Ex-Toon Midfielder Goes Under The Knife!

Last updated : 11 November 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
The Hammers will be without Bowyer in the coming weeks as he is due to undergo hernia surgery on Tuesday.

Like Shola Ameobi at the back-end of last season, he played through the pain barrier to make up the numbers as West Ham went through a difficult period with injuries.

Alan Curbishley: "Unfortunately he's been one who's been playing with an injury.

"He's having an operation on Tuesday, so he's going to be out for a while."

The ex-Leeds player had a difficult time during his first spell at Upton Park, and Sir Bobby Robson snapped him up on a free transfer. But he is back to his best, playing for the club he supported as a kid.