CRESSY'S FRUSTRATION

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United striker Richard Cresswell admits he is itching to return to action.

The former Preston marksman is still undergoing re-habilitation on his troubled knee and is set to miss the start of the new season.

Richard suffered the injury in February, when he first underwent surgery, but made a brief return for United's Play-Off challenge in May.

He has, however, missed United's pre-season training due to an extensive re-hab programme and won't be available for the opening games of the new Coca-Cola Championship campaign.

Speaking exclusively to Yorkshire Radio, Richard said: "It's been a big disappointment for me and it's frustrating.

"I hope the surgeon has got things sorted out this time. I'm seeing him again this week and I hope to get more of an indication when I could be back."

[WyomingWhite]

Really looking forward to seeing Cresswell back in action. Barring any further strikers coming in, he's going to be the main man this year and I just hope he can stay inury free. There's a lot of pressure on Cresswell to perform this year, and if he's fit I don't think we'll be disappointed.

[Roaster©®™]

Totally agree with you there RH - would like Healy be given the freedom to roam where he want across the front line too. Don't want to see playing in the wide positions.

[WyomingWhite]

I don't think we'll be seeing Healy wasted out on the wing again, our midflield is VASTLY improved on last season with the signing of Carole, Westlake and a full season of Bakke and Stone available. With Derry a regular in the midfield too, it really will be a good unit. When Nicholls is fit, it's going to be great.