Joshua King and Matty James @ Preston (Loan Watch)

Preston Handed Injury Boost

Posted on: Mon 13 Sep 2010

Darren Ferguson is yet to find out the extent of the injuries sustained on the weekend at Turf Moor but could welcome back Matty James as early as Saturday for the visit of Norwich City.

James has had scans on his injured ankle and the early signs suggest that the injury is less serious than first expected. The Preston manager hopes to learn more this afternoon and believes that there is a chance that the midfielder will be ready for Saturday. Speaking to the press ahead of the visit of Nottingham Forest, Ferguson said:

"Matty James has had two scans and it was very positive news with both of them. No break, no ligament damage, he has got another MRI scan today. If he was to get the all clear from that, amazingly enough he will probably be fit for Saturday."

The outcome of Joshua King's injury is less clear with the youngster still not having a scan on his injured leg.

"Joshua King was in a lot of pain so he has been unable to have a scan yet," Ferguson said.

"The first sort of analysis of it was two to three weeks but now we think that it maybe longer, we won't know until we have a scan."

Ferguson went onto say: "He has had a similar injury before and it was about two or three weeks it took him. Again, he is a fit lad, he has got youth on his side and generally they heal quicker, we will know more after this scan."

Good news about Matty James.

Jury still out for Joshua though.
 
That is great news about James. Bad injuries can really disrupt players at this point - hoping for both of them to see lots of games.
 
King was out at the start of last season with an ankle injury sustained from a bad tackle in the Milk Cup. Unfortunately being the type of player he is, it's treatment he's going to have to expect.
 
Injured duo to return - Football - lep.co.uk

Published on Tue Sep 14 08:38:21 BST 2010


Darren Ferguson believes loan duo Matt James and Josh King will be short-term absentees following the ankle injuries they picked up in Preston’s defeat at Burnley.

It was feared the Manchester United youngsters had suffered serious injuries, but the medical bulletin on both is more encouraging.

Neither will be fit to face Nottingham Forest at Deepdale tonight (7.45pm).

But there is a chance James could be back in time to face Norwich on Saturday.

And Ferguson is hopeful King’s absence won’t be longer than three weeks.

The 18-year-old striker was stretchered off in the first half at Turf Moor after being on the wrong end of a crunching challenge from Clarets left-back Danny Fox.

James followed him off in the same manner early in the second half.

Ferguson said: “Matt has had two scans and the results were both positive.

“Neither showed a break or any ligament damage.

“He’s going for a third scan and if he gets the all-clear, amazingly he could be fit for Saturday.

“That is huge news for both him and us as Matt has been fantastic since he 
came here.

“Josh hasn’t had his scan yet. He was in too much pain to have it done at the weekend. But we’re thinking two or three weeks for him.

“He’s had this type of injury before and come back in that time span.

“Josh is a young, fit lad, and they tend to heal a lot quicker.”
 
Didn't Stewart Gardner say they were both close to returning during yesterday's reserves game?
 
Josh King is back in training and could be on the bench tomorrow but Matt James is still missing
 
Love the look of James from what I've seen, to be a stand out player in centre midfield in the championship at the age of 18 is hugely impressive.
 
Young Fergie: "It's the same ankle with Josh [King] and I think he is twisted it. We will assess him in the morning but Matt James will train with us tomorrow and he'll be fit for Saturday. He was at the game tonight, he's trained twice at Carrington and if he comes through Thursday and Friday he'll be fit for Saturday."
 

Hahahha

TAXI FOR FERGUSON
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Join the protest and call a cab for Ferguson at the end of the Palace game! FERGUSON OUT!
 
This was obviously a 'fear' for a few of us, that injury was always a risk. They seriously need to do something with that Ankle. It's happening to frequently. Thankfully he's still very young and will get over it but something does need to be done.
 
I wouldn't be surprised if it's the Preston fans singing sacked in the morning....
 
After coming back to United for treatment on his ankle injury King has now returned to Preston on loan until January 4th