McPhail delight at cancer recovery

08 February 2010 17:55
The midfielder was already recovering from a thigh injury back in November when he found out the devastating news but, after a successful and speedy recovery, he returned for the first time to start against Newcastle on Friday night.[LNB]And McPhail told the club's official website: "I want to play every game because at one stage it went through my head that I might never play again. A friend of mine had to retire from the game last year so it's something that I want to hold on to, give my all and enjoy every minute.[LNB]"It's great to be back although I didn't think it would happen so quickly. I always kept focusing on the fact that I would be back playing as soon as possible. The injury was probably a blessing in disguise because it kept me focused on getting fit again.[LNB]"When I was diagnosed, it came as a huge shock and it crosses your mind that you might not play again. Football is all I've known since I could walk and you don't want to lose it.[LNB]"There's that initial shock and then you think 'let's get on with it', and thankfully the treatment went according to plan. I had the all-clear when I had my eight-week check-up last Wednesday, and that was another boost."[LNB][LNB]

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