Richard Carpenter's first game for over a year looks like being his last for several weeks.

The former Gillingham, Brighton, Fulham and Cardiff midfielder was a surprise inclusion in Faversham’s FA Cup tie against Margate on Saturday but was forced off after 75 minutes with a heel injury which is set to keep him on the sidelines.

Carpenter, who turns 40 at the end of the month, has been training with the Lilywhites and boss Ray Turner (pictured) said: "He lives locally and wanted to help us out.

"I have kept in touch with him for the last couple of years.

"It’s great for the club because we want to do everything that raises our profile."

Having bowed out of the FA Cup in midweek, Turner turns his attention to the FA Trophy and a preliminary round tie at home to Ryman League North side AFC Sudbury on Saturday.

Turner added: "They are one of the stronger sides in the northern half of the league and apparently have got an experienced front line."

Carpenter, who turns 40 at the end of the month, has been training with the Lilywhites and boss Ray Turner (pictured) said: "He lives locally and wanted to help us out.

"I have kept in touch with him for the last couple of years.

"It’s great for the club because we want to do everything that raises our profile."

Having bowed out of the FA Cup in midweek, Turner turns his attention to the FA Trophy and a preliminary round tie at home to Ryman League North side AFC Sudbury on Saturday.

Turner added: "They are one of the stronger sides in the northern half of the league and apparently have got an experienced front line."