Brian steps up hunt for new blood WREXHAM’S Danny Williams is to have an operation that will keep him out of action for at least three months the club confirmed yesterday. The 28-year-old midfielder, who has been troubled by back problems for the best part of three years, saw a leading specialist in Liverpool on Tuesday evening and will have keyhole surgery to shave a displaced disc that is pressing on a nerve. The operation will be carried out within a fortnight and Williams said: “It’s something now that needs to be resolved as soon as possible. “I’ve been struggling with it for two or three years and at times I have played when it hasn’t been 100%. “The specialist told me if I didn’t do something about it now, not only would my football suffer, but there could also be possible problems later on in life.” The latest flare-up came during the Dragons match at Macclesfield Town when Williams went off at the interval and he added: “It’s not as bad as when it first happened a few years ago because then I could not stand up straight and there was severe pain. “Nevertheless, apart from the pain in my back, I’ve been losing power in my left leg and there has been tingling in my foot, which has been a concern. “Every time I was going into a game there would be a worry at the back of my mind that it might go again and with the number of matches we play my back wasn’t getting any rest. “So I’ve had a chat with the gaffer and we both felt it was in everyone’s interests – to say nothing of my own health and peace of mind – to have the surgery sooner rather than later. “The surgeon was very positive and said there was a success rate of over 90% for this type of thing. “There’s a slight risk, obviously, as with anything medical, but of course it’s for the best. “The sooner I have it done, the sooner I will be able to start training again and with the way things are I’m hoping to be back for the latter part of the season.” Dragons’ boss Brian Carey said: “It’s a huge blow for us, but it’s the sensible thing to do. “We could have nursed Danny through game by game and stumbled along in that fashion for some time – but we have to consider as well his longer term future.” The loss of Williams, who has featured in both midfield and at the back this season, provides another reason for Carey to step up his hunt for new blood and the Racecourse boss is still hopeful of recruiting at least one loan signing before Saturday’s visit to Notts County. “I was at a match last night and I’m going to another this evening,” he added. “We’re waiting on phone calls, which is always the case because unexpected injuries or suspensions can quickly change the situation.” | 
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