AFC Telford setback in goalkeeper hunt

AFC Telford United will continue their hunt for goalkeeping competition for Ryan Young after two trialists opted to try their luck elsewhere.

Former Everton youngster Connor Roberts and ex-Port Vale shot-stopper Chris Martin had both joined Telford during the opening week of pre-season training.

Martin played 85 times for Port Vale in all competitions before his release at the end of last season while Roberts was left searching for another club after being let go by the Premier League side.

But Roberts is now believed to be on trial at a League club while Martin is trying his luck at another Blue Square Bet Premier outfit, understood to be Alfreton.

Speaking about Martin, Sinton said: "We had a call from Chris's agent asking if he could come in and train which he did.

"He hasn't been in for the last couple of days and I'm led to believe he is training somewhere closer to where he lives (in Staffordshire).

"That's totally his prerogative. He has done nothing wrong and if he has moved on elsewhere then we wish him well."

As well as searching for a goalkeeper to replace the released Ryan Robinson, Sinton is also continuing the quest to strengthen his outfield options with immediate priorities focused on the recruitment of a wide player and up to two strikers.

But one potential target he has missed out on is frontman Danny Glover.

Sinton confirmed he spoke to the 22-year-old but he has now re-signed for Worcester City after leaving Nuneaton Town earlier this summer.

The Bucks boss has already bolstered his backline with the signings of Michael Briscoe and Luke Hubbins from Kidderminster and Birmingham and is comfortable with the defensive options at his disposal.

Meanwhile, the Bucks will host their open day from noon on Sunday at the ground and Learning Centre.

Chairman Lee Carter, assistant manager Mike Davies and members of the squad will be available for questions at the fans' forum.

The new home and and way kits for the forthcoming season, which starts with a trip to Barrow on August 11, will also be unveiled.