Swans wait to see if Luton's Walsh will be fit for reunion

Liam Walsh impressed when his opportunity came only to see his ability to contribute hampered by injury.

It is a line which might be used to describe much of Walsh's three-year stint as a Swansea City player.

It also stands right now, after the midfielder came off the bench - and shone - in Luton Town's win over Hull City on 23 November.

But any chance of Walsh forcing his way into the Hatters' starting side for their next game, at Leeds United four days later, was scuppered by a pain he felt in his hamstring.

After Walsh also missed Luton's 4-2 defeat at Norwich City last weekend, Swansea must wait and see whether they will be reunited with their former player at Kenilworth Road this Saturday.

Walsh was released by Swansea over the summer, three years after he had signed on a free transfer from Bristol City.

Walsh was a popular figure at Swansea's Fairwood training base and gave fans glimpses of his obvious talent during his time in Wales.

But every time the former Everton youngster threatened to find some momentum at Swansea, it seemed, he was let down by fitness issues.

In all, he managed just 10 league starts among 34 appearances in a Swans shirt.

He scored two goals for the club, the last of which was a belter at Huddersfield Town in April.

But ultimately, and with some regret, Swansea decided that they could not justify a new contract for Walsh, who signed a deal at Luton in August after a spell training with the club.

He has featured 10 times this season – including three starts – though that tally may have been higher but for a red card against Oxford United in October, when Walsh was dismissed for a rash tackle just 36 seconds after coming on as a substitute.

With his suspension long since completed, Walsh will be hoping – not for the first time – for an injury-free run as the season goes on.