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Jones Close To Return |
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Why not visit our sponsors lounge Owain Tudur Jones says he is close to a return to action after missing much of the last 18 months with injury problems. Jones has been a virtual spectator since New Years Eve 2005 when he was taken off in a 0-0 draw against Swindon – having suffered badly with injuries since then. But now he claims he is close to a return which will put him back into contention for the new season which starts on August 11. "I recently flew out to America for a scan on the knee and everything seems to be OK," Jones told BBC Sport. "I was lucky enough to see the doctor Richard Steadman again and things went well. "Due to everything that has happened and the weakness in the muscles around the knee I’ve developed a bit of tendonitis. "But generally it is good news I think. The tendonitis is quite curable and I have to work hard now in the summer months and work on my thigh muscles so that they are strong enough to support the knee." Jones is determined not to rush back too soon considering his past problems, but he does hope to be running again by pre-season. He said: "I’ll be in the gym most days over the summer and if all the strength work goes well, I’ll be able to start running around the same sort of time everyone comes back from pre-season. "I’ll probably do my own pre-season with the physio as it’ll probably be a bit much to join in with the lads that soon. "But whether I’m back for the first game of the season or for September it doesn’t really matter as long as everything is OK and that my legs are strong enough to support the knee. "I can’t stress how difficult it has been but the important thing is not to let it affect you too much. "I’m looking forward to playing football again and the daily training with the lads. It’s been quite a lonely time and I can’t wait to get back out there."> |
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