Striker's shoulder problem needs an op

Doctors have confirmed the striker and club captain needs an operation on his troublesome shoulder.

The question is when surgery will take place, and whether Nightingale might still be able to get through any games with pain-killing injections.

The Rocks' medical staff and Nightingale are trying to work out the best way forward.

He missed last week's win over Braintree and seems likely to be missing again this Saturday.

The good news is Dan Beck is in good form and Mark Knee has weighed in with his share of goals as a stand-in striker in recent weeks.

The bad news is that Beck is suspended for next week's six-pointer at Sutton '“ and the club have no other recognised strikers.

Other news on injuries is mixed.

Midfielder David Birmingham injured his medial knee ligaments against Braintree and will not play against Maidenhead, but should be okay to travel to Sutton.

Defender Chris Breach seems fine after coming through 90 minutes last weekend with a sore back.