Andy Sinton warns AFC Telford of a defining set of games

Determined Andy Sinton takes his AFC Telford United side to Alfreton Town tomorrow for a run of eight games in 29 days which he believes could define their season.

Telford currently sit four points and three places clear of a drop zone headed by tomorrow's opponents.

And Sinton is keen to build on encouraging Blue Square Premier displays against Braintree and Lincoln with another positive result at the Impact Arena.

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"It's the beginning of a big month for us," said Sinton.

"We need all hands to the pump. That's the players, staff and supporters. We need everyone pulling in the same direction.

"The games are coming up thick and fast and it could be a defining period for us. Every performance is going to be important."

March includes away matches against fellow relegation rivals coupled with home games with promotion-chasing sides.

But Sinton, who has seen his side win just once on the road this term, remains confident the Bucks have the ability to survive.

"People look at fixtures and can read too much into them," he added. "Having said that, we have to be aware of who we're playing.

"After Alfreton we have three home games in a week against good sides and we just hope to pick up enough points to make sure we stay up and are able to have another crack at this league next season."

The Bucks could name the same starting XI for the third successive game with only midfield pair Carl Rodgers and Jon Adams missing out through injury and illness respectively.

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