Taylor left 'suicidal' by injuriesWelton defender Ross Taylor has revealed that his battle against frustrating injury and illness left him feeling "suicidal".
The 29-year-old's recovery from hamstring and other muscle problems has been complicated by illness.
Taylor said: "I was suicidal after the Hunters Leap game when I broke down injured again.
"I was at an all-time low, that's when the physio, the manager and my family stepped in and kept supporting me."
Taylor has started only one game for Welton this season and his last appearance was at Washingborough on 31 August. That has placed his chances of making the Welton squad for next Sunday's crucial league game against Claytons in jeopardy.
Taylor has spent a productive two weeks at the Scottish Medical Centre and said: "I hope to be back sooner rather than later."
The Scottish defender’s recovery has not been helped by a side effect of the drugs to treat his illness, which render him more prone to muscle injuries.
Taylor added: "I have obviously had a medical problem that the fans don't know about. They just kept seeing me break down and they are frustrated by it but didn't know the full story.
"Now they do. It was a blessing that the club issued a statement so that everyone now has an explanation as to why I kept breaking down. It has taken the pressure off.
"I want to get back as soon as possible. The team have been playing well and I know I can help them to be even better when I'm fit."
Taylor has been in light training the last few weeks and stepped up his come back with 20 minutes for the reserves on Sunday.