Man of the moment Neville Stamp has delivered a timely tonic for York City fans by declaring "the best is yet to come".

Stamp's form after joining City from Reading was rewarded this week with an extension of his one-month contract to the end of the season.

With his immediate future now settled, the 19-year-old is hoping to show City fans just what he can do, starting with tomorrow's trip to Cardiff City.

"Last season I was injured for six months then at the beginning of this season I was out for another couple of months," revealed the left-back, who has suffered a stress fracture of his left hip and undergone operations on both groins.

"When I came here I hadn't played many games so I'm fairly happy with my form but I don't think the fans have seen the best of me.

"There's a lot left in the tank. I can't always press on and make the runs I want to but I will get better when I'm fitter. That's coming now and in a few more games I should be at my best."

With Stamp now under contract until the end of the season, it would be easy to sit back and relax. But that is not in his nature and he knows he is playing for his place, as well as a new deal next term.

"I think I play well under the pressure. It was the pressure (of earning a longer contract) that kept me playing well and there's still pressure because it's only until the end of the season.

"I wasn't really going anyway at Reading so having my contract extended until the end of the season is brilliant. If York offered me something for next year I'd be well chuffed but we'll see what happens.

"This season I just want to play as many games as I can in the first team. If I can keep playing the way I can I'm confident I can keep my place."

Stamp is looking forward to renewing some old acquaintances when City take on Cardiff at Ninian Park tomorrow.

He has never played against the Bluebirds but has played alongside three of them - Andy Legg, Jason Bowen and Paul Brayson - at Reading.

However, he is confident he will have the last laugh over his former colleagues as City try to make it four games unbeaten.

"We've got some great ability in the team. It's just a question of getting a settled side and making everything click," said Stamp, who is now living in York.

"If we can get over the injury problems there's no reason why we can't get to the play-offs."

Manager Terry Dolan sees Stamp as a key figure in his plans but also knows the youngster needs time to develop as a player.

"He has enjoyed every moment of it and I'm sure he will get better as the season goes on," said the City boss. "He's settled here now but it's the first time he's moved away from his home in Reading. I won't expect too much too soon but he does give us options down the left side."