Harper Must Have At The Back Of His Mind: 'Will I Get Back In?'

Last updated : 24 September 2010 By Footy Mad - Editor

Steve Harper: "I was told it could be four months, but I was determined to stay positive until we'd had a clear diagnosis.

"We've been told three months, so it'll be now up to me and the medical team to get down to work and chisel as many days off that as possible.

"It's devastating. I think the manager said it was an unnecessary challenge (from Beckford), and as soon as I landed I heard a crunch.

"I couldn't move my arm after it, but the staff in the hospital were fantastic, although it was pretty much obvious it was a bad one.

"It's been frustrating waiting for the next step, but the long road is ahead of me now. When the pain subsides, it'll be up to me to get myself fit.

"We've got great medical staff here, and they know that me even being in the medical room for more than five minutes usually sees me banging my head against a the wall, so three months will be a long time.

"There'll be the proper protocol, of course, but I'll be looking to be back as soon as possible."