Danny Graham - Radio Cumbria Interview

Last updated : 07 March 2008 By Thetashkentterror

Blues frontman Danny Graham
United forward Danny Graham spoke to BBC Radio Cumbria's Derek Lacey on Sunday morning ahead of Carlisle's big promotion clash away to Nottingham Forest on Monday night, Graham first talking about the long-term injury to his fellow strike-partner Joe Garner :


" It seemed funny not playing a game, we came in on Saturday and it was a bit strange. I went home and I was watching all the football results coming in and we didn't have a game, but our game is tomorrow night away at Forest. It's a big game, we've been preparing right over the weekend, and hopefully we can go there on the back of two good results and get some more points on the board.

" It's a massive game, it's the type of game that you want to play in. If we win I think we are five points above Forest and if they win they are a point above us so it's tight. It's going to be a tough game, we know that they are a good team but our confidence is high and we are going to go there all out for the win.

" Joe Garner being out is a massive blow, he's contributed massively over the season, he's scored 14 league goals for us. He's probably been the main man over the course of the season and it's a massive blow, not only for him but for the team and everyone associated with the club. We wish him a full and speedy recovery as quick as possible.

" It's down to the lads, the players, the staff, everyone, to get round Joe and support him. It's going to be a tough time for him, he's only 19-years old, he's going to be out for a long time, I think the rehabilitation is six to nine months. So it is going to be hard but if we stick together then I'm sure he'll come through because he is a strong person, hopefully he'll come back as good a player as he has been this season.

" Personally I've been involved in a couple of games on the television with SKY when I have been on loan at Derby, as well as a couple of games at Middlesbrough which have been on SKY. It doesn't matter if it is on SKY or not, there is a game to be played, we are going to go there not worrying about the game being on SKY and hopefully give a good performance and get three points. I'm sure there will be a lot of supporters going down and hopefully we can put on a good performance for them and send them away happy and get some points. "