Source: SKY_Sports
Ashdown back from injury
Portsmouth goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown is back in action after recovering from an ankle injury.[LNB] The 28-year-old, second in line to David James, had been out of action for two months after picking up a knock in training.[LNB]Fit again - Ashdown is hoping to contribute towards Pompey's bid for Premier League survival under their third manager of the campaign Paul Hart[LNB]Beginning his recovery around the time of Tony Adams' dismissal, Ashdown said he is relieved the club are finally starting to settle.[LNB]Accustomed"I'm pretty much used to this," he said. "The first year I came here, Harry (Redknapp) left within about five months and Alain Perrin took over.[LNB]"It was pretty similar to then so I'm accustomed to that, really. But it's starting to get back to the norm again now.[LNB]"It's taken a few weeks but the boys seem to be gelling together again under the new management."[LNB]Proving a reliable understudy to number one choice James, Ashdown is concentrating on developing his fitness in the reserves.[LNB]ReturnReflecting on his return in the second string's 2-2 draw with Fulham, Ashdown said: "It was fantastic to be back on the pitch.[LNB]"It's been nearly three months since I last played so it was good to get back to try put myself back in the fold.[LNB]"It's always a frustrating time when you're injured.[LNB]"You just have to try to be professional and get fit again. I think we know who is number one here, but I'm just trying to get fit and up to speed again."[LNB]
