Titus Bramble Sidelined For Up To Three Months

By Matthew Jones
July 12 2005

Newcastle United have suffered a defensive blow, as Titus Bramble suffered a training ground injury today - which could leave him sidelined for up to three months.

The defender was taken to hospital, where an elbow fracture cast was put in place.

Andy O'Brien and Aaron Hughes have recently left the club, leaving Toon boss Graeme Souness with real problems at the back. Surely a centre-back must be a transfer prioriy.

It is likely that Stephen Taylor and Peter Ramage will be taken to the Intertoto Cup in order to partner Jean-Alain Boumsong - a competition which Newcastle United really need to win.

A club spokesman told the club's official website, nufc.co.uk: "We can confirm Titus has suffered a fractured elbow in training.

"However, the length of time he will be out has still to be fully established."