Barnes weeks away from a return to the Rams squad

Last updated : 14 July 2007 By Rams Mad Editor

Giles Barnes
Giles Barnes raises the cup he helped to win but is now paying the price with a broken foot that is taking time to heal
Giles Barnes looks set to miss all of the pre-season games with Derby County following his broken foot. The injury was sustained whilst playing for the Rams in the Championship Play-off final over West Bromwich Albion at Wembley.

The injury was expected to have knitted together before the Rams set out on their warm-up games before the Premiership season gets underway. Doctors have advised Barnes to take it easy on the foot for the next two or three weeks before another assessment is made on the injury.

Billy Davies, Rams manager, is understandably worried that he will be without the talented midfielder for the pre-season but hopes the scan will reveal good news for Giles and the Rams.