Ade’s ready to lace up his boots

Manchester City star Emmanuel Adebayor is finally ready to lace up his boots and return to action. The £25m goal ace has been on compassionate leave since being caught up in the horror gun attack on the Togo team bus during the African Nations Cup in Angola. Two people were killed in the terrorist attack, while seven others, including two Togo players were badly injured. Adebayor, who was left deeply traumatised by the tragedy, is expected back in City colours in next Wednesday’s Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Manchester United at Old Trafford. City hold a 2-1 advantage.