Bucks' Alex Meechan winning back injury battle

Optimistic AFC Telford United striker Alex Meechan believes he is winning his winning his battle with the mystery back injury that saw him admitted to hospital.

The 30-year-old has not featured since scoring in Telford's FA Cup clash with Buxton last month but was seen running under the watchful gaze of club physio Rudy Farquharson before last night's 1-0 win over Workington.

That result kept the Bucks in the thick of the Blue Square Bet North promotion race and Meechan is eager to start playing his part once again.

"I'm really happy with the progress I've made over the last few days," said the former Bristol City and Forest Green man.

"Last night I was doing a bit of running before the game and that's unbelievable for me after what have not been a nice few weeks.

"It got to the stage where I was in hospital and I couldn't move so football was the last thing on my mind.

"It's still not totally right but I don't think I'm going to be out too much longer. I'm hungry to get back banging goals in and trying to create things for the team."

Meanwhile, boss Sinton hailed last night's gritty victory that was sealed thanks to Adam Proudlock's fifth goal in three games.

It followed on from braces in the 4-2 defeat to Solihull Moors and the victory by the same scoreline at Droylsden.

"Adam was sat on his backside for two months at the start of the season until I tempted him to come here," said the Telford chief.

"I thought he was fantastic at Solihull and Droylsden. He had a quiet game last night but got the winner.

"That's what he can do, and he'll get better. He wants to be here long-term, which is important."

By CHRIS HUDSON