O'Brien's injury crisis

By Matthew Jones
October 12 2002

Andy O'Brien, who plays in defense for Newcastle aswell as his country, has been forced to pull out of the Republic of Ireland squad after failing to overcome a hamstring pull.

O'Brien picked up the hamstring injury during United's 2-1 win over West Brom last Saturday and has failed to recover in time for next week's Euro 2004 qualifier with Switzerland.

The former Bradford star now faces a battle to be fit for next Saturday's Premiership trip to Blackburn Rovers.

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