YORK City centre-back Tom Allan has returned to former club Alfreton Town on loan.

The 24-year-old defender has agreed temporary terms with the Minstermen's National League North rivals until January 1.

Allan has been limited to four starts and just six appearances in total for City this season.

He has failed to make the bench for the last two games after his last recall to the starting line-up ended in a 4-1 home defeat to Bradford Park Avenue.