Defender Lewis Galpin paid tribute to South Shields physio Andrew Morris after making his comeback from a broken leg in the 5-1 win over Willington at Mariners Park.
Galpin had not played since suffering the injury in November, but was introduced as a second half substitute in what was Shields’ final home game of the season.
In the video above, he discusses how he felt, and how pleased he was to return before the summer.
He also talks about the work put in with Morris, and how much he has helped him during his months on the sidelines.
VIDEO: Daniel Prince. STILL IMAGE: Peter Talbot.
South Shields defender Lewis Galpin is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a double leg fracture.
Lewis was injured in a freak incident in training following the postponement of Saturday’s game against Crook Town.
Just got my X-ray results back, broke my leg in 2 places!! Absolutely brilliant!! Thanks to all the boys for the well wishes @SouthShieldsFC
— Lewis Galpin (@LewisGalpin) November 28, 2015
The 22-year-old does not require surgery, but a timescale has not yet been put on his return.
Everyone at South Shields FC would like to wish Lewis well and hope he makes a speedy recovery.
Following the news of his injury, messages for Lewis flooded in on social networking site Twitter, including those below.
@SouthShieldsFC Gutted for @LewisGalpin but good news no surgery! We’ll get you back training & playing soon mate 👍 — Andrew Morris (@Andymorris74) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin @SouthShieldsFC awful news for us and more importantly you Lewis. Big miss. Wish you a speedy recovery
— mark scott (@markusscotrates) November 28, 2015
Myself and the lads and club would like to wish @LewisGalpin a very quick recovery. Gunna be a big miss for us. @SouthShieldsFC @SouthShield — daryll hall (@daryllhall12) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin @daryllhall12 @SouthShieldsFC Lewis hope you’re ok and wish you a very speedy recovery
— Geoff Thompson (@GeoffTh28130034) November 28, 2015
Gutted for @LewisGalpin, wish you a speedy recovery mate @SouthShieldsFC will miss you while ya gone! ⚽️ — Adam Curry (@AdamCurry_) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin Best wishes and hoping for a speedy recovery. Look after yourself mate. — David Charlton (@charlo73) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin @SouthShieldsFC terrible news all the best link
— James Marwood (@Jmarzy44) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin @SouthShieldsFC unlucky mate, speedy recovery and come back even stronger 💪 — Michael Bainbridge (@mjbainbridge84) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin get well soon, all the best
— RSTSports (@RSTSports) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin @SouthShieldsFC gutted speedy recovery — Kristian Bond (@kristianleebond) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin @SouthShieldsFC speedy recovery , Mariners will keep the pressure up till your return
— Jim Morgan (@cptmorgan52) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin @SouthShieldsFC sickener mate right amongst this amazing run aswel, get well soon pal — P.A (@paul_2712) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin @SouthShieldsFC speedy recovery mate
— Chris Lilley (@Chris60094522) November 28, 2015
@daryllhall12 @LewisGalpin @SouthShieldsFC @southshield nightmare, speedy recovery mate. Be a big loss
— Kenneth ️ (@kennyball1987) November 28, 2015
Just heard gutted for @LewisGalpin get well soon @SouthShieldsFC#getwellsoon #squadplayers — Chris Allen (@chrisallen125) November 28, 2015
@SouthShieldsFC had a good day today at mariners park gutted for @LewisGalpin speedy recovery marra
— Bryan Morley (@Morley2Bryan) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin good luck with the leg mate gutted for ya — Steven Shaw (@StevenShaw82) November 28, 2015
Big shout to @LewisGalpin hope you have a speedy recovery👍🏻 #topcenterback⚽️
— Morghanclaydon (@Morghanclaydon4) November 28, 2015
@LewisGalpin get well soon mate sorry to here it — tom riding (@RidingTom) November 28, 2015
Have a speedy recovery Galps @LewisGalpin
— Rob Raine (@RobRaine180) November 28, 2015
@TonyStorey definitely will be there supporting the boys to keep the run going! — Lewis Galpin (@LewisGalpin) November 28, 2015
Thanks to everyone for their messages!! 👏🏻
— Lewis Galpin (@LewisGalpin) November 28, 2015
IMAGE: Peter Talbot.
Lewis Galpin expressed his delight after helping South Shields to a 2-1 victory over Washington in the FA Vase on Saturday.
Galpin – who is part of a defence which had recorded five clean sheets in a row prior to the Washington game – was once again solid at the back as the Mariners beat the high-flying Ebac Northern League Division One side.
The 21-year-old admitted he did not care how the team played in the match, as the only thing that mattered to him was getting through to the next round.
In the video above, Galpin discusses the Washington game, why the FA Vase is so special to him and how much he feels the team has improved over recent weeks.
He goes on to talk about the competition for places at Mariners Park and why the fans at Shields are the best he has ever played in front of, and looks ahead to Tuesday’s game against Ryhope Colliery Welfare.
VIDEO: Daniel Prince. STILL IMAGE: Peter Talbot.
