Pars star Williamson consulted psychologist after injury blows

Ryan Williamson has revealed he sought the advice of a psychologist after back-toback injury blows knocked his confidence and left him wondering if he had a future in football.

The Dunfermline defender suffered a dislocated kneecap in 2014 and almost a year later sustained a horrific double leg break playing for the Pars.

With his contract running out last summer, the full-back has confessed he questioned whether serious injuries would continue to plague him.

But, after consulting Dunfermline-based therapist Alan Freeburn, the 21-year-old insists he was better placed to deal with another knee injury that kept him on the sidelines again earlier this season until his first start in five months against Morton recently.

And, having penned a two-year deal with the Fifers at the end of last term, the former Celtic youth is now feeling much more positive about his fledgling career.

He said: “It’s been a frustrating time, so it’s just great to be back fit and available.

“I’ve said that so many times but hopefully that’s it for good this time. It can play on your mind but I’m trying to blank it out now.

“I’ve spoken to psychologists and so on, basically just to keep on top of things, and I’m feeling a lot more positive now.

“At the end of last season, I’m not scared to admit I found it difficult, but I would like to think the bad luck’s out the way.”