Sunderland loses captain Whitehead for six months

Sunderland, England (Sports Network) - Sunderland manager Roy Keane confirmed on Wednesday that his team will be without captain Dean Whitehead for the next six months because of a knee injury.
Whitehead suffered the injury 10 days ago prior to the team's contest with Wigan, but was initially thought to be out six weeks. However, a scan on Wednesday revealed damage to the cruciate in the knee.
"It looks as though Dean will need surgery in a couple of weeks," Keane said. "It looks like it's a cruciate so that would rule him out for six or seven months, it's been a bad day.
"It's a bitter blow for Dean and for us. We are missing his leadership qualities and his presence."...Full Story