Nicholls is a Wise guy
03 Nov 2006 - 11:01:58
Newly-appointed Leeds United skipper Kevin Nicholls is ready to give Dennis Wise a timely boost by returning to first-team action.
Wise wasted no time in handing the captain's armband to the former Luton Town midfielder when he was appointed manager at Elland Road last week.
Nicholls has been sidelined since suffering a recurrence of a knee injury he first picked up in pre-season during the 4-2 defeat at West Brom back in September.
But, after five weeks on the treatment table, the 27-year-old is ready to repay the faith shown in him by Wise.
"My rehab this time has been fantastic. There have been no setbacks, no infections and no adverse reaction and I'm looking to be back this month," said Nicholls.
"I don't mean back in full training, I mean ready to rock and roll.
"I'm going to have seven intense days with the physios to make sure the knee's ready and hope to be back in full training by the end of next week."