Motherwell's Craig Tanner ruled out for season
The forward suffered a knee injury in training this week
Motherwell forward Craig Tanner will face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in training.
The summer signing from Reading will have surgery on his patella tendon, and is expected to be out for between four and six months.
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson said: "Craig suffered an unfortunate injury through the week. It was a freak incident that happened with nobody near him as he tried a cross-field pass.
"Unfortunately for Craig, and for us, we'll be without him for a few months. He's been an important part of our set-up and we'll give him all the support he needs as he works his way back.''
The 23-year-old has scored nine goals and set up another eight this season.