THE striker of a local football club is said to be making a good recovery after suffering head injuries in an incident which took place in the Lace Market.
Carlton Town player Julian Topliss was seriously injured in Broadway at around 4am on November 23.
The 26-year-old was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre where he remains.
A statement from Carlton Town posted on the club's website states: "Carlton Town are delighted to announce that their striker Julian Topliss is making progress in hospital after coming out of a coma in recent days."
The club says Mr Topliss has regained consciousness and is now eating and drinking normally and working with specialists on the road to recovery.
Club manager Les McJannet said: "Everyone at the club was distraught at hearing what had happened to Julian, who is one of the most popular players ever to pull on the shirt, a regular in the side and a hero in last years' Cup Final.
"Before this terrible incident, Julian had been injured but had just given us the good news that his injury was not as bad as first thought and he was hoping to be back before the end of the season.
"He even turned up at most games despite being injured, such was his dedication and we are delighted to hear that he is making progress."
The club has received messages of support from fans and other members of the footballing community.
Club chairman Mick Garton said: "We would like to thank the players, supporters and officials of others clubs who have been in touch with individuals at the club with their good wishes and we would like to thank his family for their regular updates.
"We continue to pray for his wellbeing and hope to have more good news in due course."
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "Two men, a 22-year-old and a 23-year-old, have been arrested in connection with an assault in Broadway, in the Lace Market, which happened in the early hours of November 23."
