York City manager Neil Thompson's injury woes continue to show signs of easing.

Skipper and defensive linchpin Chris Fairclough has begun some light jogging as he makes his way back from medial knee ligament damage.

The former Leeds United and Tottenham ace has yet to play this year after getting injured in the 2-1 home defeat against Cheltenham on December 28.

Central midfielder Steve Agnew has started jogging too after damaging ankle ligaments in the 2-2 draw at Darlington for the third time in a month.

Both experienced campaigners could be in contention within a matter of weeks.

Midfielder Kevin Hulme, after a successful hernia operation, could be set to make his first appearance in almost two months in tomorrow's reserve encounter against Wrexham at Bootham Crescent.

However, striker Colin Alcide is still resting a troubled back and has yet to return to training.

UniBond division one side Harrogate Town hope to savour reaching the last 32 of the FA Umbro Trophy for the second time when they entertain Spennymoor at Wetherby Road tonight, kick-off 7.30pm.

Town's joy at reaching the fourth round after three times coming from behind over two games against their UniBond premier opposition was short-lived when the Moors lodged an appeal.

The FA ordered tonight's replay after it was found Harrogate had played a substitute who had not been named on the teamsheet in their original replay of the tie.

The winners will play host to UniBond colleagues Bishop Auckland.

Charlton's Alan Curbishley has been named as the Nationwide Division One manager of the month to cap a brilliant week for the Addicks boss.

Curbishley, who guided his side to the last eight of the FA Cup with a 3-2 win at Coventry on Saturday, won the award on the back of a 100 per cent league record in January.

Leaders Charlton won all their four league games and are currently four points clear as they aim to return to the top flight at the first attempt.

Ian Holloway, of Bristol Rovers, took the Division Two accolade after his free-scoring side leap-frogged long-time leaders Wigan.

In division three the award has gone to Mansfield Town's manager Billy Dearden on the back of five wins in their last six league outings.

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