Coca-Cola Divisions: Ormerod to return in a fortnight

Southampton are likely to recall Brett Ormerod from Leeds as soon as his month's loan at Elland Road comes to an end.

Ormerod has two weeks remaining at the Yorkshire club, but with James Beattie ruled out for up to six weeks with a broken toe, Saints are short on experienced firepower.

"It was always the intention to bring Brett back after a month," head coach Steve Wigley told the club's website. "We just wanted him to get first-team match practice.

"But with James out injured, it makes sense to get Brett back and hopefully he will feel the benefit of playing regularly."


Shame for Leeds, he's a decent player.

Yeah looks like Southampton are in a bit of trouble. Beatties injury came at a bad time for them and they could really struggle. I don't think Omerod will make that big a difference...

He's a good player, puts in alot more work than Beattie does.