Khela nearing a Telford return

The former Willenhall centre-back came through training on Thursday - and could even make his playing comeback in a reserve team game against former club Kidderminster Harriers next week.

That would be a huge bonus for the Bucks, who have had to cope without the 24-year-old since he suffered a stress fracture of the shin back in November.

And the prognosis had looked even worse just before Christmas when a second scan suggested a more serious break that seemed to have all-but ended his campaign.

But he has since defied expectations to give himself a chance of featuring in the exciting climax to the Blue Square North campaign.

"Indy did a full session with us on Thursday night and that's the first time he's done that since he got the injury," said assistant manager Larry Chambers, who was in the dugout for today's home clash with Hinckley.

"He worked hard and came through that session okay, and it would be a massive boost for us to have him back, though he's probably at least two or three weeks away from being ready for the first team.

"He's a quality player though, and he's come on leaps and bounds.

"We're told there's even a chance he might be ale to go in for the reserves game against Kidderminster next Thursday and that would be a big step forward for him."

Meanwhile, Chambers has hailed the impact of the sizeable Telford crowd, insisting their vocal support at home and away could make all the difference in the big matches to come.

"It's like a 12th man," he added. "There's no better feeling for the players than when your crowd are right behind you.

"It inspires you as a player."

By CHRIS HUDSON