Priestley Farquharson doing "everything perfectly" to stay sharp after injury hell
Walsall defender Priestley Farquharson admits he has to do "everything perfectly" in the wake of his injury problems.
The 28-year-old scored his third goal of the season during the Saddlers' 2-2 draw at Grimsby Town on Wednesday evening.
Injury reduced Farquharson to just 24 appearances across his first two seasons at Walsall after arriving from Newport County in 2023.
He missed 11 months with a thigh injury last season, but has played 27 times in all competitions this term.
'I have to do everything perfectly' - Farquharson on staying sharp
"You're grateful when you get back out there after a few injuries, but you've got to stay in tune with your body," Farquharson revealed.
"Whether that's eating or sleeping - you've just got to do everything perfectly.
"I know some people who can get three hours sleep and they're fine for their whole career.
"Then there are people like me that need to do it perfectly."
Farquharson penned a one-year deal last summer and vowed he had "unfinished business" after an injury-ridden spell at Bescot.
He scored on his first competitive start in 15 months during a 2-0 win at Harrogate Town in November.
The centre-back also netted in a 3-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers last month, before adding to his tally at Grimsby.
Working in the shadows on his road to recovery
In total, Farquharson has started in six of the Saddlers' last seven fixtures in League Two, and has credited strength and conditioning coach Jonathan Fenner for helping him regain his sharpness.
"Fenners has worked me very hard, I was doing loads of work behind-closed-doors," he added.
"Just getting my body strong enough to get through it all. So I would do more than everyone.
"I'd train and then I would do a whole bike session, just to literally overwork me almost.
"Then, when I'm out there, it's easier."
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