Fulham Football Club

• Nickname:Cottagers
• Founded:1879
• Manager:Martin Jol

• Ground:Craven Cottage
• Capacity:26,600

Season over for Bullard

12 Sep 2006 - 18:36:12

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Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard's season appears to be over after tests revealed he sustained cruciate ligament damage during last weekend's 2-1 win at Newcastle United.

Bullard was stretchered off during the first half after dislocating his right kneecap in a collision with Magpies skipper Scott Parker.

The Cottagers' medical staff initially thought the 27-year-old would be able to return to action in around two months' time after an X-ray showed he had not suffered a fracture.

However, an MRI scan on Tuesday uncovered the ligament damage, which will require surgery.

The news will come as a major blow to Cottagers boss Chris Coleman, who was planning to build his side around Bullard following his £2.5million arrival from Wigan Athletic.