Being a goalkeeper involves a strong amount of bravery at times and Bognor Regis stopper Dan Lincoln has the marks to prove it.

The Rocks' No 1 took to Twitter on Saturday to highlight some horrific stud marks down his back following Saturday's 2-0 home defeat by Truro City.

The graphic images show the severity of the injuries as an angry Lincoln was taken to hospital.

'Just being released from Hospital now,' he blasted on the social media platform.

'Feeling a little worse for wear, but thankfully no serious or long lasting damage.

'Just a few fresh battle wounds... Nothing like a bit of protection from the officials.. #sarcasm #uptherocks.'

According to the Bognor Regis Observer, the goalkeeper suffered the injury as he tried to prevent what proved the winning goal with just over 10 minutes remaining.

An ambulance was called while stewards and club medics attended to Lincoln. After a delay of well over half an hour, Lincoln was carefully lifted on to a spinal board and taken to hospital by ambulance.

Lincoln gave an update on his situation on Saturday night by posting again on Twitter: 'It’s gunna be a tough old week recovering to get back in Yellow for Saturday, but I’m always up for a challenge!!

'I’d like to thank everyone involved in looking after me and attending to me ON and OFF the pitch. Was a real touch of class to see Jack Pearce [manager] at the Hospital for me.'[sic]