Midfield in fitness battle


Kieran Richardson
By The Black Cats
April 16 2009

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia may be boosted by the return of Kieran Richardson for Sunderland's Premier League clash with Hull this Saturday. Midfielder Richardson missed the 2-1 defeat by Manchester United last weekend after sustaining a calf injury in training the day before.

The 24-year-old is set to return to training today and hopes to prove his fitness ahead of the next game.

Boss Ricky Sbragia said: "We think Kieran will train this week and we're hoping he will be OK for Saturday."

Club captain Dean Whitehead, who also missed the United game, is hopeful of returning to training before Hull visit Wearside.

The captain injured his calf against West Ham 10 days ago and will remain under observation this week.

"Typical Deano - he tried to get through a fitness test for Saturday but there was no chance," said Sbragia. "He's been better in the last couple of days so we'll see how he is nearer the time."

Defender George McCartney, another calf injury victim, will not be fit to face the Tigers. "By Thursday we should have a full squad, with the exception of George," added Sbragia.

Midfield in fitness battle
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Date: 16/04/2009 09:43

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Re: Midfield in fitness battle
Posted by: Steve (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2009 09:47

Hope Kieran's fit for the Hull game, put him in on the left instead of Andy Reid, but I can only see Whitehead replacing Leadbitter if fit.

Tainio was awesome against Man U so should definitely keep his place - just hope he stays fit for the rest of the season.

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Date: 16/04/2009 14:07

You've got a view's thing as well on the forum.

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Re: Midfield in fitness battle
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Ah right.

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Date: 16/04/2009 14:17

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