Magpies' Miss Injured Woodgate


By Matthew Jones
February 12 2004

Newcastle United had to settle for a point at struggling Blackburn, after conceding yet another late goal. Defensively, injured England centre back Jonathan Woodgate was missed. Jimmy Walker

WOODGATE MISSED

“The situation on Jonathan,” said Sir Bobby.

“Is he’s had a slight reaction in the groin area and been examined by the specialist who performed his double hernia operation.

“The surgeon feels there is nothing seriously untoward. He doesn’t feel the repair to the hernia is damaged although there is some scar tissue that offers a bit of pain. There is some stiffness in that area but hopefully it will settle down.

“I’ve informed the England manager about him and he’ll realise he can’t pick him because he is injured.”

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