Fans snapping-up AFC Telford season tickets

Eager AFC Telford United fans have already snapped up more than 350 season tickets as the club looks forward to its first season in the Conference Premier.

Enthusiasm for the new season has been sky high ever since the Bucks won the play-offs last month to claim the status enjoyed by the old Telford United before it went bust.

But club bosses have still been stunned and delighted by the response they have had since putting season tickets up for sale.

"Over 350 have gone already and we're averaging just over 150 tickets a week since we made them available," said club chairman Lee Carter.

"That's a remarkable response and we're confident of hitting our target of 570, which is the number we sold last season.

"We've had volunteers phoning up season ticket holders from last year making sure they've got all the information they need if they want to renew.

"We are very grateful to our fans because this helps our budget and puts us on a good footing.

"There's a massive buzz about the place. The fans are excited, we're excited and the manager is excited.

"We can't wait to get our teeth stuck into the challenge ahead – it's a chance we have been waiting for for seven years (since the club was re-formed)."

l The club has issued an appeal for supporters to volunteer their services for a ground maintenance day on Saturday.

Fans are being asked to offer their services to help spruce up the ground for the start of pre-season.

Anyone able to help should meet Rob Palin at the ground at 11am.

By CHRIS HUDSON