Bucks scrap Ireland visit
AFC Telford United have scrapped plans for a pre-season trip to Ireland - as the wraps were taken off part of their warm-up programme. AFC Telford United have scrapped plans for a pre-season trip to Ireland - as the wraps were taken off part of their warm-up programme. Bucks officials had considered taking part in a tournament at Carnegie Irish Premier League side Larne in July to prepare for their first campaign in Blue Square Northern. But they have now elected to stay on English soil with a packed fixture list now taking shape. Meanwhile, Bucks boss Smith is confident of finalising his squad within the next week. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
But they have now elected to stay on English soil with a packed fixture list now taking shape.
As of yet, Telford's pre-season fixtures doesn't contain any clashes with Football League clubs.
But chairman Lee Carter remains hopeful that will change with Wolves touted as ideal opponents.
Telford are guaranteed some professional opposition with FA Trophy finalists Kidderminster due to be the visitors on Saturday July 28.
Rob Smith's men face trips to Gloucester and Marine either side of that - on July 21 and August 4 - with a game at Wellington Amateurs on July 31.
Telford meet Market Drayton in the Shropshire Senior Cup on Tuesday July 17, with the final following at the New Bucks Head a week later.
Carter also confirmed a date is yet to be arranged for a clash with TNS.
Meanwhile, Bucks boss Smith is confident of finalising his squad within the next week.
Smith and assistant manager Larry Chambers are due to meet with a potential new signing today, and another on Tuesday.
Work to improve the drainage near the tunnel end of the New Bucks Head pitch begins next week.
By James Garrison