http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/marcs-road-to-recovery-640638.aspx? Marc Wilson makes his first appearance in over three months MARC WILSON took another major step on his road to recovery on Tuesday afternoon . . . playing for 75 minutes of the Pottersâ behind closed doors friendly against Northampton Town. The Republic of Ireland international hasnât featured for the Club in over three months, having sustained a broken leg in the goalless draw with Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium last October. However, he came through his first outing since then unscathed, and following the match he was quick to praise the Clubâs medical team for the work they have done during his time on the sidelines. âIt went as well as could have been expected today,â he told stokecityfc.com. âItâs been three months now since I had my operation, so to get back out there and get some minutes under my belt feels really good. âItâs been a tough journey, but the lads who I have had working with me on a daily basis have been a different class, and I undoubtedly owe a lot to them. âIâve had to be patient, because as a player you want to get back as soon as possible. But with a broken leg you have to take your time, be clever and make sure you do everything right.â Whilst refusing to put a time frame upon his potential availability for first-team duties, the 25-year-old believes that he could be ready for a return within a few weeks, pending no major reaction to his leg. âI donât want to put an exact time scale on things, because these sort of injuries have to be managed properly,â he added. âIf all goes well then I could be back within a few weeks; if that is the case then that would be absolutely fantastic. âI felt fine with the running aspects of things, but I can tell that I am a little bit rusty. Once I have sharpened up a little bit I will be fine to go again; and I canât wait for it.â Tony Pulis made several members of the first team squad available for the game, with the likes of Cameron Jerome, Wilson Palacios and Jermaine Pennant all part of the starting eleven. Former England Under 21 international Jerome was on the score-sheet for the hosts, as was midfielder Matthew Lund, although it ultimately ended in disappointment as the Cobblers who recorded the victory by three goals to two.
Wish him well. Hope he gets back but not at LB - although he has been a rock for us - he deserves a chance at CM or at worst CDM with Nzonzi!
He's been sorely missed, I would have him back in as left back for now as he's the best we've got, but as said previously move him to his proper position for next season.
I'm working on the basis that Brek will play LB, outside of that we have no option but to play Wilson. Doesnt make it right though!
I'm hoping Brek can turn out as a decent LB. From what I've read and seen of him, he seems a very good winger, and I can't remember how long it's been that we've wanted a proper attacking fullback. I'm really impressed with how well Cameron has done on the right, but he is a defensive player that not afraid to go forward, I just hope Shea isn't the opposite, otherwise we'll end up dropping someone so Shea can be shoehorned into the team.
