By John P
September 19 2005

Simon Davies revealed to Toffee TV that he is still recovering from a shin splint problem which has hindered his start to the season. The welsh international has yet to complete a full 90 minute match for the blues this season and has been ruled out of several matches due to the shin splints.

"It has been difficult but the manager and the physios have been brilliant. They know that sometimes I may need a couple of extra days after games rather than hammering them, the shins flaring up and then me having to miss games.

"The club have been really good and at the minute are on top of the battle. Hopefully that can carry on and we can start getting some goals and playing well."

Simon's injury is another name on the long list of eight other players dogged by injury as the frustrating start to the season progresses. A fully fit squad would prove a formidable team in the premiership and europe but