The Verdict

It's good that Wickham's injury has been fixed already but it's set to be a long road to recovery for him and it likely means he won't play another game for PNE.

It was always going to be a risk signing a player up with a long injury record and much like the Izzy Brown transfer for the summer, it hasn't worked out for the club.

Wickham could have definitely offered something that North End don't currently have at the top end of the pitch, but they're unlikely to find out now what he's capable of.

The club could perhaps show some loyalty when he's recovered, which could be around the time in January when his contract expires, but this was a chance for Wickham to get over his demons but it's just a horrible shame that they've returned.