Understanding not desire - Kevin Wilkin pinpoints where AFC Telford United can improve
Kevin Wilkin felt AFC Telford United's 3-1 defeat at Worksop Town was more down to "understanding rather than desire" after they ended their winning league start to 2026.
Matty Stenson cancelled out an early opener by Aaron Martin with his 22nd goal of the season, before a late brace from Oli Greaves sealed the win for hosts Worksop.
That defeat knocked the Bucks down one place to ninth and ended a run of four successive league wins.
"I think it's more understanding than desire," boss Wilkin noted.
"There's loads of effort going on out there today. We've moved the ball really well again on a 3G surface, which can be difficult.
"We looked very much in control of the game, albeit we're chasing it from an early stage.
"But we didn't look in much danger thereafter and it was a lapse of concentration that leads to them getting the second goal.
"Then you have to take your medicine. We've huffed and puffed, but no found another moment or another goal, and we end up paying the price for that."
Next, Telford host second from bottom Hereford FC at Bucks Head on Tuesday evening.
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