GEORGE Clegg has been rewarded for some useful first team performances with a contract to the end of the season.

The former Manchester United youngster has shone in recent weeks and manager Andy Preece has been delighted with his attitude.

"George didn't do himself justice when he was on trial for three months at the start of the season," he said.

"But putting him on a month to month deal has given him a kick up the backside and he has responded well.

"He needs to kick on again and earn an extension at the end of the season.

"He's a bright player and will work his socks off for you, just the kind of lad we want at the club.

"If he knuckles down I'm sure he can still have a big future in the game."

The reserves drew 1-1 at York City on Wednesday evening with Ian Lawson grabbing a late equaliser.

In the starting line-up was Gary Sampson, a young midfield trialist from Manchester United.

American trialist Beckett Hollenbach also turned out, but will not be offered a contract despite doing well.

"I'd like to keep him here to the end of the season, but he just hasn't done enough to earn a contract with the financial situation at the club," said Preece.

"We really need someone who could step straight into the first team and Beckett is just short of that at the moment."