Exeter City defender Danny Coles has returned to training following a freak injury that saw him break a bone in his back last season.
The 30-year old sustained the injury in a training ground challenge with goalkeeper Artur Krysiak in March after making 36 appearances for the Grecians following his move to St James Park from Bristol Rovers at the start of last season.
He will be returning to what will be an almost new look defensive unit for the Grecians after manager Paul Tisdale completed the signings of right back Kevin Amankwaah and centre back Pat Baldwin.
They both join goalkeeper Rhys Evans, signed from Conference South side Staines Town on the list of the Grecians' summer acquisitions as Paul Tisdale looks to rebuild his side following their relegation from League One.
Both Amankwaah and Baldwin are no strangers to the South West as Amankwaah started his career with Bristol City and has also had loan spells with Torquay United and Yeovil Town as well as a permanent spell with Swindon Town. Baldwin originally joined the Grecians on loan last season, but has sufficiently impressed Tisdale to earn himself a permanent deal.
The Grecians will also be hoping that Steve Perryman will return to take up the reigns as Director of Football after having heart surgery last season after being taken ill in the Grecians' final game of their League One campaign against Sheffield United.
