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Ipswich Town’s Teddy Bishop admits he thought his season was over

Published: 5:35 PM April 7, 2016 Updated: 4:11 PM October 11, 2020

Teddy Bishop receives instruction from Town assistant manager Terry Connor ahead of his return to the team during the second half of the Ipswich Town v Charlton Athletic (Championship) match at Portman Road, Ipswich, on 05 April 2016. Picture: Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com - Credit: Picture: Steve Waller

Teddy Bishop thought his season was over, before making a surprise comeback against Charlton on Tuesday night.

Prior to coming off the bench for the final eight minutes on Tuesday night, Bishop hadn’t kicked a ball all season due to hamstring and shin injuries, with manager Mick McCarthy suggesting recently that his season may well be written off.

Bishop felt the same before making a quicker than expected return, which followed a few setbacks, meaning he is keen to ease himself back into action.

“It was tough for me because I’d be thinking ‘I’m nearly back’ then I was back out again but this time I feel positive, I feel strong and hopefully that is the end of it now,” he told the club website.

“There was a few times where I thought I wouldn’t play this season and I should just look to next season but the physios are good at reminding you that if you do your rehab then you never know.

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“The gaffer has been really sensible with me. I think he’s going to ease me in because the last thing I need now is to start a game and feel something after half an hour.

“Hopefully I can have a few more substitute appearances and if they are going well I can get a start before the end of the season.”