'It might be that we have to take a chance' - AFC Telford boss hints at business

Kevin Wilkin hinted at ‘taking a chance’ on signings as AFC Telford United bid to lift themselves off the foot of the National League North table today.

The Bucks boss rued a 2-1 defeat at Morecambe on Friday night ahead of hosting Bedford Town at the Seah Stadium this afternoon (3pm).

And with his side winless in five matches, Wilkin suggested changes may need to be made to help his side lift themselves up the standings.

“I've not had a start in my managerial career quite as bad as this one,” he said. “Yeah, it's no fun being in that position, but I try to be honest and up front with people, and yeah, look, you know, you've got to keep going, you've got to be consistent about what you are and what you want to do, and we've got to get better levels of performance out of players.

“I think there might be one or two decisions that need to be made on people.

“We need a few bodies in, clearly, but finding the right ones that you feel are able to make a difference.

“There are lots of young men out there that you can take on loan, but the reality is knowing that they're going to make a difference or feeling that you've got a really strong chance of making a difference.

“If I’m honest, I've not been convinced by one or two. It might be that we have to take a chance somewhere further down the line, but we look, weigh up the options and try to bring players that are able to put that demand on themselves and on us and on team-mates and make sure the level of performance improves.”