Valley duo Andy Commander and Jason Taylor have both suffered setbacks in their bid to regain fitness.

	Jason Taylor will require surgery on his troublesome knee injury

Last season's top scorer Taylor was first injured in the 1-0 win over King's Lynn in April 2007 after after breaking down during the pre-season friendly at Eastwood, having appeared as a substitute, the striker will now require surgery on his knee injury

There is believed to be significant cartilage damage and if replacement cartilage is required, then Jason could be ruled out for the season.

If the situation can be resolved through repair, then Taylor could return within two or three months of surgery.

Fortunately, it appears that last season's 24-goal forward has not suffered any substantial ligament damage.

Meanwhile, centre back Andy Commander has had to be re-admitted to hospital after his broken hand did not heal as expected.

The 28-year-old defender sustained the injury in the friendly at Eastwood Town in July and had to have plates inserted due to the extent of the injury. But rehabilitation has not gone as planned which could rule Andy out for another number of weeks.

Commander has made 129 appearances for Valley, scoring 4 goals since joining from Shepshed Dynamo in 2002.