1.   About to undergo his third knee operation in six years, he wondered if he would ever bowl fast again.

2.   And he has had to recover from two knee operations.

3.   He is almost back to full fitness after a knee operation.

4.   Now a knee operation could restore his athletic powers.

5.   John Jones has been told more money will be available from the first of April and he can expect his knee operation in the next year.

6.   Midfielder Mark Proctor is due to have a knee operation tomorrow.

7.   Proctor was in light training yesterday after a minor knee operation on Saturday.

8.   Proctor has recovered from a minor knee operation.

9.   Mustoe could be out for six weeks with a groin injury, while Proctor will miss two or three weeks after a minor knee operation.