Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club News

• Nickname:Seagulls
• Founded:1901
• Manager:Gus Poyet

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Bowditch back for Seagulls

15 Dec 2006 - 11:16:16

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Brighton's on-loan striker Dean Bowditch is close to a first-team return after spending the last month on the sidelines with a groin problem.

The 20-year-old, currently on loan from Ipswich Town until New Year's Day, has been restricted to only three substitute appearances for the Seagulls since his arrival at the Withdean Stadium in October.

But he could feature against Oldham Athletic on Saturday after successfully returning to Portman Road for treatment.

Boss Dean Wilkins told The Argus: "He's been very unfortunate, because the times when he's actually come on for us, he's made a big impact.

"He scored the winner at Bradford City and then caused real problems against Tranmere, so it's been a blow not to have him back.

"Even when he had to go back to Ipswich, he was still coming back down to watch us play, which I think speaks volumes about the way he feels about the club, even in the short spell that he's been here."