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"It was supposed to be non-contact but it was slippy and one of the young boys ended up going right through the back of me, I guess it was his way of saying ‘welcome back Thommo’ and it’s probably the best thing that could have happened to me."

"It was naturally at the back of my mind and although I wouldn’t say I enjoyed being flattened it gave me the belief that the injury would stand-up ok which was what I needed."

"It’s great to be back."

"I’ve seen all the boys when I’ve been out but it’s not the same as training with them every day. I don’t want them to treat me any differently either as what I need is for them to get in about me the way they would any other players so I can get used to being challenged and get my awareness back.
Being out for so long has been really hard to take."

"I’ve not missed a home game since I’ve been injured and I’ve travelled to a lot of the away matches as well with my dad who is a big Hibs fan, and while it’s good to watch the boys and see them winning there’s never been a game that’s gone by without me wishing I was out there with them."

"I chased onto a long ball behind the Partick defence and nipped in ahead of one of their players, he had a couple of tugs at me and the referee opened his arms to wave play on."

"It was at that point I jumped a sliding challenge from him and fell with all my weight on one leg and knew instantly I had done something serious. It’s only human nature to think what might have happened had the referee blown for the initial foul."

"But then I wouldn’t have been saying that if I had gone on to score and he hadn’t given me the advantage! It’s just one of these what-if situations that you have to live with."

"I have a lot of respect for Bobby Williamson but Tony Mowbray has come in and done a great job. If you look at the way we are playing this year compared to last year it’s like night and day. We are in a great position in the league and a lot of that is down to the manager."

"We have spoken regularly when I’ve been out and hopefully I can force my way back into his first team. He’s said some nice things about me and it’s great when somebody sings your praises. He has still to see me play and hopefully I can impress him."

"We of course have more competition for places in midfield now but I’ve forced my way into the Hibs team once and I’m determined to do it again."

Kevin Thomson - Evening News - January 26th 2005

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