Ardley faces lay-off

Last updated : 18 October 2006 By The Merry Lion
Millwall midfielder Neal Ardley is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being told that he needs a double hernia operation.

The 34-year-old, who signed from Cardiff City in the summer, has not featured in The Lions' first-team since the home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion last month and has been struggling with his fitness since arriving at The Den.

He'll be joined in the treatment room by youngster Preston Edwards. The highly-rated goalkeeper was due to sign his first professional contract on Satruday but instead ended up in A & E after dislocating his shoulder during a morning game.