We are hearing some very positive reports from the physio room at Chadwell Heath this week. It has been confirmed that all of Danny Gabbidon, James Collins, Craig Bellamy, Matty Etherington, Calum Davenport, Keiron Dyer, Matthew Upson, Lee Bowyer and Julien Faubert will (or are highly likely to) take part in some, if not all, or our pre-season schedule.

Nigel Quashie has also fully recovered from his foot injury, which is unfortunate because I personally think he was a better player when he was on the bench.

John Spector has received treatment for his hip-labrum injury and is now going to be out for a reported  further six months.

It is very encouraging to see all these players returning, let’s just hope that we have sorted out the back room problems that were leading to so many completely unnecessary and preventable injuries. I await in anticipation….

Sam