Clarkson: Ban could be blessing in disguise

4th December 2008

Motherwell striker David Clarkson hopes his enforced rest can help him rediscover last season's form.

Clarkson will return from a two-match suspension in Saturday's Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash against Hearts.

The ban followed an earlier one-game punishment sparked by Clarkson's controversial red card against Celtic, when his flailing arm caught Paul Caddis.

"It's always frustrating," Clarkson told PA Sport. "I want to play every game and to miss three through suspension is disappointing.

"But maybe that time off has given my legs a wee rest and that will refresh me. I've not played for two weeks so I'm itching to get back."

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