O'Neill on road to recovery

Last updated : 08 September 2002 By Sky Blue
O’Neill's career was threatened when he dislocated his left ankle and broke his leg on the training ground earlier in the year.

But he is now back running again, putting his return to action about a month ahead of schedule.

“I started jogging this week and everything feels great,” O'Neill told the Coventry Evening Telegraph.

“I am champing at the bit now and I just can’t wait to start joining in with the lads and playing again.

“I have still got six pins in my ankle and all being well they will stay in while I play and then I will have them out at the end of the season.

“But the fact that I am running again is a real boost because it means I can start working on my fitness.

“At first I thought I would be back in December but now it looks like I could be back in November which is great news, so I am really excited.”