SUNDERLAND GOALKEEPER KEIREN Westwood has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
The Irish international has not featured for the Wearside club since being substituted in November’s defeat at Hull City after suffering a concussion in a challenge with compatriot Paul McShane.
Vito Mannone has usurped him as first choice, and Westwood has since sustained the shoulder issue, which requires surgery to correct.
He has been unable to go under the knife until due to an illness, however, and the wait is likely to put him on the sidelines until May.
Manager Gus Poyet said: “It has been postponed because of a little illness. You cannot have an operation when you are ill, so he is on antibiotics now.
“I would like to say (he will be out for) three to four months. “Now, if you are going to think when is the season going to finish, it’s probably to the end, yes.”
The former Coventry stopper started in Martin O’Neill’s first game in charge of Ireland — a 3-0 win over Latvia at Lansdowne Road.
Given come back on the cards now
Shay was a great servant to Ireland but we need to move on. Forde is the current incumbent.
Young irish keeper at City should get a look in now
Who’s that?
Ian Lawlor U19 Irish keeper was in city squad for a Champions League game earlier in the season
30M pound outfield players can’t get a look in at city half the time, when will this kid every see some action, especially at goalkeeper.
Packie Bonner would of just had a word with his shoulder and got back in goal
He’s only 53. Just sayin’..
Randolf,we need to rebuild under MON,but shay is a very good option and cannot be dismissed!ps the 2 forde let in v sweden were very poor.
Forde is really good at claiming high balls and corners though, he should teach people like De Gea and Lloris a few things.
No harm,he’s useless anyway
Motley, cruel!
Bit stupid thinking well of a season long injury to one of your fellow countrymen, you sadact. But I’m sure you’d do a better job in goals, since you’re a professional footballer and all Motley ;)
You three are going on like a bunch of
Girls Girls Girls
Rob Elliott maybe?
North By North Westwood.