Killie suffer Russell woe
17 Jul 2008 - 11:05:12
Kilmarnock have been dealt a pre-season blow as recent signing Allan Russell has been forced to return from the club's Italian training camp after picking up an injury.
The 27-year-old former Airdrie United striker sustained ligament damage after colliding with Ryan O'Leary and could be sidelined until mid-September.
Killie chairman Michael Johnston confirmed: "Allan will be out for an estimated eight weeks, which is a huge disappointment to everyone involved at the club and the fans who were looking forward to seeing him in action.
"The good news is no operation will be needed, but he'll be out until the middle of September, when we'll be facing both sides of the Old Firm."