Kevin Nolan: 'Michael O'Connor doing really well'

Kevin Nolan has provided an update on Michael O'Connor's rehabilitation, saying the Notts County club captain is doing really well and is on the right track.

The 30-year-old needed surgery to repair his cruciate ligaments and on his meniscus, an injury picked up against Portsmouth in April last season.

Nolan says he is delighted with the progress made so far by the midfielder and hasn’t ruled out a return by the end of the season.

“Occy’s professionalism has shown right through this process,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post.

“He’s had a few minor setbacks, but the way he’s gone about it, the way he’s attacked this injury – he’s doing really well.

“He had a lot of problems in that knee but it’s a testament to him, Tom Hallas and the people working behind him.

“He’s done fantastically well and he’s got to continue working hard. We’ve just got to keep the reins on him and let him not go too fast too soon.

“We want him back as quickly as possible, but as I always say, the health of the player is the most important thing.

“We want him back when he’s right. He’s in a good place and I am absolutely delighted.

“What a result it would be to have him back for the final few weeks of the season.

“He has experience, intelligence and being your skipper, it would be a massive boost for everyone around the club.”

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