Bowyer facing lengthy lay-off

Lee Bowyer is likely to be sidelined for around six weeks after suffering a dislocated shoulder during our shocking 6-0 defeat at Reading this afternoon.

The Hammers midfielder was forced off in the 17th minute after falling awkwardly under a challenge, and is now facing more than a month out of action.

Head Physiotherapist Steve Allen said: "Lee sustained a dislocation to his right shoulder and, although the joint is now back in place, he will be in a brace for around three weeks.

"We are probably looking at a spell of six weeks before he is fit to play again."