Killen blow rocks Hibees
12 Jan 2007 - 13:14:09
Hibernian top scorer Chris Killen will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious Achilles injury in the 2-2 Scottish Cup draw with Aberdeen in midweek.
The 25-year-old New Zealand international has netted 15 goals for the Easter Road club this term and was mulling over the offer of a new contract.
Manager John Collins told the club's official website: "Chris has sustained damage to his Achilles tendon.
"He will see the specialists on what needs to be done, but it will likely involve an operation and the expectation is that he will be out for the remainder of the season and perhaps longer.
"He was already talking to us about a new contract as his current one ends in the summer.
"The club will be doing the right thing by Chris for sure and the offer of a new contract will remain on the table."