Curbs said: “We’re so devastated for him. The game was immaterial after that.
“I think the Rovers player has to be very disappointed with the tackle.
“He lashed out after losing the ball, caught Kieron in a difficult position and that is what you get. The players could see he lashed out.
“Their manager asked before the game whether I would be putting out a strong side and I said I would be — but sometimes you wonder why.
“I’m really down. Kieron has been looking sharp.”
