Middlesbrough Football Club

• Nickname:Boro
• Founded:1876
• Manager:Tony Mowbray

• Ground:Riverside Stadium
• Capacity:35049

Boro pair go under the knife

28 May 2009 - 15:53:45

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Middlesbrough defenders David Wheater and Chris Riggott have both undergone successful post-season operations.

Wheater, 22, went under the knife on Thursday to repair a torn knee cartilage.

Meanwhile, Riggott has undergone successful ankle surgery after being sidelined since February with the problem.

"(Wheater) has needed an operation to repair a cartilage tear for a few weeks, but was determined to play on and do his best to help Boro avoid relegation - an ultimately unsuccessful task," read a club statement.

"This morning's surgery was a complete success and Wheater is expected to be ready to return to pre-season training."