Tiatto raring to go

Last updated : 06 July 2003 By FootyMAD
The City wing-back, who managed just 13 games last season due to a stomach injury, returned to pre-season training at Carrington ahead of the rest of the first team squad in a bid to regain his fitness in time for the new season which begins on August 17th.

"I have been in training with the physio at Carrington for a few days already building up my fitness levels by running and endurance work mostly," Tiatto told City's official website.

"I am ready to fly now and know that this pre-season is an important one for me after the frustrations of last season. Now I want to get as many games as possible under my belt before the big kick off.

"I have the hunger and desire to get back into the squad and would like to play in four or five matches during pre-season and get myself back into the frame."