Stevie hopes to return very soon

FORMER St Johnstone striker Stevie May has been out of football for nearly a year since suffering a serious knee injury while playing for Preston against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

He doesn’t know when he will return to playing but states: “There are a couple of bounce games coming up, so I might be involved in them.”

He added: “In life you take a l ot of things for granted and it is only when you get a serious injury you realise that.

“I can’t wait to be back with the first team but I will be guided along.

“It has been great to be out on the training pitch with the boys again over the last few weeks.

“At first it felt a bit strange. You have to get used to all the different movements again. Day by day, the knee has felt easier and to be among the boys again has been a big thing mentally.

“Just being able to run again was a brilliant feeling, let alone being able to join in with training.

“When I was on crutches when I first got the injury, and then again after the operation, you need help with simple things, like making a cup of tea.

“Over the months, the work with the physios brings back the full movement and now I’m gradually working towards playing again.

“I still get a few niggles but that’s to be expected.

“Maybe I need a couple of full on challenges to put my mind at ease.

“That is the big part of the recovery.”

Former St Johnstone striker Stevie May.