FORMER Chippenham Town striker Charlie Griffin has been given the all-clear to resume his playing career following a second serious head injury.

The Wycombe Wanderers front man, who is currently on loan at Forest Green Rovers, was passed fit by a specialist in London on Tuesday morning.

Griffin had been anxiously awaiting the results of tests carried out after he was knocked unconscious during a challenge with a Tamworth defender last month.

The 27-year-old, who suffered a previous head injury during a friendly last summer, is targeting tomorrow's visit of Crawley Town as a date for his comeback.

He said: "It's been a nightmare last month for me so to hear I'd been given the all-clear was a huge relief.

"I just want to get back to playing as soon as possible. I've done some running and some light training, but I didn't want to push it until I was passed fit.

"I've not scored since pre-season so if I can get a goal on Saturday that would be the ideal comeback."

Griffin admitted he was worried about his future after doctors at Adams Park ordered him to see a specialist.

The former Hardenhuish hitman had to undergo several hours of medical tests to prove his fitness.

"I went to see Mr Hamlin in London, who has experience dealing with boxers who have suffered head injuries.

"He sat me in front of a lap-top and I had to play games to test my reactions.

"In one of the games I had to press the keyboard every time the playing card on the screen changed suit.

"It was all pretty basic stuff but they had be sure I'd not suffered any lasting damage. Now I know if there's a 50/50 challenge I can go in for it without worrying," Griffin said.

While Griffin is set to make a return to action, he is also thinking of Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech who faces a 12-month spell on the sidelines with a fractured skull.

Cech is recovering in the neuro-surgical unit in Oxford's Radcliffe Infirmary, the same hospital where Griffin was treated for his first head injury.

Doctors inserted a metal plate into Griffin's skull to protect him from further harm and the striker insists Cech is in good hands.

He said: "Seeing the challenge on Petr last week reminded me what happened to me last year.

"Whenever you are struck by an elbow or knee it's going to cause some damage.

"It's a nasty injury but I know Petr can get over it.

"He will be thinking the worst at the moment, but the people there are excellent and will do everything they can to help him."