Most reports are claiming that the striker won’t be back until November but the usually highly reliable http://www.physioroom.com reckons he’ll be back in time for the home clash with his former club Newcastle!
It’s a huge boost for the player who ClaretandHugh has been told is working hard to make the projected date.
Co-chairman David Gold told us exclusively: “He’s out of the surgical boot which is always a big psychological barrier to players.
“He has had major surgery carried out on the ankle which has troubled him for several years and when he returns we will have a player free of all injury worries.
“He’s been desperately unlucky with injuries but the news is all good and we are all looking forward to his return.”