Newcastle's Woodgate Eyes Chelsea Return
By Matthew Jones
October 28 2003
Newcastle United's Jonathan Woodgate could be fit in time to face Chelsea on the 9th November after making a rapid recovery from surgery.
Newcastle United's Jonathan Woodgate could be fit in time to face Chelsea on the 9th November after making a rapid recovery from surgery.
Woodgate has been out of action since the 21st September and underwent a double hernia operation - but having progressed very well in training, he is now close to full fitness.
Club physiotherapist Paul Ferris said: "Jonathan should be ready to push for a first-team place in two weeks' time.
"Jonathan is doing phenomenally well bearing in mind the seriousness of his operation, and he's looking to really kick on this week.
"To be honest, we're having to hold him back."