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Kavanagh blow for Cats

19 Apr 2007 - 11:31:13

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Sunderland midfielder Graham Kavanagh has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ankle injury in training.

Kavanagh, 33, was close to a return to full fitness after recovering from a knee injury that had kept him on the sidelines since December.

But Black Cats boss Roy Keane has revealed the veteran former Cardiff City and Stoke City midfielder won't play again this season.

"It was touch and go whether he would have got involved anyway, but he won't now," Keane told the club's official website.

"It's a blow to the lad because he has worked extremely hard to get back.

"You are going to get injuries, especially when you tackle like Kav does. We'll just make sure he's ready for next season."