West Ham defender Collins hit by serious injury blow
14 April 2012
Facing six months out: James Collins
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Collins, will undergo an operation and faces up to six months of recovery.
Another West Ham defender, Calum Davenport, also faces a long spell out after fracturing a bone in his neck during his debut on loan at Watford.
Meanwhile, the Upton Park club have moved a significant step nearer to appointing a director of football. Manager Alan Curbishley has spoken to several candidates for the post.
