Paralympians inspire Taylor

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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South Wales Evening Post

NEIL Taylor will take inspiration from the heroes of Britain's Paralympics team as he battles back to fitness.

The Swansea City defender was stretchered from the Liberty Stadium pitch last weekend, a fractured and dislocated ankle suffered against Sunderland ending his season after just two games.

He was later told the injury could have been career-threatening.

Taylor left hospital today after spending five days at Morriston Hospital.

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And after watching the Paralympics on TV from his hospital bed, the 23-year-old said: "Now that is real courage and heart.

"I'm obviously devastated about the injury, but if those athletes can overcome what they've had to face, then who am I to moan?

"I have to show the same determination and do it for myself.

"I'm mentally strong, which helps, and I've got the support of my family and a beautiful and healthy wife and daughter. Some other people haven't got that and I owe it to them to battle my way back.

"I've got a year to work on strengthening other parts of my body and come back like a new signing raring to go."

Taylor, who won't be able to put full weight on his leg for around three

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