AFC Telford appoint Andy Todd as player-coach

The 35-year-old, who began his career with Nottingham Forest and played in the Football League for Rotherham and Accrington, has agreed a deal and his appointment will be confirmed by tomorrow at the latest.

Bucks boss Liam Watson is also set to increase his playing squad with the addition of another midfielder within the next 48 hours.

Todd replaces Alan Moogan, who left the club earlier this week to take up a full-time role at Liverpool, and like his predecessor will also be registered as a player.

Known as a tough-tackling midfielder in his heyday, he arrives at the New Bucks Head with a healthy reputation having been player-coach at Mansfield Town when they won the Skrill Conference last year.

He left the Stags and switched to Tamworth in an attempt to revive his playing career, making 35 appearances for the Lambs last term.

Watson believes Wood will be an excellent addition to his staff.

"He knows the league and if you look at his record he has always been with successful teams," he said.

"I'm looking forward to working with him and he has a determination to do well. He is coming in as a coach primarily, but he can still play so we will be registering him as a player too."

Watson is also close to snaring his latest target and

has described the new arrival, who can play in both defence in midfield, as a "Mike Grogan-type player". The deal is all but agreed bar the final bit of red tape.

"The player fits in the way we play and it is a good opportunity for him," added Watson.

The two arrivals will boost Telford's squad to 21 heading into their first pre-season friendly and the manager has not ruled out more before the Skrill Conference campaign starts.

Telford's preparations will take another step forward this afternoon when the fixtures are announced.