Keith O'Neill's injury nightmare may soon be at an end with news that the Dublin winger is fit again and ready to line out for the Sky Blues reserves.
The Coventry and Republic of Ireland international (Last cap v Macedonia (sub)9/10/99), broke his leg in two places in a freak training ground accident in April 2002. The in October and November 2002, O'Neill injured his foot and hand respectively.
But the last two years have been a disaster, with injury after injury keeping O'Neill from any regular football at all. His main injury has been his recurring hip problem.
However the 26-year-old has returned to full training, where he has featured as left back - a position it is believed, O'Neill may have under-studied to Ian Harte, had he been fit for the World Cup 2002.
Irish loanees update
Cork native midfielder Brian Barry Murphy (Preston) is currently on loan at Hartlepool United.
Dublin native midfielder Ian 'SIMPS' Simpemba (Wycombe) currently on loan to Conference side Woking F.C.
Dublin native winger Richie Partridge (Liverpool) on loan to Coventry City.
Dunlin striker Graham Barrett (Arsenal) on loan to Brighton & Hove Albion
Hampstead native Irish Goalkeeper Graham Stack (Arsenal) on loan to Belgian side Beveren F.C.
Dublin native defender Clifford Byrne (Sunderland) on loan to Scunthorpe United
Kilkenny native striker Michael Reddy (Sunderland) on loan to York City.
Salford native Irish defender Paul Tierney (Manchester United) on loan to Crewe Alexandra.
Dublin native defender Patrick McCarthy (Manchester City) on loan to Boston United.
Limerick native midfielder John McGrath (Aston Villa) on loan to Dagenham & Redbridge.
Dublin native striker JJ Melligan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - on loan to Kidderminster Harriers.
Luton born Irish striker Liam George (Bury F.C.) - short term contract extended until the end of January 03'.
Buxton born Irish striker Ben Burgess (Stockport County) on loan to Oldham Athletic {3 mths}.
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