Michael O'Connor: Notts County captain set for spell out with knee injury

Michael O'Connor joined Notts County from Port Vale in June 2016

Notts County captain Michael O'Connor is facing a long spell out after scans revealed he has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.

The 29-year-old midfielder suffered the injury in the first half of Monday's 3-1 defeat by Portsmouth.

The former Scunthorpe and Rotherham man made 34 appearances this season.

"We are all devastated for Michael, who is a huge influence for us on and off the field," Magpies boss Kevin Nolan told the club website.