Morgan due for early return

Last updated : 08 November 2004 By Gary Hutchinson
Morgan - Back to marshall leaky Imps defence
City captain Paul Morgan is set to surprise Imps fans with an early return from injury in next weeks FA Cup tie with Hartlepool United.

The Irish defender has been anxiously awaiting results of a scan on injured tendons in his left ankle which were due last week.

Fears of surgery and a lengthy spell on the sidelines were swiftly put to rest when results revealed no serious damage. Indeed Morgans name was on the teamsheets for Saturdays clash with Northampton, but the defender didn't make the line up.

Now the former Preston man is set to step up his training regime, in a bid to make a swift return to the City backline against a Hartlepool side who won there league tie at home this week against Doncaster Rovers.