Smith Fit For Killie

Last updated : 09 October 2006 By Stand Free Ed

INJURY victim Jamie Smith should be fit to return to the Aberdeen squad two weeks earlier than planned.

The winger has been recovering from surgery but a lightning return to fitness has forced the Dons medical staff to recalibrate their recuperation clocks.

Dons boss Jimmy Calderwood told RedWeb: "[Jamie] Smith has been flying in training and at present I would expect him to be in the squad for Saturday."

However, Calderwood also confirmed that Russell Anderson will miss the trip to Rugby Park after withdrawing from the Scotland squad yesterday.

He said: "Russell is back at Pittodrie as his hip problem has not improved too much; this makes him a doubt for Saturday.

"It is a real shame for him as with Dailly being out due to suspension he would have been in with a shout of playing on Wednesday against Ukraine."