By Glenn Pearson
Injury plagued defender Nick Davis could make a long-awaited appearance for Tonbridge Angels before the end of the season after having a minor operation on his troubled Achilles.
The experience centre-back signed for the Angels at the end of last season from Kent rivals Ramsgate, but an Achilles injury picked up before pre-season means Davis hasn’t kicked a ball in anger since making the switch to Longmead.
The defender had cortisone injections and continued physiotherapy in a bid to get to the root of the problem, but his efforts proved fruitless until he was introduced to the England team’s doctor. He diagnosed the problem and Davis had a small operation and is hopeful of getting back out on the pitch before the season ends.
Boss Tommy Warrilow said: “Nick went to see the England doctor and he seems to have got to the bottom of it and it seems to have cleared up. It’s going to take him some time to get back but he wants to try and make himself available before the end of the season. I’ve been really disappointed for him and I know he has been quite fed up with sitting on the sidelines.”
The Angels boss was also quick to deny Davis had been paid by the club whilst out injured, but did say even if he is unable to play again this season, he will sign him for Tonbridge again next season.
“The lad has not cost this club one penny,” he said. “He has spent a fortune of his own money trying to sort this out and he’s now had an operation and hopefully this time he has had the right diagnosis.
“Hopefully he returns for us this year because he is a good player, but I wouldn’t hesitate in re-signing him next season if he isn’t.”
POSTED: 08/02/2010 07:00:00
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