Woodyatt was an ever-present for Barrow last season

Barrow defender Lee Woodyatt is hopeful of a quicker-than-expected return from his serious leg injuries.

The 25-year-old suffered a break of the tibia and fibia as well as a dislocated ankle during the 3-2 friendly defeat at Kendal Town.

"I'm probably going to be in a cast for around three months," Woodyatt told BBC Radio Cumbria.

"Obviously I don't want to rush it but I'm hoping to be back playing again in six months' time."

Woodyatt began his career with Chester City before moving to Northwich Victoria in the summer of 2003. The right-back spent just one season with The Vics before a move to Vauxhall Motors in October 2004.

He joined Barrow in June 2008 and was ever-present during the 2007-08 promotion-winning season.

"The leg's been a bit sore for the last few days but the pain seems to have settled down a bit now," Woodyatt added.

When I was leaving in the ambulance I could hear everyone singing my name Lee Woodyatt

The Bluebirds have signed former Oldham defender Mike Pearson to cover Woodyatt's absence as the club prepare for the new Blue Square Premier season.

"We've got a good mixture in the team now," Woodyatt said.

"Fitness-wise we are looking good as well. I don't think we'll have a problem and I'm sure we will more than hold our own."

Woodyatt has also thanked the club's supporters for the support they have given him following his injury.

"I've been shocked to be honest at all the support I've had from the fans. When I was leaving in the ambulance I could hear everyone singing my name," he said

"It's nice to know they're behind you and I just want to thank the fans for their support."

Meanwhile, the Bluebirds have handed a trial to former Manchester City and Darlington midfielder Carlos Logan.

The 23-year-old spent last season at Altrincham before leaving Moss Lane in February.