Kirkland deal falls through

Last updated : 01 March 2011 By Michael Morris

kirklandThe loan deal to bring Chris Kirkland to the CCS is off. The Wigan keeper was all set to come to Cardiff to cover the injuries to City's current stoppers.

Tom Heaton has a groin strain but will have to play on. David Marshall needs surgery on his elbow and Jordan Santiago has a broken finger.

The only comment today was from Roberto Martinez who said:

"The deal won't be going ahead. Kirkland is staying at Wigan."

It was revealed that Kirkland turned down th chance to come a week ago, then on the weekend Dave Jones said it was back on again saying the former Liverpool and England keeper was a good addition to the squad.