Glynn's rapid progress (Story posted 31.01.02)

HAVING broken his leg in August Maidenhead United’s promising midfielder Matt Glynn is getting closer to a long-awaited return.
United chairman Roger Coombs said that Glynn is improving rapidly and is hoping to get on to the pitch as soon as possible.
Coombs said: “I spoke to him on the phone last night (Tuesday) and he was talking about being ready in a week. I think that’s over optimistic, but it’s good that he’s being so positive.
“He’s coped with the whole thing very well. When he broke his leg I thought that might be it for the season.”
Coombs added: “To be honest if he returns at all this season it will be a bonus.”
Interestingly Glynn, after joining the Magpies from Flackwell Heath, had caught the eye with a number of impressive displays.
In fact scouts from Reading FC had come along to numerous games to judge his progress. Now, according to Coombs, the scouts are back again, but this time no-one is exactly sure who is being scrutinised.
“Previously the Reading scouts came for about 10 games in a row. When Matt broke his leg, we never saw them again, so it was obvious who they were interested in.
“This time I don’t know who they are looking at, although Rob Saunders is probably the likely choice.”
The first game the scouts could see is tomorrow (Saturday) when United entertain Basingstoke.
United will be hoping to complete the double over their rivals from Hampshire, while on Tuesday the opponents are from slightly nearer to home.
United play host to Flackwell Heath in the quarter-finals of the Berks and Bucks Cup, kick-off 7.45pm.
Althouugh the match should be a walk in the park for United – as they are currently 10th in the Premier Divison while Flackwell are bottom of Division 3 – anythng is possible in a cup match.
But United will be focused as, for once at this stage of the season, this cup is their last hope for silverware and an end of season final.
The league match at Gravesend and Northfleet has been rearranged for Tuesday, March 5.