Danny Guthrie has apologised to Hull City Football Club’s Craig Fagan.

The Newcastle United winger’s challenge on the Tigers star has put the player out of action for around three months with a broken leg, and the former Liverpool youngster is full of regret.

"I was very upset to hear the news concerning Craig," Guthrie told the club's official website.

"The club have been in touch with Hull City on my behalf because I want to speak to Craig in person to apologise and wish him a speedy recovery. I hope to be able to do that as soon as possible.

"It was a challenge that came purely out of frustration towards the end of Saturday's game, but anybody who knows me will accept it was totally out of character on my part."