Huddersfield Town's Andy Booth looking forward

Jan 14 2009 by Dougie Thomson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

ANDY BOOTH is relishing his return to action with Town.

But as the countdown to Saturday’s home League I clash with Swindon continued, the strike star warned supporters: “I’ve still some way to go before I’m back to full match fitness.”

Having been out since September with a back problem which required surgery, the 35-year-old was delighted to be handed a surprise call-up for Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Northampton, where he came on as an 80th-minute substitute.

And as sources within the club played down speculation over a move for experienced frontman Kevin Phillips, once a Sunderland teammate of boss Lee Clark, Booth had another run-out in yesterday’s practice match at Blackburn, which finished 1-1.

“It’s fantastic to be back in action, and being involved at Northampton was a huge lift for me,” said Booth, who is eager to add to his tally of two goals for the season, 144 for the club and 178 in his career.