Llanelli test just the job for Bucks

Friday 31st July 2009, 10:00AM BST.

AFC Telford United believe they will face one of the sternest test of pre-season when Llanelli visit the New Bucks Head tomorrow.

The Welsh Premier side have already claimed the scalp of Motherwell in a Europa League qualifier this term, although did lose the overall tie on aggregate.

And Bucks officials are aware their final preparation game before next week’s Blue Square North opener against Blyth Spartans represents a tough assignment.

“We are really looking forward to welcoming Llanelli to the New Bucks Head because we believe we are going back to about 1950 since we last played them,” he said.

“They are further down the preparations to us because they had their European campaign to prepare for so it’s going to be one of our most difficult games of pre-season.

“It will be ideal preparation for next week. It’s a chance for us to step up from the Wellington Amateurs on Tuesday and will be the ideal preparation for next week.”

Manager Rob Smith and assistant Larry Chambers are likely to name a strong team for their concluding work-out, with captain Stuart Whitehead the only absentee with a knee worry.

Full-timers Llanelli finished runners-up in the Welsh Premier last season, and are managed this term by former Welsh international and Cardiff player Andy Legg.