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@pistaboy
The talocrural joint has many ligaments running through and around it, but without getting hands on to see your range of movement - this forum may only help to submise your injury - which is what I'm about to do...
Pain or discomfort in the area you describe, during plantar flexion, could be due to an irritation to the anterior talofibular ligament - which is the first ligament to show signs of injury, as it holds the joint stable during forced inversion (a typical fatigued cycling stroke).
Firstly - I'd advise a little bit of icing, whilst laying off the bike for a day. Whilst you're off the bike, consider the angle at which your foot is sat in your cleats - or within your clips (depending on your set up). This should help to neutralise the ankle position whilst pedalling....
And that is all i have to say about that..... ;)