Record signing Lee Moore has committed himself to AFC Telford United – after a two-week stand-off over the terms of his contract.

The young forward, who joined from Tamworth for £5,000 in December 2006, agreed to stay and accept the offer on the table after talks with boss Rob Smith last night.

Telford had already taken up an option on the popular forward’s contract, theoretically tying him to the club until next summer.

But they would have had little option but to transfer list him and allow him to leave had he not been prepared to accept the financial terms on offer.

But they would have had little option but to transfer list him and allow him to leave had he not been prepared to accept the financial terms on offer.

“He just wanted a few days to go away and think about things but I never thought there was any doubt about it,” said Smith of a player that was attracting interest from League One side Crewe last season.

“I just think that maybe he was trying for a bit more money but he’s happy to stay.

“He’s got a big job on his hands this season to nail a place in the side because the competition will be fierce.

“He needs to take it on this year and he’s going to have to be at the top of his game.

“He’s proved he’s a good player but he’ll be disappointed with his goal tally last year and that’s an area he will want to improve.”

Meanwhile, Telford have announced a small increase in their matchday and season ticket prices for next season.

Matchday prices have gone up by £1 and it will now cost £10 for adults (£7 for concessions) to stand and £11 (£8) to sit.

The ‘kids for a quid’ scheme is retained, but will only apply to youngsters who buy a season ticket, come accompanied by an adult or join the Junior Bucks. Other under-16s will now pay £3.

Season ticket prices purchased before June 27 will be eligible for an ‘early bird’ concession and are priced at £190 (£135) t stand or £195 (£140) to sit.

Family season tickets, for two adults and two children, are £385. Ten-game tickets are also available.

“We fully appreciate that economic times are tough for local people and that has re-enforced our commitment for kids for a quid and offering good value football for local families,” said chairman Lee Carter.

“Even though we have increased our prices they still remain very competitive when compared to other members of the league.”

By Chris Hudson