David Bentley injury forces return to Tottenham from West Ham

12 October 2011 10:35
David Bentley's bid to get his career back on track has suffered another blow after a knee injury forced him to return to Tottenham from a loan spell at West Ham. [LNB]The former England midfielder, 27, faces two months on the sidelines with the injury he picked up in training last week. [LNB] Short stay: David Bentley (left) made five appearances for West Ham[LNB] Rare sight: Bentley in action for Spurs[LNB] Bentley had been hoping for a spell of first-team football after falling out of favour at Spurs under Harry Redknapp since his ?15million move to White Hart Lane in 2008. [LNB]The ex-Blackburn star also spent an unhappy spell on loan at Birmingham last season, making 13 appearances as Blues were relegated from the Barclays Premier League. [LNB] The winger had made five appearances at West Ham so far this season but exploratory keyhole surgery on Tuesday revealed a problem and he has returned to Spurs. [LNB]Matt Taylor, meanwhile, is back in training with the Hammers after missing the last club's two games and is in contention to face Blackpool at Upton Park on Saturday. [LNB] Olympic Stadium road still clear for Hammers, insists London Mayor JohnsonTaxpayers 0 West Ham 1: Club could still move away from Upton Park without having to stump up ?20millionSpeed praises matchwinner Bale after Spurs winger shines against BulgariaAll the latest Tottenham Hotspur FC news, features and opinion[LNB]

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