Tony Gray ponders options at AFC Telford
Striker Tony Gray insists that money will not be the only factor in deciding whether to stay at AFC Telford United for next season.
The Bucks' 20-goal top scorer is out of contract in the summer and manager Steve Kittrick has revealed that he has had two relatively big financial offers to join other clubs.
Kittrick, whose already-relegated team rounded off the season with a 2-1 defeat against Wrexham on Saturday, is keen to retain Gray's services.
But he said: "If it is all about the finances he won't be at Telford." Gray added: "It's not the only factor. It is obviously going to be a bit of a factor and there is travelling to consider.
"It is two hours for me to get here and, with work and stuff like that, it is a big commitment.
"I am 31 now and I have got a few years left at this type of level, so I have to do what is best for me and my family. But there is still a big possibility that I will be back here.
"I have to take everything into account. I have got a few options on the table, but there's still a chance I will be here.
"I have spoke to a couple of people here and I think there is going to be an offer on the table this week.
"Obviously I am going to get other offers and I have just got to do what is right for me and my family."
Gray crowned a prolific season by clinching three awards – Club Player of the Season, Players' Players of the Season and Top Goalscorer – at the Bucks' end-of-season presentation night on Saturday.
Midfielder Godfrey Poku, another player Kittrick is keen to retain, went one better by picking up four awards.
He was awarded the away travel club, vice presidents, sponsors' and supporters' Player of the Season awards while the Unsung Hero award went to club stalwart Alison Crofts.
With the season now officially over, Kittrick's attention will turn firmly to recruitment, both in the squad and the back-room staff.
Kittrick is hoping to have some news regarding his search for an assistant manager this week and has not ruled out two people being brought into the backroom set-up.
He said: "I would have thought that, by Wednesday or Thursday, there will be some decisions made and an announcement made."
