Speaking to the Bournemouth Evening Echo, he is quoted as saying: "My back was compensating for my hernia when I was playing before the operation. I played in the reserves against Bristol City and had to come off because it was tightening up. I have since had an MRI scan done on it and they have found a slight tear in one of my discs. A specialist in Bristol has recommended that I give it more rest until the end of the month and undergo some intensive physio with Jim (Marshall). But I'm hopeful I will be back by the end of the month and be ready for the play-offs if we can stay in there".