AFC Telford wants new striker to fill in for Adam Proudlock

AFC Telford United will back boss Andy Sinton to bring in a new striker - after learning that Adam Proudlock will miss the majority of the Blue Square Bet North run-in.

The former Wolves man was sent to Wolverhampton yesterday for a scan on the hamstring injury he suffered during last Saturday's 1-0 win over Stalybridge.

That has revealed a Grade One tear - leaving chairman Lee Carter to admit that they must try to strengthen the squad ahead of the non-League transfer deadline tonight.

"We sent Adam for a private scan in Wolverhampton yesterday and the news was not great," Carter confirmed.

"The manager has our full support in terms of getting new recruits but we are tight on time and, realistically, it's touch and go whether we can do something or not."

Boss Andy Sinton has already called on the club to improve its diagnosis of injuries, having only been informed of the potential severity of the injury on Tuesday before the trip to Harrogate,

He went with Andy Brown andAlex Meechan - the pairing that helped the Bucks make such a great start to the season - in the 0-0 draw with the Yorkshire side.

And he still has recent signing Danny Williams and Congo international Yannick Salem as options to boost his side's attack should he draw a blank in his search for extra re-inforcements.