Stone On The Mend

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Kevin Markey
Leeds feared Stone would be sidelined for up to three months but now doctors are hopeful the 35-year-old will recover in six weeks.

Kevin Blackwell said: "Steve has a torn abductor muscle and it's fair to say it's better than we expected.

"He could've been out for a few months but hopefully it'll be around six weeks so from that point of view, it's good news."