Scarborough Athletic have brought midfielder Scott Phillips back into their first team squad after he apologised for his behaviour at an FA Cup match earlier this month.

The club said that Phillips were not in their "immediate plans" following his actions when he was substituted in his side's defeat at home to Guisborough Town.

He has publicly said sorry for throwing his shirt to the floor and arguing with supporters.

Now, in a statement, the club have said: "We recognise that in hindsight the punishment decided upon after the incident involving Scott at the Guisborough game may have been too harsh, and that our judgement may have been clouded following the Jamie Waltham incident.

"We also recognise the fact that Scott apologised to both the supporters and club officials straight away, and has shown great remorse for his actions.

"Whilst the club does not condone any actions which may be of detriment to the team and the harmony in the squad, we take the view that Scott has done everything correctly since the incident, including applying himself properly when asked to appear for the Reserve team last week.

"We are sure that Scott will have learnt a great deal from the incident and subsequent temporary removal from the first team squad, and with this in mind all concerned are happy that Scott will be allowed to take his place in the first team squad once again, should he be selected by the manager."

Phillips took part in yesterday's 1-0 Premier Division victory at Dinnington Town.