Kinnear to have op

Joe Kinnear is unlikely to make a return to the Newcastle bench this month. Sky Sports News understands that the Irishman is set to undergo surgery this week after he was taken ill at the weekend.Kinnear had hoped to make a return against Everton on 22nd February for Newcastle's next league match.But now Kinnear will have to delay his return to the sidelines.Newcastle have confirmed they will not be making any official statement in the near future, following reports in the national media about Kinnear's condition.However, it is expected that following his surgery this week Kinnear will be sidelined for around a month before making a possible return.

Source: SKY_Sports