Smith Staying Positive
By Aston
October 14 2008
Town defender Tommy Smith is staying positive as he slowly begins his rehabilitation after breaking his ankle in training.
The 18-year-old defender, who looked likely to become one of Town's stars this season after starting the first game but he well away from the first team picture and now won't be playing again until around March, but he is still think positively.
Smith: "The operation went well and now I've got a cast on which will stay on for another five weeks.
"After that I will have the screw taken out that is pinning the bones together and will wear a protective boot. That stage is my first target because I can start some mobility work then.
"I've been told the ankle will be really stiff so I will looking to do some swimming work hopefully, exercises that work the ankle but don't put any strain on the joint.
"The physio team here are first class and I know they will set out my recovery timetable but they have reiterated to me that I must not push things too early. They will guide me along the way but they have said that I will be back as fit and strong as before the injury.
"I know I've got time on my side so it's a case of staying positive."
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