Portsmouth striker David Nugent is out for another two months following a hernia op.

Nugent, 23, last appeared for Pompey as a substitute in the FA Cup Final win over Cardiff in May.

Unlucky Nugent, a £6million misfit since his transfer from Preston, had his first hernia surgery in January but it has not cured the problem.

Pompey manager Harry Redknapp said: "The problem has come up again so he has gone to London for the operation."

Nugent is still looking for his first Premier League goal and so far this season has played in only two reserve team matches..