Adam Farrell going back up front for Bucks

Farrell was the Bucks' 18-goal top scorer in 2013-14 as they won the Conference North title.

But he has been used predominantly as a midfielder in the latest campaign under ex-manager Liam Watson, who was sacked in December, and current boss Steve Kittrick.

But Kittrick sees him employing a more attacking role again in the future.

He said: "I just think if we are going to play 4-3-3, which I like to play, he can either play down the middle or either side. That is what 'Faz' has got to get used to, and when we get to pre-season we will get more into it.

He added, though, that Farrell may be asked to reprise his midfield role, in games where Kittrick opts to field a front two.He said: "If we play 4-4-2, he would then play in midfield."

Farrell, who is one of two players – along with Neill Byrne – contracted for next season, has failed to match last season's goal-scoring exploits this time around, with seven in all competitions.

He has netted seven in all competitions but he has impressed Kittrick with his displays at wide right and his boss is backing him to improve on that tally in the non-league's second tier next season.

Kitrick said: "I have said to him that he's been a lot better these last two or three weeks than he had since I have come to the club.

"He's started listening, he understands what we want from him. When I came here he wasn't confident, but I have given him his confidence back.

"He has got at people, he's created chances and he has got a tremendous shot on him.

"He is a confidence player and I have got confidence in him. He has got to have more confidence in his ability. He'll score plenty of goals next year."

Farrell, who joined the Bucks in the summer of 2013, made his 100th competitive appearance in Telford's 1-0 home win over Lincoln City on Saturday.

And he will be expected to add to that tally this weekend when the Bucks travel to Altrincham for their penultimate league fixture of the campaign.