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O'Neill: Carew's Return A Big Boost To Aston Villa
Big John's back at just the right time for Villa, who are now fighting to keep their top-four dreams alive.
Mar 20, 2009 12:33:49 AM
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill says it is wonderful having John Carew back in the mix and senses that is only now starting to hit his stride.
The imposing striker has had his season punctuated by a back injury from which he has only recently recovered, but recent goals against Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur have shown that he is ready and able to start throwing his weight around again.
"The great thing about it is that John Carew now is getting really properly fit," O'Neill was quoted as saying on Sky Sports News. "He played nearly a full game up at Everton.
"Now, in the little training sessions that he has been doing recently, he has been really sharp. He is really raring to go, which is great.
"The two goals he has got after coming on as a substitute will also have given him a big boost of confidence.
"It is great to see him back when, in actual fact, you probably thought that it might have been really hard work coming back from the injury.
"John coming back and firing and going well with confidence high is great. I think that will be a major boost to us."
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
The imposing striker has had his season punctuated by a back injury from which he has only recently recovered, but recent goals against Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur have shown that he is ready and able to start throwing his weight around again.
"The great thing about it is that John Carew now is getting really properly fit," O'Neill was quoted as saying on Sky Sports News. "He played nearly a full game up at Everton.
"Now, in the little training sessions that he has been doing recently, he has been really sharp. He is really raring to go, which is great.
"The two goals he has got after coming on as a substitute will also have given him a big boost of confidence.
"It is great to see him back when, in actual fact, you probably thought that it might have been really hard work coming back from the injury.
"John coming back and firing and going well with confidence high is great. I think that will be a major boost to us."
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
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