Henderson: I just want to play football

When Wayne Henderson last turned out for Notts County – in the 2-1 win at Macclesfield – Gary Mills was manager, Glynn Hurst was in touch-and-go form and Henderson himself was simply awesome. Although much seems to have changed in the two months of his absence – seemingly for the better, Notts fans - upon Wayne's return - will surely be cross-fingered over Henderson emulating his previous successes with the club.

Despite ruling out a move earlier in the week caretaker-manager, Ian Richardson swooped yesterday to sign Henderson – following a massively promising spell earlier this season – in the wake of Mildenhall’s exit to League One outfit, Oldham Athletic.

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"It was frustrating being back at Villa to be honest," Henderson told the Nottingham Evening Post.

"I have played only two reserve games since being back. It was a case of training all week and not having anything at the end of it."

"I just want to be playing football, that is why I have come here. I don't know what will happen in the future."

"I guess the main reason I have come here is just to play."

However, he remains fully appreciative of the fact that walking back into the line-up – especially after a two month absence from the club – will be no cake-walk, especially considering the rich form Henderson’s former ROI Under-21 team-mate, Saul Deeney finds himself in as of late.

"Saul is a good keeper," he said. "I don't have any expectations about walking straight back into the team."

"I know I am facing a fight to do that. I don't have a problem with that. In fact I am looking forward to it."

Meanwhile, should Villa fail to grant County the chance to play in the FA Cup tomorrow, the club has gone about signing a back-up, with former Charlton and Portsmouth ‘keeper, Andy Petterson.