BBC SPORT i'd expect him to be out for at least a month with him needing the op, hopefully its not too much longer though. I wouldnt be starting him at the min tbh but he'd be useful to have coming off the bench so now it looks like Coyle has no option but to start David Nugent. Good luck to Paterson though.
Been confirmed now he'll be out for at least 3 months gutted for him and Burnley our players are dropping like flys