Darlington have revived their interest in 19-year-old Sunderland striker Neil Teggart.

Quakers were represented at last night's reserve match between the Black Cats and Manchester City's second string at Hyde's Ewan Field ground, in which Teggart played as a substitute in the 3-0 defeat.

The Northern Ireland forward, top scorer for Sunderland's Under-19 side last season, saw a loan move to Darlington fall through a fortnight ago after he picked up a hamstring injury in training.

But after he came through last night's match manager David Hodgson could make a renewed loan bid for Teggart this week.

Hodgson was at Billingham Synthonia last night, but his plans to run the rule over any targets were curtailed by the weather. Middlesbrough Reserves' game against Birmingham was abandoned after 38 minutes because of snow.

However, a bid for one-time target Daniel Graham is unlikely. Hodgson saw a move for the Boro youngster blocked shortly after his appointment in November because of a Football League ruling which prevents Academy players from representing other clubs.

Hodgson also wants to sign a left-sided player before Saturday's visit of Rochdale.

Ryan Valentine serves a one-match ban at the weekend after reaching five yellow cards, with youngster Chris Hughes the leading contender to fill in for the former Everton full back.

With freezing conditions forecast for the weekend, the club is exploring the possibility of having the stadium's under-soil heating system connected for the first time.

"We have spoken to the administrators about that possibility," said Hodgson.

"We've got the covers on but I think we've had the worst two days of it anyway."

Swansea and Rushden are the latest clubs to register an interest in striker Barry Conlon.

Darlington have already turned down bids from Sheffield Wednesday and Macclesfield this week for their top scorer, while Hartlepool are understood to be monitoring the situation.

Hodgson insists the 25-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, has no intention of leaving.

"Swansea and Rushden have approached the administrators and they have been advised to get in touch with me," said Hodgson.

"Baz has already told me where he stands and as far as I'm concerned nothing has changed."

* Lincoln manager Keith Alexander has been given the green light to return to work next week after recovering from brain surgery.

Alexander has been out of the game since last November after collapsing at his home with a ruptured cerebral aneurysm - a swelling of a blood vessel.