Dodd Ready And Willing

Last updated : 21 April 2005 By Sam
The veteran defender, a Saints player for the past 16 years, was recalled early from his loan spell at Plymouth Argyle earlier this week amid fears of a mini defensive injury crisis at St Mary's.

"The next three games are huge for the club and I will do whatever I can to help the cause," Dodd told Saints' official website.

"Whether it is playing or just being a voice in the dressing room and at the training ground, I don't know yet.

"Of course I would love to play if I get the chance but even if I don't, then hopefully I can be part of the squad that gets us out of trouble.

"One of my strong points is my voice and I have been in this situation before so hopefully that experience can rub off on the lads.

"I have been through it all before. We have had some close shaves but have always come through and I don't want all that to count for nothing now.

"I don't want to be part of the squad that takes us out of the top flight after 27 years. This is where we belong. We are a proven Premiership club but we need to make it count."