Kyel Reid is racing towards making a City comeback at Bristol Rovers.

The lightning-quick winger has missed the last five games since tearing his hamstring in the second half of Boxing Day’s win over Crewe.

City braced themselves to be without Reid for up to six weeks but the 23-year-old, who claims to be a quick healer, could now be back in action just a month after the injury.

Reid, who suffered a partial grade two tear, took part in some pre-match shooting practice before the Morecambe home game before getting the all-clear to join in again at Apperley Bridge on Friday.

And Phil Parkinson believes he has a realistic chance of being in the squad for the Memorial Stadium.

Parkinson said: “Reidy is back in full training and he’s got a chance for the weekend. He is in contention.

“Obviously it would be great to have him back. He’s a big player for us and was doing terrific before the injury.”

Reid has mixed memories from his last visit to Bristol Rovers in April. He scored a spectacular goal for Charlton and then got sent off in his final game for the club.

David Syers can also feature on Saturday after finishing his three-match ban. He will get his first outing since January 2 for the reserves against Middlesbrough today.

Parkinson added: “He’s going to play 45 minutes. I just think he needs the match practice.

“He’s ticked over well in training, like Andrew Davies did when he was out for a time. He’ll have a bit of the game in the reserves and then be ready to return to the squad for Bristol Rovers.

“Simon Ramsden is also seeing the specialist on Thursday with his toe so it’s looking more positive. We’re getting some important players back.”

Skipper Michael Flynn made his first appearance at the training ground yesterday since his severe bout of gastritis. The midfielder’s recovery will be carefully monitored after losing over a stone and a half in weight.

Flynn said: “Thankfully I’ve had no problems since coming out of hospital the second time.

“It’s now a case of me building up my strength and fitness levels.”