Injury Update

Last updated : 24 June 2002 By Rob Cooper
Ricky Newman

Injury: Snapped Cruciate Ligaments
Since: April 2001

Progress: After missing the whole of last season with a injured knee Ricky is expected to resume training with the first team but is unlikely to be fit for the first game.

Expected Return: Late August / September 2002

Adie Whitbread

Injury:
Knee Injury
Since: November 2001

Progress: Whits is also expected to start training again for pre season, however, after such a long period out the ex-Pompey man is not likely to make a swift return to the team.

Expected Return: August 2002

Darius Henderson

Injury:
Patella Tendon
Since: April 2002 (But suffered throughout last season)

Progress: After missing last season's grand finale, succumbing to an injury that had been affecting him since Christmas, Darius has been resting over the summer. Hopefully the big frontman should be fit for the first game.

Expected Return: August 2002

Sammy Igoe

Injury:
Stomach muscle injury
Since: Late last season

Progress: Having suffered some discomfort kicking the ball earlier in the summer Sammy is expected to be fully fit for the start of pre-season training.

Expected Return: 1st July 2002

Bas Savage

Injury:
Cruciate Ligament Strain
Since: Late April 2002

Progress: Having strained his cruciates in the final reserve game of the season is has been a summer of rest for former Walton & Hersham player Bas Savage. Bas should start training shortly, however, if the injury has not properly healed surgery may be necessary.

Expected Return: Unknown