First season in charge of AFC Telford had more lows than highs, says Rob Edwards

The Bucks rounded off the National League North campaign with a 1-0 loss at Boston United on Saturday.

For a decent spell of the campaign they looked likely to be relegated, but ended up 14th.

Summing up the highs and lows, Edwards said: "There's been a number of both. There's probably more downs or lows than ups.

"I think that's probably the case, in football, for the majority of the time.

"January was tough, losing four games in a row. York (losing 5-3 at home), wasn't nice, in the snow, conceding five goals at home was tough.

"I think, since then, we've battled back.

"This month, we've picked up some really valuable points and had some memorable wins, particularly at home – and that is good as the fans need to see us win more and score more goals at home.

"Some of the wins at home, they haven't been great for my heart but very enjoyable after the final whistle."

From 42 games, Telford got 16 wins, five draws and 21 losses. They scored 55 goals and conceded 69.

Five of those wins came this month – beating Spennymoor Town twice as well as coming out on top against Leamington, Blyth Spartans and Gainsborough Trinity.

"We didn't change our messages and we got some real fight and determination from the players. We got it, when other teams didn't," said Edwards

"We had our mini league and we probably won our mini league. Apart from Curzon Ashton, I think we beat everyone around us.

"We went to Blyth and Spennymoor and won too. Where others got nervous and faltered, we thrived under some pressure, dealt with it, and that's credit to the players."

Two players were not involved in the Bucks' final match of the term.

Ryan Giles and Connor Johnson missed out because of commitments with parent club Wolves.

Winger Giles made a big impression during in his nine games, scoring twice and chipping in with seven assists.

Defender Johnson played 29 times, scoring once.

On those two, Edwards added: "They were called back. They've got a game tomorrow (Tues), the last chance for the Wolves hierarchy to see them after they've had positive loan spells.

"We thank them for their efforts all season. Hopefully they go back and do well."