Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of Crewe defender Scott McManus who has gone AWOL after returning on loan to Curzon Ashton.

The 20-year-old defender, who impressed during Gudjon Thordarson's reign at Gresty Road, has had no contact with the UniBond League Division One North outfit since playing a handful of games for them in early October.

McManus made six appearances for Crewe when Thordarson was manager, but is believed to have been beset by personal problems.

It was agreed McManus sh...