Kenwyne Jones hoping for a quick route back
Mar 18 2010 by Luke Edwards, The Journal
He added: “The one thing Darren likes is to be on the shoulder. I don’t think he is that comfortable when he has to be the lead man himself.”
Lee Cattermole has a 50-50 chance of playing against this season’s Premier League surprise package Birmingham. But with Andy Reid back in contention along with Kieran Richardson and David Meyler, who impressed in the centre of midfield last Sunday, the England Under-21 international is expected to miss out again.
Meanwhile, former Sunderland defender Calum Davenport yesterday had his West Ham contract terminated by mutual consent.
The 27-year-old, who spent the latter part of last season on loan at the Stadium of Light, has not played since sustaining substantial leg injuries in a stabbing incident last October, although he had recently returned to training.
A West Ham spokesman said: “After what has been a traumatic period of time for Calum, we feel that it would be in his best interests to allow him an opportunity to put what has been a difficult few months behind him and restart his career afresh.”
Davenport’s contract was due to expire in the summer and the two parties yesterday reached agreement on the terms of its cancellation.
The defender said: “I would like to thank everyone at West Ham for their incredible support over the last six months, especially the manager and the excellent medical staff who have helped me through my recovery.”
Davenport was left with a 15-inch scar on his leg after being attacked by his sister’s boyfriend and required surgery.
In January, Davenport pleaded not guilty to assaulting his pregnant sister, Cara, in the same incident. He is due to stand trial at Luton Crown Court on August 2 and is currently out on bail.
West Ham are three points off the relegation zone and have been looking to cut costs since the arrival of new owners David Sullivan and David Gold in January.
