Risbridger will fight on
Oct 28 2009 Staines News
FOR one horrible moment on Saturday, Gareth Risbridger thought he had crocked the knee that kept him out of football for two-and-a-half years.
The Staines Town midfielder's clash with James Mulley from Hayes & Yeading left Risbridger in a stricken heap on the floor in the second half.
Risbridger limped off with Staines fans praying there would be no repeat of the moment when a freak accident involving a 'bladed' football boot in 2004 sidelined him for two seasons.
But the cuts sustained were patched up quick enough to leave the Swans stalwart looking forward to a second helping of FA Cup glory.
Risbridger is one of only three left from the glory night that saw Swans dump League Two Stockport out of the competition two seasons ago - and is now looking forward to a trip to Shrewsbury on Saturday week - although he would have preferred cricketer James Anderson to pull Wycombe out of the Perspex container during Sunday's live TV draw.
He said: "I come from Wycombe and all my background is there - but any league club is just fine, and I'm sure we can do something there."
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