AFC Telford duo move away to regain match fitness

AFC Telford United duo Robbie Williams and Jordan Johnson will step up their quest for match fitness away from the New Bucks Head, writes JAMES GARRISON.

Defender Williams has re-joined his former club Altrincham in Blue Square North for 28 days on loan after suffering a knee ligament problem in pre-season.

And winger Johnson, a summer recruit from Newcastle Town, is set to link up with Chasetown on a short term spell as he attempts to overcome a thigh problem which has blighted the early weeks of his Telford career.

Manager Andy Sinton is desperate to keep his large squad sharp, and allowed striker Spencer Weir-Daley and utility man Curtley Williams to play for Buxton in their 4-3 victory over Nantwich on Saturday after the pair signed dual registration forms.

Weir-Daley, yet to feature in the Bucks squad, scored twice in that game.

"It's a good chance for people to go out and get minutes under their belt," said Sinton.

Meanwhile, the Bucks will play a behind-closed-doors squad game against Wellington Amateurs tonight.

Carl Rodgers, Adam Proudlock and Jon Adams, who have all played little or no first team football yet this term, could all play a part.