Caldwell set for return to action

By Matthew Jones
August 20 2002

Gary Caldwell, currently on a year-long loan with Coventry, is hoping to play his first competitive match for the reserves on Tuesday night.

Gary Caldwell, currently on a year-long loan with Coventry, is hoping to play his first competitive match for the reserves on Tuesday night.

The 21-year-old centre-back picked up an ankle injury during pre-season training and was not ready for the season's start.

Newcastle United boss Bobby Robson allowed the young Scot to leave St James' Park. where his first-team opportunities are limited, and the youngster is hoping to gain valuable experience of under Gary McAllister at Highfield Road.

Caldwell returned to first-team training on Monday and is expected to play half a game against Tottenham.