NEW defensive recruit Paul Reid is keen to point out that his previous injury problems are unlikely to have any impact on his time with Scunthorpe United.

The 28-year-old centre-back was sidelined for seven months after suffering a broken kneecap in 2009, a situation that has caused concern to some Iron fans on the back of his £100,000 move from Colchester at the end of last week.

With David Mirfin and Rob Jones both in and out of the starting line-up this term because of various different niggles, United can ill-afford to have another body on the sidelines.

Reid is confident that won't be the case.

"A lot has been made of the knee injury I had," said the Cumbrian.

"But it was two years ago that I actually had the injury and while it did keep me out for while, I have played maybe 40 games since then and have had no problem with it.

"As far as I am concerned I am well over it."

Reid endured a difficult Iron debut in Saturday's 4-0 loss at Leeds, but is confident he can bring enough fight to the table to aid the club's survival mission.

"I looked at the league table before I came here and I am under no illusions that we are in a fight," he added.

"But hopefully I can help this club stay up and pass on that desire to the rest of the lads.

"I am sure they have got it already but that half a per cent might make all the difference."