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AFC Telford 3 Guiseley 2
A dramatic injury-time winner sealed a stirring comeback from AFC Telford United and sealed promotion to the Conference Premier.
Telford looked on their way to victory when Sean Newton fired in a 10th minute penalty.
But visitors Guiseley drew level with a penalty of their own from James Walshaw on the stroke of half-time.
AFC Telford supporters celebrate their victory. PIC BY ALEX TAYLOR
The West Yorkshire side then turned the tie on its head with a goal from Darryn Stamp inside two minutes of the second half starting.
Telford were rocking but drew level with a stunning Liam Murray header 11 minutes from time and won it as Trainer popped up to get on the end of a brilliant Andy Brown cross deep into stoppage time.
The Bucks will now play in the Blue Square Bet Premier next season, mixing with the likes of Lincoln City, Stockport County, Wrexham and Darlington.
For the full report and pictures, see extended coverage in Football 24:7 in Monday’s Shropshire Star.
The fans run on to the pitch to celebrate Telford's win. Picture by Alex Taylor
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Congratulations Telford well done !
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Well done telford, an amazing atmosphere once again at the Bucks. We are going up, we are going up.
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Amazing day. Being a massive Wolves fan, Telford have been my second club since 2006 and I treat them as much as my own club as I do Wolves. We love doing things the hard way and today was no different! What a way to get promoted with virtually the last meaningful kick of the game. The Bucks are going up!
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Well done to the players management board and the fans of AFC Telford United. I am delighted we are back in the big league where we belong!
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Like the legendary Phoenix, you have risen from the ashes and are back where you belong.
A fantastic achievement, with guts and determination, you got there.
Congratulations and well done.
Just spare a thought for us Shrews Fans.
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Best Day Ever !!
Well done you mighty bucks :D
P.s im in the little pic up above <3
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GET IN THERE BUCKS!!!!
GREAT PERFORMANCE
BACK TO WHERE WE BELONG
TELFORD TIL I DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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fair play telford!! an amazing achievment considering what happened them years back, in such a short space of time youve turned it around!! and look at u now, only one season away from a ding dong league 2 derby day with shrewsbury!! dreamland. amazing. sots
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A brilliant day for Telford – congratulations and a huge thank you to Lee Carter!!!
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Congratulations to Andy Sinton’s Telford from a Fleet Town fan, although given his record for us in play-offs I feared the worst when you missed out on automatic promotion.
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Tremendous Telford !
Good Luck in the Conference Premier.
Your victory will bring good publicity to Telford, including businesses which incorporate the name of Telford.
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to everyone today wow that was amazing never heard a roar like it when trainer scored that was seven years of hurting after losing the old club banished for good..
as for Lee Carter dont you dare think of leaving us now, you promised to get us back and you delivered but now all telford fans want you to enjoy the promise with us as our chairman, and you never know where we could end up yet….
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Telford AFC PROMOTED!!! Cant believe that Mack, Tia, mark and I were lucky enough to watch it live!!! When Trainer scored the winning goal in injury time after a 2-2 stand off at 90 mins!l – I thought the stand was go in flames!! The stamping and cheering of hands and feet were enough to make fire!! People that had never met before were jumping and celebrating and beyond the smiles that they have made before – celebrated to beyond their first steps in their lives!! Trainers goal was recognised by not only all the players on the pitch, but also the trainers and manager and everyone who had been involved in every single second of every single game Telford have played.. – The final whistle was blown after Trainer’s suberb goal and the crowd flew onto the pitch like an invasion of beautiful white butterfly’s….. no trouble, just glorious excitement and tremendous pride! A SUPERB game from both teams who haunted each other throughout! – I AM PROUD TO BE A TELFORD AFC SUPPORTER
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I came over from Norflk it was a great day hope there are a lot more like it great.
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Fantastic, awesome game which put everyone who saw it through an emotional wringer. I have never heard a roar like the one which greeted Trainer’s goal. Congratulations to Andy Sinton, all the players, the backroom staff and Lee Carter. What a stunning achievement.
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TELFORD All the best for next season.
Lawrence Kansas USA
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Well done,that’s one hell of a cup for coming second, how big is the one for coming first?
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Congratulations Telford well done !
Now lets see if Shrewsbury can replicate your fine achievement
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I was a Coventry season ticket holder for over 20 years, but grew tired of football and stopped going 4-5 years ago. I fell in love and married a Telford girl a few years ago, and yesterday I fell in love with AFC Telford United. I literally had tears rolling down my cheeks at the final whistle yestreday. I finally discovered REAL football played by gutsy, committed players at a REAL football club run by people who also love the game and aren’t in it to line their pockets.
May our new found relationship be a long a fruitful one…
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well done telford what a vistory over gassey gassey didnt stand a chance
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I have a bit of a hangover this morning! What an amazing way to win the match, Phil Trainer despite his doubters has proved yet agin how important he is to the club. Two injury time goals in this playoff campaign – HE IS A LEGEND!!!!!!!
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great day 7 years in waiting is over. afc telford back where thay belong get in .well done to all at afc telford
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Well done to AFC Telford if ever a club deserved a second chance its this one. I maybe a Town fan through and through. But this result makes us all feel better. Now Cmon you blues.
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I travelled down from northamptonshire to cum watch the MIGHTY BUCKS and as they always do make me smile and proud to sing TELFORD TILL I DIE IM TELFORD TILL I DIE I NO IAM IM SURE IAM IM TELFORD TILLLLLLLL IIIIIIII DIEEEEEE!!! the whole day was amazing from the build up till kick off nd hearing the passion nd roar when we did it is unexplainable but no im dam lucky to av been there watching it live!!! Always av nd always be TUFC !!!!
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Well done to Telford, hope you slaughter Wrexham next season….best of luck
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I heard the crowd roar in Ketley!
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I travelled down from northamptonshire to watch the MIGHTY BUCKS and everytime the drive home was always good no matter if we lost but to put in2 words how i felt yesturday goin home is unexplainable…… the whole day was great as always from the build up to kick-off nd the passion nd roar cuming from all round the bucks head was amazing so heres to Telford bk in the big time where we call home!!! from Lee Carter down to bar staff thank u ur amazing as always TUFC!!
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Millsy, Derby’s loss is Afc Telford’s gain .They will regret letting you go.
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All ail Phil Trainer, our hero once again. So proud of you all. What an amazing but nail biting day. I was shaking towards the end of injury time. Keep up the good work for next season. See you next season at the Bucks !!!!!!
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We had a great day, the boys did us proud. I never doubted you could it, Im so proud to be a Telford supporter I cant wait to get my season ticket UP THE BUCKS!
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We travelled up from Cornwall to watch history being made at the NBH, and so so proud of our club being back where we belong!
A huge well done to everyone that was there yesterday, including those in the background, ie the staff on the day stewards etc!
but most of all, the roar of the NBH! Even put the Famous Kop roar to shame yesterday, epic!!!
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I attended my first ever football match last sunday to watch Afc Telford play in the semi-final play off. I live in Llandovery, Wales but had recently been visiting friends in Telford. Unfortunately I could not be there for yesterdays final due to commitments back in Llandovery. My friends were there and told me the atmosphere was electric and they were keeping me up to date with the score. I was wearing my Afc Telford jumper which I had purchased on the day of the semi-final play off. Very proud of you all. I intend to purchase a season ticket and commute by train next season for as many home games as i can. See you next season Bucks !!!!
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Travelled up from North Devon and watched a truly amazing game!
We’ll be playing Plymouth and Truro in next to no time!
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Congratualtions Bucks and exspecially to lee carpenter
I was there against everton where Telford took 10,000 fans
I was there for numerous FA cup proper round games
I was there for 3 FA Trophy finals
I was there when we went Bust
But yesterday I will always remember… I cried, when finally after 7 years we got back to where we should be….Phenomenal
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It was a fantastic result, and I loved it when the AFC Telford supporters applauded the visiting fans as they left. This is real football.
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quality playing by telford well done lads we deserve it and a big well done to stinton for bringing us this far :D cum on bucks
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