Successful return to action for Vieira

Last updated : 03 December 2003 By Chris Parry
Patrick appeared to come through unscathed, but the manager was playing his cards close to his chest as far as his team selection for Saturday is concerned, saying:

"We wanted to play Patrick for an hour but then I left him for five more minutes, and then another five, and then he ended playing the whole match."

"He worked hard and looked sharp. I will wait to see how he responds to tonight before deciding to use him on the weekend. I will make my decision on Thursday morning."

Hopefully there'll be no relapse!