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AFC Telford interim chairman Andy Pryce backs Rob Edwards

Interim chairman Andy Pryce has given his full backing to AFC Telford United boss Rob Edwards, declaring: "We support him in everything he is doing."

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Interim chairman Andy Pryce during his time as a coach at AFC Telford

The Bucks are in the National League North relegation zone after winning just one of their last 11 games.

But, taking questions at a fans' forum at the New Bucks Head, Pryce insisted changing manager has not crossed his mind.

"We support Rob as much as we can," he said.

"I speak to Rob every day. We support him in everything he is doing.

"We're in a position we didn't think we'd be in – but we are.

"I'm learning, Rob's learning – the club is learning. Rob's made some mistakes (with transfers), he'll put his hands up.

"Our management team, I think, is very good. It's a good management team at this level."

Next up for Edwards' charges is a trip to second-placed Harrogate Town on Saturday.

Telford are aiming to sign a couple of new players. It is unlikely they will arrive in time for that game, though, with deals expected to be done next week.

"We've gone through a bad patch. I think there's nobody more frustrated than Rob himself," said Pryce.

"We all have our ups and downs but he wants to succeed.

"We've tried to improve things by bringing in new players.

"Rob is working tirelessly to bring in more new players.

"The team will be inconsistent, they're learning."

The fans' forum was attended by 30-40 Bucks supporters

When asked by a fan what will happen if Telford do get relegated, Pryce said: "What happens? We'll keep going.

"It's not even in our thoughts. If we think like that, it'll happen.

"I believe in this massively. We've got to stick with it, it's as simple as that.

"I'm not believing that we're going to get relegated.

"It was never going to be an easy season. We knew we would have ups and downs."

"We've got to try to punch above our weight to try to get where we need to be – and we will do."

He added: "There will be times like this, but I believe in what we're doing.

"We're working damn hard to get out of it."