We'll down AFC Telford says Bucks old boy Forsdick

Former Buck Simon Forsdick insists Nuneaton will break AFC Telford United hearts in Sunday's play-off semi-final - and believes a dramatic first leg has given them "added motivation".

The Blue Square Bet North play-off clash is perfectly poised at 1-1 going into the return at the New Bucks Head, with Telford having scored an injury-time equaliser through Phil Trainer on Tuesday.

That goal sent the away players and supporters into a frenzy and Nuneaton wing-back Forsdick - a former fans' favourite at the New Bucks Head - believes they could live to rue that reaction.

And with Nuneaton goal hero Kyle Storer also accusing Telford of trying to get him sent off there is sure to be a red-hot atmosphere for the second leg.

"I know for a fact then when we win it in front of their four or five thousand fans it will be even sweeter," said Forsdick, who moved from Telford to Nuneaton in June 2009.

"We are completely confident. We were going into the tie and we've not seen anything to change our minds.

"We back ourselves away from home. We've got a brand of football that suits that and we've got some added motivation seeing them celebrate their goal like they've won the title."

Despite Forsdick's confident demeanour, he does not believe victory will be easy. "I can't see loads and loads of goals. I would be surprised if there was," he said.

"It will be close. We just have to try to keep our house in order."

Meanwhile, Telford chief Andy Sinton is warning his side not to take victory for granted as they finalise their preparations for the second leg.

"People on the outside might think we've done the hard part, coming back home level pegging, but the hard part starts on Sunday," he said.

"Nuneaton are a good side, and I am sure they are saying the same about us. We are expecting a tough game with what is at stake but I'm confident we'll get the result we want."