Dodd seriously injured

[O Lads]

Jason Dodd has been hit by an injury blow, ruling him out of Albion's defence for up to six weeks.

The former Southampton stalwart faces an operation on the left ankle problem which forced him to miss Monday's 2-0 home win against Plymouth.

Manager Mark McGhee revealed: "Jason requires some surgery on his left ankle, so he is going to be out for probably six weeks.

"It's straightforward, what they call footballers' ankle. I've had it myself.

"A spur has broken off into the joint.

"They are just going to clean it up. He says it will take three weeks but Mal (physio Malcolm Stuart) says it will take six weeks."

Dodd, who swapped St Mary's for Withdean in the summer, is expected to have the operation done by Southampton's surgeon, who is familiar with the 34-year-old's medical history.

Gary Hart took over at right back against Plymouth.

McGhee will have the option of switching Paul Reid back into that position at Leeds on September 10.

Regular leftback Kerry Mayo is expected to be fit by then.

Mayo has missed the last five matches with a calf injury.

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[Beeercan]

Oh dear not another Kitson?

But hope it isn't too serius, and he recovers

 

[Da Man Clay]

Does look like another Kitson, Lets hope he will be fit soon.

 

[El Presidente]

It's not a Kitson, Dodd is injured rather than down the bookies all the time.

 

[brighton rock]

old boys fall apart?

 

[Easy 10]

Can someone please advise me why Adam El Abd is not currently being considered for the RB position ? We've had Paul Reid and OGH filling in, with Bomber on the bench...whats he done wrong ?

 

[Da Man Clay]

It's not a Kitson, Dodd is injured rather than down the bookies all the time.

Nothing wrong with being down the bookies, Claridge done well out of it!

 

[El Presidente]

I think it's cos El Abd insists on playing whilst carrying a rucksack onto the pitch

 

[227 BHA]

Why title this thread - "Dodd seriously injured" ??

 

[Easy 10]

Because he's got to have an operation, and will be out for 6 weeks.

 

[3gulls]

Oh dear not another Kitson?

But hope it isn't too serius, and he recovers

What he said!

 

[227 BHA]

Because he's got to have an operation, and will be out for 6 weeks.

But my point is McGhee said "It's straightforward, what they call footballers' ankle. I've had it myself.

Not exactly a serious injury, like saying a hernia is serious

 

[GUNTER]

Why on earth drop Gary Hart when I think full back is the natural position for him these days. He did really well against Plymouth. I much prefer Hart at the back.

 

[Fourteenth Eye]

I think it's cos El Abd insists on playing whilst carrying a rucksack onto the pitch

you cant say that !

 

[Stinky Kat]

El Abb looked awesome in pre season

 

[Drips]

El Abb looked awesome in pre season

You didnt go to Lewes then?

In fairness hes was playing Centre half though

 

[Stinky Kat]

I only went to Hastings so its a bit of a rash statement, but he was very good against Ryman league opposition

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

He has a history of be out through injury

 

[Caveman]

I wouldn't say Dodd's injury is serious. Hinshelwood on the other hand. But at least he's young and on the road to recovery.

 

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