Jacob Lambert eyes comeback after injury sidelined him for much of Sheppey United’s season in Isthmian South East •

A devastating knee injury put a halt to Jacob Lambert’s promising season - but he’s now eyeing his comeback after agreeing to another year at Sheppey.

Lambert’s campaign was turned upside down in late December after sustaining a medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear and meniscus damage. He was hoping to better a stellar 2023/24 campaign and the signs were good.

He’d scored 17 goals and assisted another five during the previous season, and started the 24/25 campaign in great form, scoring nine and assisting 11 in his 29 games before the injury against Three Bridges.

The goals, the assists, the momentum all stopped in a single moment. He had hoped to return before the end of this season but suffered a setback and now he’s got a full summer to prepare for another year with the Ites.

He’s added his name to the likes of Danny Leonard and Dan Bradshaw in staying put to have another crack at Isthmian South East under new boss Kevin Watson.

He said: “I’d spoken to Kev in the last few weeks of the season, had a long conversation, just about various things, getting to know each other. It was really positive.

“All I’ve heard is good reviews about him. The way he plays as well, it should suit me quite well, so I’m looking forward to an exciting season.

“You obviously have to consider everything, but my preference was to stay for another season. I’m quite settled at Sheppey now.

“I’m very friendly with all the amazing fans that come and support us every week and all the people behind the scenes at the club. It’s just full of great people and I’m happy there.”

Lambert picked up his injury on December 28, leaving the field at Holm Park with around half an hour played.

“I planted my left foot in the ground and tried to turn,” he