AFC Telford boss Rob Edwards: All our futures are on the line
Boss Rob Edwards is fully aware himself and his AFC Telford United players are fighting for their futures.
The Bucks are in a precarious position in National League North – third bottom, two points from safety, with eight games to go.
They have a huge clash with Spennymoor Town at home tomorrow, hoping to pick up a positive result on the way to avoiding relegation.
"We are all fighting for our futures now, all of us," said Edwards.
"That's how serious it is. Players are fighting for future contracts, whether that is with us or at another club.
"It's the same for the Spennymoor players too, they're desperate to prove themselves.
"Every time you step out onto the pitch you are being scrutinised, analysed by the fans and media – and people from other clubs, managers and scouts.
"The players know and us as staff know just how important all of our games are between now and the end of the season."
Telford's preparation for the Spennymoor game has been hindered by a couple of postponements.
The Bucks were due to travel to Blyth Spartans at the weekend but the match was called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
They were then supposed to play Leamington at home on Easter Monday but that also fell foul to the weather.
Edwards insists his charges remain in good spirits despite those fixtures not going ahead – and is confident they will be able to cope with this month's demanding schedule.
"It's just something that they have to deal with," he added.
"When the games have been called off, they've responded well in training. That's all you can do.
"We feel we have the bodies, the numbers, to deal with things.
"We also have the quality and the attitude to go with that.
"All of the games are important but, for now, all of our energy and focus is going into tomorrow.
"It's the next game so it's the most important."
Telford have picked up one win, one draw and three losses from their last five league games.
It is hoped there will be a big attendance for tomorrow's game as under-19s can enter for free while adults and concessions will be charged a flat rate of £9.
