Little delighted to be back
by Dan Quarrell, 26 March 2008
Reading winger Glen Little made his long-awaited comeback for the reserves on Tuesday and could not hide his excitement at making his return.
An Achilles injury has sidelined the 32-year-old for the entire campaign so far but the former Burnley man is keen to make his presence known back on the pitch before the season is over.
Little appeared for 30-minutes on Tuesday night against Fulham reserves in his first game back since he sustained the injury in April 2007 at White Hart Lane.
He said: “I was so glad to be out there, you just can’t believe it. It’s been so long - almost a year, but I kept believing.
“There were some dark days with the frustration and disappointment, but I’m back out there and I feel like a footballer again,” he told his club’s website.
Little, whose contract with Reading is due to expire this summer, will be anxious to impress his current employers as they look to secure their Premier League status.
“All I need now is the fitness. I was happy to get through it I’m ready to go when I get back to training again on Thursday now,” he said.
Reading host Blackburn Rovers at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.