AFC Telford are in transition, says Ellis Deeney

The 26-year-old midfielder recently arrived from National League North rivals Tamworth.

And working under Rob Edwards, he feels the Bucks are much a different outfit to the one he has faced in previous seasons – for the Lambs and, before that, Worcester City.

“There’s great staff here and a lot of experience,” said Deeney

“From what I’ve been hearing, with the connections they have with Wolves, next season it’s going to be even bigger.

“It’s just a transition phase at the moment.

“We know naturally there’s going to be ups and downs throughout the season and the remainder of it – it’s almost guaranteed when you’re going through transition.

“You have to try and steady it, get some good performances and we’ll do alright.”

Telford are currently in the relegation zone but Deeney – the younger brother of Watford striker Troy – is confident they will pull away from danger.

Having signed an 18-month deal, he is very much aiming to push on at the New Bucks Head.

“I’ve signed 18 months so for next season it’s going to be exciting, definitely,” added Deeney.

“I’m not training full time. I work and have a business, that takes up most of my time.

“I train Tuesday and Thursday nights and the game Saturday.

“It’s good. The lads are in high spirits and ready to go again. Get the confidence up and I think we’ll be alright.”

Meanwhile, attacker John Marsden is in a positive mood going into Saturday’s game at second-placed Harrogate Town.

He says the Bucks ‘can beat anyone in this league’ – and insists their victories against York City and Stockport County earlier in the season prove his point.

“Harrogate is another tough game with their position,” said Marsden.

“Is it a good time to play them? Yes and no, but every game is tough regardless.

“We know we can beat anyone in this league, we proved that by beating York and Stockport earlier in the season.

“We’ve been in the games (recently) and we can take some positives from the performances, but we need to turn that into results because that’s what supporters want and that’s ultimately what we look at.”