
David Miskelly (pictured) back into action sooner than envisaged following a shoulder operation. Miskelly, who dislocated his shoulder at Stoke in November, played in last night's Manchester Senior Cup tie against Manchester United reserves.
The Northern Ireland under-21 international will also play for the reserves at Sheffield United on Wednesday. Head coach Mick Wadsworth said: “We have
been forced to rush David back whereas ideally we would have liked him to have a full week's training. Now I need to assess if David is ready to play in the first team so this week it is going to be a case of being cautious with Kelly and adventurous with Miskelly.” Wadsworth added that he has a contingency plan to bring in a goalkeeper if Kelly is ruled out and Miskelly is deemed not ready to
return.

Argentinian Cristian Colusso was given a run in the reserves last night as he tries to convince Athletic to sign him on a long-term basis. Colusso has been released by Rosario Central because of the economic problems in Argentina and has signed a short-term contract until the end of this season. Athletic
will then have to decide whether to offer Colusso, who was valued at three million dollars by Rosario Central, a permanent deal.
Athletic's league match at Huddersfield Town on Easter Monday, a clash which could be vital to the play-off hopes of both clubs, has been made all-ticket.