Ryan Christie nets League Cup hat-trick despite broken thumb

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·12 September 2026

Ryan Christie struck a hat-trick against Lincoln in the League Cup despite playing with a broken thumb, Bournemouth Echo reports.

The injury disrupted his build-up to the Tuesday night tie.

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It was inflicted by his three-year-old son.

Even with the setback, Christie featured and found the net three times.

The performance stood out given the circumstances.

Source: Bournemouth Echo

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