Stoke City: Marc Wilson set for Fulham return
MARC Wilson is hoping to return to action in Stoke City's next game, at Fulham on February 23.
The left-back continued his recovery from a broken leg when he came through 90 minutes of a behind-closed-doors friendly against Burnley at the Britannia Stadium yesterday.
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Stoke City's Marc Wilson is set to return against Fulham.
Stoke lost 2-1, but were more encouraged by the progress of Wilson who broke his left leg against Sunderland in October.
The 25-year-old is lined up for another reserve match on Monday before manager Tony Pulis decides whether to use him in the Premier League game at Craven Cottage.
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Wilson said: "I am looking towards the Fulham game. I think the game on Monday will benefit me and then I have the rest of the week to get myself right for the weekend.
"I want to be back out on the pitch. Just watching isn't the same."
Wilson was one of Stoke's most impressive performers in yesterday's friendly as he linked up with new winger Brek Shea on the left flank.
Former FC Dallas wide-man Shea scored Stoke's goal with a header from a corner.
Wilson's display will also have delighted the Stoke management, who have struggled to find a regular replacement for the Republic of Ireland defender since his injury.
Wilson was pleased to come through 90 minutes.
He said: "The main objective for me was to get fitness out of the game.
"I am not feeling any twinges, more stiffness than anything."
The defender paid tribute to the Stoke medical staff who have helped him back to fitness.
He added: "The staff here have been different class. They haven't given me many days off, but I think that has helped me in the long run."
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6 Comments
by Davejjohnson
Sunday, February 17 2013, 3:39AM
“Why don't you retire.”
by Pottersruleok
Thursday, February 14 2013, 7:30PM
“No one has been more negative to how play through midfield than Whelan and I thought Wilson was being brought in to replace him, but Higgy's injury saw the end of that. He does all of those things stonemel says and would like to see Whelan retired forthwith and Cameron put in his place.”
by stonemel
Thursday, February 14 2013, 11:16AM
“I am really pleased that Marc is getting himself to full fitness again. He will be a welcome addition to the squad again but may I remind folks that he may be our best option at left full back but that he is not the panacea for our problems. He is calm on the ball and his distribution is not too bad but he does lack pace and has been exposed earlier in the season so from my point of view it will be an improvement where the defence will hopefully get back to its miserly ways but we are still sadly lacking quality in both full back positions.”
by ProbyPotter
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 10:16PM
“Such a talented ball players, he can play left back but who would not want that skill where it can be most dangerous to the opposition - in the middle of the park.
I think Whelan has been a good player for us over a number of seasons, but I'm worried that he could have been sent off in two recent games for rash challenges. He needs to cut that out.”
by Pottersruleok
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 1:57PM
“Good news indeed for one of the better players on the squad !”
by defjamrcs
Wednesday, February 13 2013, 9:25AM
“Going to be great to have Marc back!
Would be great to see him have a run out next week when I go to the Fulham game.
I would love to see him fully fit again and left back until the end of the season. Hopefully we can get a left footed left back in the Summer and try Marc in central mid with Nzonzi if we dont get an attacking mid in, in replacement of Whelan. I think he has the attribute to be great inthat position.”