Southampton's Jack Cork out injured for up to six weeks

2:56pm Thursday 27th September 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Simon Peach

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Jack Cork has confirmed he will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury.

The midfielder limped off in the dying stages of Tuesday's 2-0 Capital One Cup third-round victory over Sheffield Wednesday - his first match back from an ankle problem suffered in pre-season.

Cork was today seen at St Mary's in a leg brace and has confirmed via his Twitter account that he faces another stretch on the sidelines.

''Another 4-6 weeks, with my left knee,'' he said on the social media site.

''Lucks just not going my way this season. Could be worse, but was so close to getting back from the ankle.''

Saints manager Nigel Adkins confirmed the injury today.

''Jack Cork is not going to be available for the weekend or the next couple of weeks,'' he said.

''He picked up a knee injury the other night in the victory against Sheffield Wednesday so he is going to be in a brace for a couple of weeks.

''Who knows if four to six weeks is realistic? Listen, I know the diagnosis of it with the history I've got and the experience I've got of these injuries as well. We have got a good idea of what it is going to be.

''We have a great medical team here and they will work through the rehabilitation process in the diligent order.''

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SaintAsh1964 says...
3:10pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Gonna be one of those seasons for him, shame quality player, still be like a new signing when he comes back.

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dopplershift says...
3:26pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Shouldn't have been played in the game in the first place. Too early for a mid week cup game in my opinion. He should have been nurtured back as he's one of our best and we'll rely on him throughout the season. However, on a brighter note maybe he'll come available at a time when someone is serving a suspension or injury so not always negative!!!

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dopplershift says...
3:29pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Shouldn't have been played in the game in the first place. Too early for a mid week cup game in my opinion. He should have been nurtured back as he's one of our best and we'll rely on him throughout the season. However, on a brighter note maybe he'll come available at a time when someone is serving a suspension or injury so not always negative!!!

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dopplershift says...
3:29pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Shouldn't have been played in the game in the first place. Too early for a mid week cup game in my opinion. He should have been nurtured back as he's one of our best and we'll rely on him throughout the season. However, on a brighter note maybe he'll come available at a time when someone is serving a suspension or injury so not always negative!!!

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Over the Edge says...
3:54pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Gutted for him and us, after being ever present last season must be a right bummer to be out again.

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Puddletown Saint says...
3:55pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Well at least we are well stocked in midfield Will be good to see him back in November

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St.Yorkie says...
4:06pm Thu 27 Sep 12

So 4-6 weeks with the injury and then time to get match fit - might see him around the Christmas period then!
Unlucky - I bet the Management team is kicking itself for not getting him off earlier!

Fate - or as Nelson said to Hardy "Kiss me mate" or was it "Kismet"?

One for our fishy friends there!

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worried of n e hampshire says...
4:18pm Thu 27 Sep 12

dopplershift wrote:
Shouldn't have been played in the game in the first place. Too early for a mid week cup game in my opinion. He should have been nurtured back as he's one of our best and we'll rely on him throughout the season. However, on a brighter note maybe he'll come available at a time when someone is serving a suspension or injury so not always negative!!!
he was geting back to full fitness and needed game time, think you will find Nigels are hairy not crystal!

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OSPREYSAINT says...
4:31pm Thu 27 Sep 12

As the two injuries were totally different I cannot see why he shouldn't have been playing, it was intended to get him match fit, no one could have imagined that he would gets his studs caught as they did it was pure bad luck not bad selection.

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spyware says...
4:41pm Thu 27 Sep 12

OSPREYSAINT wrote:
As the two injuries were totally different I cannot see why he shouldn't have been playing, it was intended to get him match fit, no one could have imagined that he would gets his studs caught as they did it was pure bad luck not bad selection.
OSPREYSAINT
I see that the Echo have grabbed yet another headline from one of your posts on the last thread

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saintand266 says...
5:01pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Gutted for Jack ! Also would have liked him in the team against everton , we could have done with him controling the midfield especially against Fellenni please excuse the spelling

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hedge end bob says...
6:11pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Pure bad luck. After playing every game last season he must be pig sick.Speedy recovery Corky.

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OSPREYSAINT says...
7:16pm Thu 27 Sep 12

spyware wrote:
OSPREYSAINT wrote:
As the two injuries were totally different I cannot see why he shouldn't have been playing, it was intended to get him match fit, no one could have imagined that he would gets his studs caught as they did it was pure bad luck not bad selection.
OSPREYSAINT
I see that the Echo have grabbed yet another headline from one of your posts on the last thread
As our other friend says, you heard it here first!

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St Retford says...
8:34pm Thu 27 Sep 12

It's bad news but, providing nothing happens to Morgan, I'm not sure he'd be in our starting eleven anyway. I wish him a speedy recovery though as he'll have a crucial role to play sooner or later, as will a lot of the players currently on the fringe.

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ghk230473 says...
8:36pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Cracking player but we have cover at the moment. Hope he fully recovers in time for injuries to other players and suspensions.
Hats off to jwp who has stepped up excellently. I rate them both and can see them together in England shirts!

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seventh-junction says...
8:38pm Thu 27 Sep 12

3 Everton away tickets for sale if anyone's interested

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holburyhalo says...
9:36pm Thu 27 Sep 12

j7 maybe CORK will have 1 of your Everton tickets he could do with a nice day out to cheer him up

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seventh-junction says...
7:28am Fri 28 Sep 12

holburyhalo wrote:
j7 maybe CORK will have 1 of your Everton tickets he could do with a nice day out to cheer him up
That's a good idea. He could take his mum and dad with him and have all 3!
Anyone got Corky's numbe??

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seventh-junction says...
7:29am Fri 28 Sep 12

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seventh-junction says...
9:56am Fri 28 Sep 12

Still ot 3 Everton tickets for sale if anyones interested.
We are prepared to let them go cheap.
So if any Saints fans out their want to make me an offer then please do.
I'd rather they got used and saved someone else a bit of cash than bin them.
I am prepared to drop them off or meet someone within a 5 mile radius of Woolston if it helps.
Gentlemen ( or Ladies) start your bidding!!!”

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OSPREYSAINT says...
2:46pm Sun 30 Sep 12

Didn't know that Spider was crocked as well, that was a serious set back.

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