Scunthorpe United full-back Callum Kennedy would love to return to face Swindon Town
Scunthorpe United full-back Callum Kennedy admits he can have no complaints at his lack of first-team football.
But he is optimistic an enforced defensive reshuffle may open the door for a first start in eight weeks at former club Swindon Town.
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Callum Kennedy has been sidelined by a fractured toe for much of the season so far, but insists he is now ready to return to action.
Kennedy has endured a frustrating start to the season at Glanford Park having fractured a toe on his competitive debut for the club, the 5-5 Capital One Cup clash at Derby County.
The 23-year-old was unavailable for a month while the injury healed and has since found himself having to settle for a place on the bench given the consistent displays of Tom Newey.
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When Newey was moved inside to centre-half following David Mirfin's red card in the closing stages of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brentford, Kennedy played his first football since the second weekend of the season.
And with Paul Reid yet to prove his fitness when it comes to possible replacements for Mirfin, Kennedy is hoping he may get the nod.
"I know it was only for five minutes, but it felt good to be back on the pitch on Saturday. Hopefully it can continue," said the summer signing.
"I was enjoying playing, despite the injury, so it's been really annoying to have sit games out because it's been such a little thing.
"Tom's a good player and a very good defender. With the way he's been playing, I know I've got no right to walk back into the team.
"It's good because competition for places keeps us on our toes.
"I think it's a battle we're both relishing.
"I'd like to think that scenario (Mirfin's red card) opens the door for me this weekend, but I'll just train hard this week and give myself the best possible chance to play on Saturday."
Kennedy joined Scunthorpe from Swindon, having been part of the squad that won the League Two title last season.
While his new club have struggled, his old one have made a flying start following promotion and are another side the Iron face that are in or around the top six.
"I was expecting them to do well," Kennedy said of the Robins.
"They've spent a lot of money and brought in some very good players to add what was a good squad last season.
"They were always going to be one of those teams that were up there, so it will be a good test for us.
"It would be a great game for me to back for. Obviously it was one I looked for when I came here. I'd love to play.
"I was at Swindon from when I was 16 and last season was a fantastic season for the team.
"I've moved on and I'm happy here but I'm looking forward to seeing some old faces and hopefully getting three points."
Comments
by DFlated
Tuesday, October 16 2012, 2:08PM
“Not as bad as that - he will be back next month but not this. Fans would appreciate the truth in relation to everything not red herrings. Just because they think a bit of good news would swell the gates (sacking Knill would be a gate sweller) is no need to spin yarns or stretch reality.”
by Oldironfan
Tuesday, October 16 2012, 12:36PM
“Based on statements by the club on Reid's fitness, I can see only one of two scenarios. Either he plays some part on Saturday at Swindon or we never see him again.”
by DFlated
Tuesday, October 16 2012, 12:04PM
“As if there will be confirmation from the club!!! There is much discord and bitterness in the dressing room believe me. It will all be swept under the carpet as is the truth over Reid's hand both in it's cause and the extent of it.
Another rumour is that SW has pumped 300k into the club recently.”
by Oldironfan
Tuesday, October 16 2012, 11:50AM
“Got to admit DF that the Reid situation (with or without the Mozika twist) has been a smoke and mirrors job from an early stage.
If there has been a big 'falling out' here, together with the apparent Grella rant on Saturday, we seem to have a fair bit of disharmony on our hands to add to the on-field woes.
I hope you're wrong. Either way there's going to be egg on someone's face!!”
by DFlated
Tuesday, October 16 2012, 11:15AM
“He will as we have only 4 defenders able to play.
Ribero, Newey, Canavan and him on Saturday. Late announcement that Reid's Red Herring Groin is playing him up (as it will for another two weeks).”