Gray ruled out for up to two months

Last updated : 01 December 2006 By Tony Scholes
Manager Steve Cotterill hinted at a metatarsal injury and this morning's news confirms the rumours of Tuesday night that Andy has broken three metatarsals in his right foot, and that is expected to rule him out until February.

Andy has been in excellent form for the Clarets this season and has already bagged ten goals in nineteen league appearances, the latest of them coming about quarter of an hour before the injury, when he got the second against Leeds.

Steve was said to be ashen faced after the game at the possibility of losing his main striker and has said today: “He is a terrific team player and he will obviously be missed. However, it gives an exciting opportunity to a young, hungry and exciting prospect in Kyle Lafferty.”

He jokingly added: “Every cloud has a silver lining, and at least we won't be selling Andy in the transfer window.”