Heartbreak For Boro Defender?

Last updated : 15 December 2008 By Boro Mad

His possible comeback date is the trip to West Brom on 17th January.

Gareth Southgate: "Hoyte had a cartilage op on Friday so he's out for four weeks.

"He's had the problem for a couple of weeks. We thought we might be able ride it out but he took another bang on it at Hull and we were forced later in the week to operate."