6-8 Months Out For Hull Defender

Last updated : 05 April 2012 By Covsupport News Service

Hull City defender Jack Hobbs who was injured in a first half tackle on Coventry City's on loan forward Alex Nimely will be out for six to eight months.

Hobbs has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.

Nimely was also forced off during the game but is expected to play some part in the forthcoming matches against Peterborough United on Saturday and Bristol City on Monday.