Season tickets to boost Bucks

AFC Telford United are predicting record season ticket sales as interest continues to soar following their promotion to the Blue Square Northern.

The club had around 530 season ticket holders last season, but expects to dwarf that figure by the time they launch their next campaign in August.

They have already sold more than 150 in the two weeks since they went on sale -with many going to fans who have not bought a season ticket before.

"Sales are up on last year," said director Dave Topping. "Every day we're getting between five and 15 people walking into the ground just to pay for season tickets.

"We're well over the 150 mark at the minute, and that's a lot more than this time last year.

"A third of them have been brand new season ticket sales as well, not renewals. It wasn't this busy last year, so it's a real bonus."

Topping has been delighted with the response and believes the future for the club has never been brighter.

"I'm not aware of the old club having anywhere near as many season ticket holders," he added. "The fans have been turning up en-masse.

"The fan base is still growing too. The 'kids for a quid' scheme and the community links we have forged are starting to show some dividends.

"We're going to continue to maintain that and drive it further to get the community involved with the club."

By CHRIS HUDSON