Town’s crippling injury problems have been well-documented in recent weeks with up to 12 players out at times, making their promotion to League One all the more impressive. They had nine players out for their final day trip to Tranmere Rovers and lost another one – Ryan Haynes – during the game at Prenton Park.
Asked when he’s expecting players to return, manager Jon Brady said: "Most of the injured group should there or thereabouts for pre-season. There's two players who will probably be back later in pre-season. Another one – Tyler Magloire – won't be back until around February time because he took a pretty bad knee injury. I hope we can have more depth to our squad next season. That will be important because it did feel extremely skinny at times.”
1. Jon Guthrie
Hamstring injury suffered against Carlisle on April 15th. Has said himself he expects to be back either before or during pre-season. Photo: Pete Norton
2. Aaron McGowan
Ankle injury suffered against Newport on April 7th. Missed the first two months of 2022/23 but should be back much earlier ahead of next season. Photo: Pete Norton
3. Akin Odimayo
Hamstring injury suffered against Newport on April 7th. Expected to return for pre-season. Photo: Pete Norton
4. Ben Fox
Ankle injury sustained against Wimbledon on February 14th. He's previously said he will be back for the start of next season. Photo: Pete Norton