Weston exclusive: "I'm ready"

The summer signing told NCM yesterday that he cannot wait to get back playing and is closer to a return than some believe.

Weston, 19 said: "I should definitely be back next week the injury is much better."

When asked whether he is ready to fulfil his potential of being able to take

Weston... Injury free at last

the division by storm he grinned and nodded appreciatively.

The former Charlton Athletic star picked up a troublesome hamstring injury at the back end of last season during a loan spell with Notts, and the strain has been persistent since his return on a free transfer pre-season.

However, after consulting a specialist the problem should have now cleared up, leaving the path clear for the speedy trickster to get his Notts career in gear.

Also with Weston was Jay Smith and Stef Frost, and Smith admitted he has a fight on to retain his first team place after his own injury, which should have cleared up for Tuesday's Meadow Lane clash with high flying Hereford United, but said: "The team comes first."