BOSS Steve Cuss hopes Wimborne Town’s injury woes will soon be over after revealing long-term absentee Patrick Wilson is on the road to recovery.

Wilson underwent surgery on an Achilles problem last month but has embarked on a fitness regime having had his cast taken off this week.

And with the rest of his squad fit and available for Saturday’s trip to Swindon Supermarine (3pm), Cuss is in buoyant mood.

The Magpies manager told the Daily Echo: “Patrick is starting his recovery work which is a great sign and, thankfully, we have a few faces back now because we had been a little thin on the ground.

“We’re in a great position with everyone fit and keen to fight for their place.”

Magpies: (from) Harvell, Arnold, Clarke, Oliver, Costello, Blake, Griffin, Davidson, Webb, Gamble, Stokoe, Maybury, Lupton, Kemble, Biles, Field.

  • Clubs in the Wessex League will turn their attention to the League Cup this weekend.

Division One outfit New Milton Town, conquerors of Premier Division Christchurch in the last round, face a testing trip to Whitchurch United, currently second in the top flight.

Bournemouth Poppies entertain Horndean, Verwood host Blackfield & Langley and Hamworthy United welcome Amesbury Town.

Ringwood Town host Premier Division backmarkers Totton & Eling, while Lymington Town travel to Andover Town (all 3pm).