November 9 2000

David Woozley

Crystal Palace defender David Woozley is expected to be out of action for the rest of the season. The youngster has been told today that he needs surgery on a broken leg which he suffered in a reserve game two weeks ago.

In that reserve game against Leyton Orient Woozley broke his tibula and fibula but after seeing a specialist earlier in the week he was told that his leg wasn't healing as well as might be liked.

Woozley will now need a pin inserted into the bottom of the bone to help it heal which will enable him to carry on his career.

The 20-year-old broke his leg right after a transfer to Bournemouth, where he had a succesful loan spell, fell through. The Cherries couldn't afford the £75,000 asking price Palace placed on his head.

The Eagles hope that the defender will be fit again for the start of next season if everything goes well.