A SUNDAY league footballer who lost one of his legs in the London bombings is said to be recovering well in hospital, Midweek has learnt.

Paul Glennerster, 26, from Stokenchurch, was believed to have been hit by debris when he was caught up in the explosion between Russell Square and King's Cross stations on the day of the bombings.

Mr Glennerster, an insurance broker, was the captain of the Horse and Jockey pub in Tylers Green and had captained the side since its formation six years ago.

At the time of his injury, Mr Glennerster was said to be in a critical condition in hospital, but friends were hopeful that he could pull through. Mr Glennerster is said to be fully conscious and "recovering well".

A team mate from the Horse and Jockey, who didn't want to be named, said: "He is conscious and doing okay. I have been to see him a few times and the team is still playing without him."

Peter Darby, landlord of the pub in Church Road, told Midweek that the signs were encouraging.

He said: "I know he's doing really well. I've heard he's conscious and doing fine. From what I can make out he's been very positive and has been speaking to the manager of the team."

Mr Glennerster, a Wycombe Wanderers fan, and a follower of London Wasps, is believed to be staying in a hospital in London where he is being cared for.

Mr Darby said that the pub was planning to hold a fundraising event for Mr Glennerster soon. He said "We are definitely looking to do something."

Helen Long, a London Underground worker, told a national newspaper how she had saved the life of a man believed to have been Mr Glennerster by holding his hand for around two hours to keep him awake while paramedics treated him.

A Metropolitan policeman described on www.gasroom.co.uk a football fans website how he tended to Mr Glennerster at the scene of the explosion. The policeman said Mr Glennerster had been talking about the Blues while he was being stretchered out of the tube tunnel.