was forced off after taking a knock to the ankle, while defender Paul McCone is yet discover the extent of his knee injury.

McCone missed Saturday's game after suffering suspected ligament damage in the win at FC United.

Chambers added: "Paul went to see a consultant on Friday, he was hoping to have a scan but the swelling has not gone down enough. He is going tomorrow to try again. What I will say is it has eased down but I can't see Paul being available for the next ten to 14 days."