Ryan Young set to make history with AFC Telford

If Young plays, it would be the shot-stopper's 300th competitive game for the club.

The 33-year-old, who is enjoying his sixth campaign with the Bucks, has yet to miss a competitive match this season and admitted reaching the milestone would be a very proud moment.

But the Bucks No 1 insisted he will not be thinking about his historic achievement until after the game.

Andy Sinton's men go to Braintree on a dismal 12-match winless run in the Blue Square Premier, which has seen them slip into the relegation zone.

Their opponents will start the day just two points and two places above the drop zone, albeit with a game in hand, making the outcome of the game potentially pivotal for both sides.

And taking the points will be the only thing on Young's mind until 5pm tomorrow.

He said: "I will be very happy and very proud but I will probably reflect on it after the game, because we have got a long journey back.

"But we are there to play football and to get three points. It is not about me getting 300 appearances.

"The first thing is to play well and get a result, but hopefully I'll have a good feeling afterwards."

Young, arguably Telford's most consistent performer this season, has put in many memorable performances since arriving in 2007.

Probably his most celebrated moment came against Forest Green, saving three penalties to help the Bucks to a dramatic shoot-out win in the Setanta Shield in 2009.

But the veteran struggled to pick out a personal highlight. Instead he prefers to look at his form over a longer run.

He said: "I can't pick games out. I just feel I do my job well and I don't make many mistakes and that is the main thing for me. I work hard and don't make them very often."

But Sinton declared Young's milestone would be a "terrific" achievement, also praised the player's attitude and commitment,.

Young combines a full-time job in grounds maintenance with the demands of a busy playing schedule.

And Sinton suggested that Young could play 500 games – which Young hasn't ruled it out.

He said: "As long as the club wants me and I am fit and well to do it, I can't see why not."

Longevity and loyalty are in the blood. Young's father Dale played more than 500 games for Newport on the Isle of Wight.

Young is braced for a gruelling battle tomorrow but believes the team has been boosted by their midweek draw at Hereford United, thanks to Gerard Kinsella's injury-time leveller.

He said: "Maybe our luck is changing a bit, but we will see."