Mozza nears return

There was one thing which wound up James Morrison during our interview. The word 'blister'.

Nine months of hell for, what, a small blister? If only it had been that simple. Sadly, previous boss Tony Mowbray was not medically trained. So when he said that Morrison's injury was a 'bit like a blister', it became a blister-related injury.

Three operations, 10-weeks wearing a cathater-style pump, about 30 trips to London to get the 'fluid' removed and several days in hospital.

That's some blister.

Regardless of who's to blame for the injury? Morrison doesn't really know who to attach blame to - right now it probably doesn't matter - but it'll be good for Roberto Di Matteo to have him back. The more options, the better.

The midfielder hopes to be back for the Ipswich or Sheffield United.

It's hard to imagine an Albion side with Morrison in it - he's been out for so long. But a fit-again Morrison will be a fantastic addition to the squad.

He has the ability to run at people, he's technically adept and has the vision to create for others. While he's long-range shooting can be inconsistent, he did manage to chip in with enough goals last season to suggest that he can add to Albion's tally this year.

He's been enduring double sessions since he returned to training and will continue to do so for the remainder of the campaign.

And with one or two of Albion's midfielder showing signs of fatigue, along with a dip in form, Morrison's return couldn't come soon enough.

Unlike those who may suffer long-term ligament, cartilage, tendon or muscular injuries - his progress shouldn't be restricted once he is back.