Monk desperate for return

02 December 2010 13:00
Skipper Garry Monk is working hard to give himself every chance of making his return from injury at Ipswich and help Swansea get back to winning ways. The defender missed the 1-1 draw at Doncaster and 2-1 home reverse to Portsmouth due to injury but has trained this week and is desperate to play a part in Saturday`s lunchtime kick-off. "I`ve had no reaction to the calf problem in training this week. I am trying to push myself into contention but it`s up to the gaffer," he told Swansea`s official website. "In my head I want to lead the team out but if he wants me to get another full week`s training under my belt then so be it." Ipswich, who on Wednesday made the Carling Cup semi-finals, will likely be led in attack by Jason Scotland, who left the Liberty Stadium for a record fee of £2million to Wigan in summer 2009, while fellow former Swan Rory Fallon could also feature. Monk added: "We must make sure they don`t get the opportunity to celebrate because there will be a few phone calls afterwards, especially from Jason."

Source: PA