Ex-Toon Midfielder Goes Under The Knife!
Like Shola Ameobi at the back-end of last season, he played through the pain barrier to make up the numbers as West Ham went through a difficult period with injuries.
Alan Curbishley: "Unfortunately he's been one who's been playing with an injury.
"He's having an operation on Tuesday, so he's going to be out for a while."
The ex-Leeds player had a difficult time during his first spell at Upton Park, and Sir Bobby Robson snapped him up on a free transfer. But he is back to his best, playing for the club he supported as a kid.