Thompson close to return
21 Mar 2007 - 14:02:21
Tranmere Rovers have received an injury boost with the news that John Thompson is close to making a first-team return.
Thompson has been sidelined since picking up a knee problem in early February, but the on-loan Nottingham Forest defender has stepped up training and is close to full-fitness.
"John trained last week. He did an awful lot of running but not a lot of ball work," said Rovers boss Ronnie Moore.
"The six weeks (since he suffered the injury) is Saturday and we might just be pushing it a little bit for then.
"He'll have a tremendous chance for the Carlisle game (on March 30)."