Hume preparing for Barnsley return eight months after fracturing skull

Published: 12 Jun 2009 - 15:13:26

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$Hume preparing for Barnsley return eight months after fracturing skull$

Barnsley striker Iain Hume has declared himself fit for pre-season signalling an end to his horrific injury ordeal. The 25-year-old underwent surgery on a fractured skull and internal bleeding after a challenge by Chris Morgan during the match against Sheffield United on November 8. The severity of the injuries meant Hume had to return to hospital a few days later but, following seven months of recovery, he is ready to return. Return boost: After an agonising injury lay-off, the former Tranmere striker Hume is set to return to action in Barsnley's pre-season preparations 'As soon as pre-season starts I am back in my eyes and hopefully in the gaffer's,' he told the club's official website. 'There's no point me doing pre-season if I am not doing it to be involved in the first game. 'You will see a completely different Iain Hume around the place as soon as I get to put that Barnsley shirt on again. I have a lot to prove to people who have given me their amazing support.' Charles Sale: Barnsley still sore over Hume rulingSheffield United boss Blackwell blasts MPs over Hume affairFA should scrap Respect after Morgan's escape for Hume elbow, say MPs Explore more:People:Chris Morgan