Moore back at Tamworth for cup

Moore, pictured, was recalled to The Lamb yesterday and goes straight into their injury-ravaged squad for tonight's Birmingham Senior Cup clash with Birmingham City.

Telford are desperate to sign the 20-year-old, who has scored eight goals during his three months on loan, which was due to end on Thursday in any case.

Tamworth boss Mark Cooper has lost two players to glandular fever and is currently down to 11 fit bodies for tonight's game and their FA Cup clash with Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday.

With the transfer window currently closed, he cannot sign any reinforcements and need Moore as a substitute - even though he is also struggling with a groin injury.

"Cooper is playing himself tonight so they're down to the bare bones," Bucks boss Rob Smith revealed.

"Lee Moore's picked up a slight groin injury but I think he's going to be on the bench. They'll need him on Saturday too, because they've got a big FA Cup game.

"We're not that far apart on a valuation now, but money is irrelevant to them at the moment really - it's about the body.

"It's just unfortunate the way it's happened, but I can understand their situation.

"You never know what might happen, but I think we will have to wait until Monday and see what the situation is then.

"It would be nice to get Lee Moore in, but if it takes a couple of weeks to do it, then so be it."

Meanwhile, Telford's reserves entertain Worcester City at the New Bucks Head tonight in a Central Conference Cup clash. The Bucks line-up will include first team squad members Dave Woodvine, Andy Jones, Richard Beale, Tyrone Barnett and Dean Perrow.

Smith will not be there because he will be scouting Saturday's opponents Radcliffe in their home game with Burscough.