Andy Sinton demands AFC Telford professionalism

Boss Andy Sinton is demanding increasing professionalism as AFC Telford United head into their final dozen games.

The Bucks were 2-1 winners over Gainsborough Trinity last night to move within a point of Blue Square Bet North leaders Nuneaton Town.

But Sinton was quick to focus minds on the final 12 games and is determined to leave no stone unturned in the quest for promotion.

"I spent longer in the dressing room with them after the game than normal and just told them we're going to get even more professional now," said the Telford chief.

"I need people to be on top of things.

"From day one I have tried to raise the bar. They've done great but there's still more to come so I'll be quite demanding over the next few weeks

"There's little things like ice baths — we've got these big wheelie bins the players can get in and it does speed up your recovery but none of our boys use them.

"I told them last night they were in them and it was compulsory.

"It was a cold night but I wanted every single one of them to in for two minutes, just like the pros do."

Telford were far from their best last night but took the three points thanks to an own goal from former player Gavin Cowan and a ninth of the season for Andy Brown.

"Three points is three points and we're getting to that stage of the season where sometimes the result is more important than the performance," said Sinton.