Bridges injury woe

Last Updated : 12-Dec-2002 by The Gas Man
The United striker limped off after just six minutes of the third round, second leg tie at Elland Road with what was later diagnosed as a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The 24-year-old was starting only his second game this season, having been out for almost two years with ankle and knee injuries and now faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines.