But is it a "sports" hernia?

... and how long will Michael Owen be sidelined? Fantasy managers need to know!

from Sky Sports:

Meanwhile, reports emanating from the North East suggest Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer may need a hernia operation.

It has been claimed that Shearer is currently playing through the pain barrier with the hernia problem.

Shearer is thought to be putting off going under the knife and Newcastle boss Graeme Souness is keen to have the former England star available with Michael Owen currently sidelined.