Robbie Simpson: Exeter City striker suffers suspected broken ankle

Robbie Simpson was stretchered off after just eight minutes at St James Park

Exeter City striker Robbie Simpson is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a suspected broken ankle in their 2-2 draw with Blackpool.

The former Cambridge, Coventry and Oldham forward, 31, had scored once in 29 appearances for the League Two side.

"We're pretty sure he's broken his ankle - he'll be needing an operation," boss Paul Tisdale told BBC Radio Devon.

"There was a big part for him to play at the end of this season, but it looks like we'll have to wait for next year."