x

Bertrand Makes Comeback in U21 Win Against Reading

Ryan Bertrand has made his return to playing in an actual match tonight in the televised game at Wycombe against Reading.

Saints fans will be glad to hear that Ryan Bertrand has made a return to action when he played for the Saints U21 side against Reading, he showed that he isn't feeling the affects of the injury when after only five minutes he launched into a crunching tackle that saw him shown a yellow card.

Bertrand played only the first 45 minutes with the club wanting to ease him back gradually and it will be interesting to see if the strategy sees him play any part against MK Dons or Swansea City although more realistically he will return against Chelsea.

The first half saw a plethora of goals with Saints leading 3-2 at the break courtesy of Harrison Reed, Sam McQueen and Ryan Seager.

The second half was more restrained but Jake Hesketh made it 4-2 to Saints before making it 5-2 with his second of the night with 20 minutes remaining, sadly that was to be the end of the scoring for the night, however the victory sent Saints to the top of the U21 Premier League table.

What to read next:

Dale Announce Released List
With the season now done and dusted, teams are now announcing their released lists and Dale have decided to go early with theirs.
Refwatch: Southend United v Rochdale
Dale’s final game of the season at Southend United on Saturday will be refereed by PAUL JOHNSON.
Refwatch: Rochdale v Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood’s first visit to Spotland on Tuesday will be refereed by OLIVER MACKEY.
TVOS Preview: Rochdale v Dorking Wanderers
Rochdale AFC’s matchday programme – The Voice of Spotland – is back for Saturday’s Vanarama National League fixture against Dorking Wanderers.
Refwatch: Rochdale v Dorking Wanderers
Dale’s penultimate home fixture of the season against Dorking Wanderers on Saturday will be refereed by JOHN MULLIGAN.
Rochdale v Boreham Wood - Game Off
Somewhat predictably, tonight's game at home to Boreham Wood has been postponed.
Refwatch: Rochdale v Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood’s first visit to Spotland on Tuesday will be refereed by OLIVER MACKEY.
Refwatch: Oldham Athletic v Rochdale
Dale’s penultimate away game of the season at Oldham Athletic on Saturday will be refereed by RUEBYN RICARDO.
TVOS Preview: Rochdale v Hartlepool United
Rochdale AFC’s matchday programme – The Voice of Spotland – is back for Monday’s Vanarama National League fixture against Hartlepool United.
Refwatch: Rochdale v Hartlepool United
The most played home fixture in Dale’s history will be refereed on Easter Monday by RICHARD ELEY.