Back on track - - The official of Jamie McClen

Back on track - 10/01/2003

Well I’m glad to say that my back is now alright, I’ve just seen the specialist again and I’ve got the all clear. Just as well as at one stage they thought that it could have been a stress facture. It’s now a case of building up my fitness and getting a match or two under my belt. At the moment I’m training with a the reserves in a group of seven or eight lads – it’s hard to get a proper session so I’m looking forward to the next game. Speaking of which, I’m doing my best to be included in the under-21 game at Ibrox a week tomorrow. I know I’m 23, but half the club and most of the press keep calling my a ‘youngster’, so you never know!!!

When I was on loan at Motherwell we played at Ibrox, but I was injured at the time, so only went as a fan. It’s a great stadium, and although I need a game, I’d love to make an appearance so I can say that I’ve played there. I’ve also heard that there could be a crowd of around 10,000!! The Scottish League is on their winter break and with no first team football, it’s a good opportunity for people to see the up and coming lads. I’ve also had a few phone calls from some of the Motherwell boys, Dougie, Keith, Dave Cowans (ex-toon), and Derek Townsley who’s now at Hearts. They were saying that’s it’s been given a bit of publicity, and they’ll try and get along if they can.

Looking back at last week’s game, the least said the better, and I think it’ll be tough at West Ham tomorrow! They’ll be up for it, and although I know we’ll be to, our record isn’t great down there. Let’s just hope their record continues.

By the way, there’s another Lloyder story to be updated, just go to ‘biography’, ‘football stories’, and then Lloyder!! Oh, he’s a cracking lad!!