AFC Telford's race against clock for Adam Proudlock cover

AFC Telford United boss Andy Sinton is facing a race against the clock to sign a striker with an injury cloud over ace Adam Proudlock.

Former Wolves hitman Proudlock suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's 1-0 win over Stalybridge that ruled him out of last night's frustrating 0-0 draw at Harrogate.

And Sinton is eager to sign cover ahead of tomorrow's non-League transfer deadline, having received conflicting medical reports on how long his 11-goal striker will be sidelined.

"I've had one report that he'll be out for two weeks and another that it will be four, so we need to get him scanned very quickly so we know the exact extent of the damage," he said.

"I do think that diagnosis of injuries is an area where the club needs to improve because I could have done with knowing a little quicker — I've now only got a day and a half to get someone in.

"I've lost what I consider to be one of our big game players just when we are coming into some big games.

"I've got a couple of targets in mind but it's a time game now," he added.

"I'll make a few phone calls but if I don't manage to get anyone then I'll still to be reasonably happy."

Meanwhile, Sinton admitted he was frustrated by his side's stalemate at Harrogate, even though the result took them back above Alfreton to the top of the Blue Square Bet North.

Alfreton can reclaim that position tonight if they get a point in their trip to Corby.

Hosts Harrogate held the Bucks comfortably, despite playing almost the entire second half with 10 men.

"Full credit to Harrogate because they made it very tough for us," said Sinton.

"They were competitive and they were full of energy."

By CHRIS HUDSON