• Championship

Bentley KOd for six months

ESPNsoccernet staff
October 12, 2011
Sam Allardyce: 'It is a great shame for David as he had settled in well to the squad' © Getty Images
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On-loan West Ham United midfielder David Bentley has been ruled out for six months after undergoing surgery on his knee.

Bentley joined from Tottenham Hotspur on transfer deadline day but, after exploratory keyhole surgery revealed a problem on Tuesday, he is now expected to be out until the final weeks of the campaign.

It is reported that Bentley has now returned to parent club Spurs to continue his rehabilitation.

"It is a great shame for David as he had settled in well to the squad," Hammers boss Sam Allardyce told the club's official website. "We wish him well and hope he has a speedy recovery."

Bentley made five appearances for West Ham, who currently lie fourth in the Championship, and started the club's last two games.

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