Defender blow for Palace
27 Sep 2006 - 14:37:41
Crystal Palace have been hit by the news defender Danny Butterfield faces a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.
The 26-year-old, who has made eight appearances for the Eagles so far this season, suffered the injury during the 1-0 win against Coventry City at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
He landed awkwardly after going up for a challenge inside the opening 20 minutes and was substituted by Ben Watson when it became clear he could not continue.
The news of his absence will be a major blow for Eagles boss Peter Taylor, who has already lost Tom Soares to an ankle injury this season.