Andy Sinton eyes fixture list

Wary AFC Telford United chief Andy Sinton is insisting his players keep their focus in the race for survival – despite admitting it was impossible not to look at what the Bucks' relegation rivals are up against.

Telford face an Easter Bank Holiday double-header beginning at Newport County tomorrow before hosting Tamworth on Monday afternoon knowing six points would all-but ensure another season in the Blue Square Premier.

With five games to go Sinton's men currently have a four-point cushion over the drop zone, with a clutch of sides fighting to avoid the last relegation spot.

The Bucks have a more favourable run-in than many of their rivals with Hayes & Yeading, who have a very difficult end to the season, looking the most likely candidate for the drop.

But the Telford boss insists he will not rest easy until the Bucks secure their safety.

"You do look at the fixtures of other clubs and on paper other clubs have got much harder run-ins than us," said Sinton.

"But nothing is won on paper you have to earn it on the pitch. We know we need some more points.

"Until we are mathematically safe we will keep working hard."

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