Watson out for six weeks

Steve Watson has been ruled out for 6 weeks after having a double hernia operation. "He's been having this particular problem for some time, but he's just played one game too many. Said Assistant Boss Alan Irvine "We were hoping that Steve would be okay for another couple of weeks, especially with the break coming up, but he's had the operation."

This leaves david moyes with some squad issues. Alexandersson could come back in, but it is more likely that Kevin Kilbane or Lee Carsley will fill in on the right. Note to self, buy new right winger ASAP.