Assistant manager Larry Chambers bemoaned a missed opportunity for AFC Telford to get back in play-off contention, admitting: “We let ourselves down.”

The Bucks were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Gainsborough Trinity last night, conceding an 89th minute equaliser that leaves them four points adrift of the top five in the Blue Square North.

Andy Brown had opened the scoring in first half injury-time with his 33rd goal in Telford colours to join Lee Moore at the top of the club’s all-time scoring list.

And it seemed victory was there for the taking when Phil Trainer headed his eighth of the season with just seven minutes to go.

But Gainsborough, with former Shrewsbury man Sam Aiston instrumental in midfield, were full value for their point.

“I thought they were always a danger and we got what we deserved,” said a disappointed Chambers.

“Every game we play is massive at the moment, and that’s why I’m frustrated – because that was an opportunity.

“We were playing at home on the back of two good wins and we’ve let ourselves down.

“There were some great performances on Saturday (in a 5-1 win at Droylsden), but a lot of the players were below par last night.”

Chambers was also disappointed that Telford were not able to take advantage of their half-time lead and see the game out.

They conceded less than three minutes into the second half and never managed to apply the pressure they had earlier.

“I’m very frustrated, I thought we shot ourselves in the foot,” said the Telford No 2.

“We got the goal at a fantastic time and spoke at half-time about keeping it tight and keeping our shape. Then within five minutes we concede. We didn’t defend properly.”