Ref discharged after being knocked out

REFEREE Sam Purkiss has been discharged from hospital after being knocked out during the 5-0 victory for SWINDON TOWN over GRIMSBY on Saturday.

the official was hit on the head by a clearance in the 11th minute at the County Ground and after receiving treatment was carried off on a stretcher. he was taken to hospital with concussion but allowed home later in the day.

‘Great news, and we wish Sam a quick recovery,’ Swindon posted on twitter.

the game was notable otherwise for the return of Charlie Austin, 33, who scored the opener as Swindon moved up to sixth.

Leaders LEYTON ORIENT were held to a goalless draw by BARROW and lost defender

tom James to a stoppage-time red card.