SAINTS defender Darren Powell has revealed his year of hell at St Mary's.

Injury restricted the 31-year-old centre-back, below, to just ten appearances in all competitions last season.

But he is now set to play a major role for Saints - currently he is just one of five senior defenders in George Burley's first team squad.

"Last season was the most frustrating time of my career.

"It was like banging my head against a brick wall at times.

"There were a few times it got to me, both mentally and physically."

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