Boss Mick McCarthy has no doubt that striker David McGoldrick would have hit the 20-goal mark last season but for the medial knee ligament injury he suffered during the Blackpool game in February. The 26-year-old missed the start of pre-season training at Playford Road yesterday as he’s continuing his rehab in the US with specialist Bill Knowles this week.

“He’s gone for strength and conditioning for his leg, which was always in the plan,” McCarthy said of the former Nottingham Forest frontman, who underwent cartilage surgery in April as he recovered from his initial injury.

“The plan was that he would go there for this week strengthen his legs, not that he can’t do it here but he’s with a specialist to get him better.

“He’ll then have week with the fitness coach and then he’ll be back training with us in two weeks’ time, I hope.”

McGoldrick is expected to be fine for the start of 2014/15 proper, much to his manager's delight: “He’s a really important player for us. Didz was brilliant for us last season and the goals that he got, what was it, 16?

"I can’t remember how many games he missed but he would have hit 20 goals, I have no doubt. I’m looking forward to him being back.”

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Len_Brennan added 06:27 - Jul 1 New contract for Dids please Mick.
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Surco72 added 08:02 - Jul 1 McGoldricks knees wont let him play a full season , hasn't done so for 6 years .Need more creative options apart from Dids or he becomes an easy target for defenders to shut down ,especially if Cresswell leaves . Definitely need him fit for a good start to the season , as that is crucial for attracting players in January
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bluemagic74 added 08:59 - Jul 1 Really hope he keeps fit, I fink he is big part to our season great player and hope a new contract sorted ASAP a fink he definitely would of hit the 20 goal mark. COYB...
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gazzmac4 added 09:35 - Jul 1 His knees have always been an issue Surco but hopefully this corrective surgery can give him a new lease of life. I personally think DMcG has been one of the most excting players in a town shirt for many years. His ability to create something out of nothing is a brilliant asset to us and if we can get him back fit i look forward to seeing him playing the number 10 role just behind Murph. A few pacey wingers in too would stand us in good stead with an aerial threat from Murph and the finishing instinct of DMcG in and around the box!

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gazzmac4 added 09:35 - Jul 1 His knees have always been an issue Surco but hopefully this corrective surgery can give him a new lease of life. I personally think DMcG has been one of the most excting players in a town shirt for many years. His ability to create something out of nothing is a brilliant asset to us and if we can get him back fit i look forward to seeing him playing the number 10 role just behind Murph. A few pacey wingers in too would stand us in good stead with an aerial threat from Murph and the finishing instinct of DMcG in and around the box!

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Whitecaps_Fan added 20:18 - Jul 2 Bill Knowles is actually in Canada not the USA
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Whitecaps_Fan added 20:32 - Jul 2 oops. that's Bill Knowles a realtor (estate agent).
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