Fresh blow for Bristol City's Brooker

Last updated : 13 September 2007 By Luke Thornhill
The 26-year-old has not played since April and has been told he requires surgery on Friday to 'clean up' the joint.

"It's bad news, but I see it as good news that Brooks has a date and the surgery can take place pretty quickly," manager Gary Johnson said.

"The sooner he has the operation, the quicker he can get everything sorted."

Meanwhile, Enoch Showunmi is a major doubt for Saturday's trip to Coventry City with an ankle problem.