Young defender Gerard Nash is on the way back after his latest spell on the sidelines with injury. Nash has been out of action with a knee problem unrelated to the cruciate ligament operations he underwent earlier in his career.

The 19-year-old Irishman told the club site that he is looking forward to playing some games: "I've had four months of rehab and worked hard recently with a lot of running.

"It's been like pre-season for me over the last few weeks but now I can concentrate on the enjoyable side of the game.

"Hopefully I'll be back playing matches in a couple of weeks and I can't wait. I have not played that many games over the last two years and my main target at the moment is to play as much football as possible."

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