Injury setback for Purse

Last updated : 29 January 2003 By Brian Cartlidge
Purse was expected to return to the Blues squad for the game at Bolton on Saturday but his ankle became infected and he had to undergo further surgery.

"It looks as if it's a major setback for Darren," Blues boss Steve Bruce told ICBirmingham.

"His ankle became infected and he had to go back to hospital.

"Darren was put on a drip to try and quell the swelling and then it was decided to open him up and have another look in there."