Deegan faces new lay-off

15 July 2010 11:30
Coventry midfielder Gary Deegan faces three to four months on the sidelines after suffering a setback in his rehabilitation. The 22-year-old had been making good progress in his recovery from an ankle operation, but has now sustained a stress fracture of the ankle, to leave manager Aidy Boothroyd feeling frustrated ahead of the new season. Boothroyd told the club's official website: "I am disappointed for Gary as I was looking forward to him getting a good pre-season like the rest of the lads. "But we are looking at three or four months out. He will be desperate to get back and we will have to manage that, but he will be like having a new signing when he returns."

Source: PA