Source: SKY_Sports
Bullard out for the season
Hull City have confirmed £5million record signing Jimmy Bullard will miss the rest of the season through injury.[LNB] The January arrival from Fulham underwent surgery on a knee injury he picked up against West Ham.[LNB]Initial scans showed Bullard had a tear in his cartilage and now further examinations have found new damage to his anterior cruciate ligament.[LNB]Bullard suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury while playing for Fulham against Newcastle in September 2006 which ruled him out for 18 months.[LNB]It is not clear how long the Tigers' big-money signing will be out for, but the club have admitted he will not feature for the remainder of the season.[LNB]Fresh damageThe news is a massive blow for Phil Brown's men as they look to end their slump in form and secure their Premier League survival.[LNB]A statement on Hull City's official website read: "Jimmy Bullard underwent a procedure last night [Wednesday] in America to repair a torn cartilage. [LNB]"Whilst performing the arthroscopy, the surgeon noticed fresh damage to his anterior cruciate ligament.[LNB]"In the best interests of both the player and Hull City Football Club it was decided to undertake a reconstruction of the damaged ligament which means that Jimmy will be unavailable for the remainder of this season. [LNB]"The club wishes Jimmy a speedy recovery and look forward to his return in a Tigers shirt as soon as possible."[LNB]
