Airdrieonians striker Jim Lister came through his hernia operation on Monday and is on the road to recovery. 

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The 34-year-old hitman, who has scored 18 goals in 66 appearances in a Diamonds shirt, went under the knife as he bids to end a season of frustration on the sidelines. 

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Now Jimmy will make a welcome return to the Club on Tuesday as he begins the long rehab road back towards first team football again. 

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Diamonds’ Head of Medical Department Michael McLaughlan told airdriefc.com: “The surgeon has told us that four to six weeks of rehab will put Jimmy in a position to start his pre-season programme. 

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“He is not allowed to drive until November 9 but the next day he will make his return to the Club. 

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“Injury is always the hardest thing for any footballer but we will be there to help get Jimmy back in a Diamonds shirt when he is healed and ready.”