Cardiff City’s assistant manager has undergone

Hudson goes under the knife

Cardiff City’s assistant manager Mark Hudson has undergone a full hip replacement, he revealed on Instagram.

The former Bluebirds captain, who last season joined Steve Morison's staff as a first-team coach, has taken the opportunity during the off season to address an issue which has been plaguing him for some time.

Hudson, 40, cited a 'sharp incline in pain' which led to him deciding to go under the knife.

"Full hip replacement done," he wrote on Instagram. "Last couple of years before retirement I knew it was coming. The last five years there has been a steady decline and a very sharp incline in pain regardless of what or how much I did in the gym.

"Anyway, it's done. Thank you to the surgeon and all the staff and thanks for all the messages and me crying out for attention lol. Here goes to trying to get back better than I was pre-retirement (not playing)."

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Wishing 'Huds' a speedy recovery