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Bullard goes Stateside

16 Sep 2006 - 10:16:34

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Fulham have decided to send Jimmy Bullard to Colorado to see world-renowned knee surgeon Richard Steadman.

The 27-year-old midfielder dislocated his knee and suffered serious ligament damage during an accidental collision with Newcastle captain Scott Parker last weekend.

Steadman has worked with a number of high-profile footballers, including Alan Shearer and Michael Owen, and Cottagers boss Chris Coleman believes his £2.75million summer signing from Wigan deserves the best treatment available.

"We won't know the extent of the damage until he sees this guy in the States," said Coleman.

"The chairman is 100 per cent on board making sure the players get the best treatment, no matter what it costs.

"We've sent Jimmy to Richard Steadman because he's a very, very good player.

"He's someone who will be a massive influence on this football club in the next three or four years.

"Jimmy has to see the best guy available. Any players who will be at this club for a long time will get the best treatment."