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A point gained was definitely the feeling for manager Kevin Wilkin following @telfordutd.bsky.social's 1-1 draw with Macclesfield FC.
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Wilkin delighted as AFC Telford make their point
A point gained was definitely the feeling for manager Kevin Wilkin following AFC Telford United's 1-1 draw with Macclesfield.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Although a long-overdue away victory eluded @telfordutd.bsky.social in Cheshire, they took a point and a good deal of satisfaction from a 1-1 draw against one of the division’s in-form teams, Macclesfield FC.
My @shropshirestar.com summary.
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Away win eludes them, but plenty of positives for Bucks
Although a long-overdue away victory eluded AFC Telford in Cheshire, they took a point and a good deal of satisfaction from a 1-1 draw against one of the division’s in-form teams.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Three games in eight days and seven points acquired represent a good return for @telfordutd.bsky.social, with attention now turning to their @emiratesfacup.bsky.social 1st round tie at Sutton United.
My @shropshirestar.com summary of the 2-1 victory over @worksoptownfc.bsky.social.
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AFC Telford United analysis: A good week for the Bucks as attention turns to FA Cup
Three games in eight days and seven points acquired represent a good return for AFC Telford United, especially with attention now turning to their Emirates FA Cup first round tie next weekend.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Jamie Meddows received plenty of praise from @telfordutd.bsky.social boss Kevin Wilkin for the part he played in Saturday's hard-fought Enterprise National League North success at home to Worksop Town.
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AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin hails Jamie Meddows for role in Bucks victory
Jamie Meddows received plenty of praise from AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin for the part he played in Saturday's hard-fought National League North success at home to Worksop.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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@telfordutd.bsky.social boss Kevin Wilkin praised his side for upping their level during Saturday's eye-catching success at home to promotion hopefuls Scarborough Athletic.
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Wilkin's Bucks respond in style to request for more quality
AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin praised his side for upping their level during Saturday's eye-catching success at home to promotion hopefuls Scarborough.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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After the previous weekend’s eye-catching @emiratesfacup.bsky.social victory, there might have been those asking exactly what @telfordutd.bsky.social would do for an encore.
My @shropshirestar.com summary of a resounding 4-1 success over Scarborough Athletic.
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AFC Telford United analysis: Bucks provide stunning encore to FA Cup goal-fest
After the previous weekend’s eye-catching FA Cup victory, there might have been those asking exactly what the AFC Telford would do for an encore, writes Rich Worton.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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@telfordutd.bsky.social boss Kevin Wilkin was delighted with the character and quality on display during Saturday's comeback win against Enterprise National League North high-fliers Scarborough Athletic.
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Bucks boss delighted with comeback success
AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin was delighted with the character and quality on display during Saturday's comeback win against National North high-fliers Scarborough.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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@telfordutd.bsky.social didn’t simply tap on the door and hope to be invited into the @emiratesfacup.bsky.social first round - they smashed the door off its hinges, and strode through with a display of dominance that left Darlington disoriented, despondent and defeated.
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Analysis: AFC Telford United produce 'display of dominance' in six-goal FA Cup showing
The Bucks didn’t simply tap on the door and hope to be invited into the Emirates FA Cup first round - writes Richard Worton.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Kevin Wilkin admitted @telfordutd.bsky.social's sensational 6-0 @emiratesfacup.bsky.social win at Darlington FC was one he hadn’t seen coming.
From my post-match chat with the delighted Bucks gaffer for the @shropshirestar.com.
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'Didn't see that coming' - Kevin Wilkin reacts to AFC Telford United's 6-0 FA Cup win
Kevin Wilkin admitted AFC Telford United’s sensational 6-0 FA Cup win at Darlington was one he hadn’t seen coming - writes Richard Worton.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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@telfordutd.bsky.social boss Kevin Wilkin clearly understands the excitement the @emiratesfacup.bsky.social generates, as well as the possible rewards, but knows that the league is the accurate measure of where his side is in their development.
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Enjoy the Cup, but then we knuckle down - AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin
AFC Telford United will enjoy the excitement of the FA Cup for a week - and then get straight back to focusing on National League North.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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There was no tidal surge from the Coasters of AFC Fylde, just a slow coming in of the waves that slowly eroded the sandcastle @telfordutd.bsky.social had built.
My @shropshirestar.com analysis:
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Telford analysis: Quality tells in the end battling Bucks are worn down
A third consecutive league defeat served as a reminder that progress needs to be matched by points for Kevin Wilkin’s AFC Telford United, who slipped to 19th in the National League North.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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A 3-1 home defeat to AFC Fylde saw @telfordutd.bsky.social slip closer to the wrong end of the Enterprise National League North table, but it was a loss manager Kevin Wilkin urged his team not to be deflated by.
Reaction in my @shropshirestar.com story.
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"We are making progress" - boss Kevin Wilkin refuses to be downbeat after AFC Telford United defeat
A 3-1 home defeat to AFC Fylde saw AFC Telford United slip closer to the wrong end of the National League North table, but it was a loss manager Kevin Wilkin urged his team not to be deflated by.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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@emiratesfacup.bsky.social progress against lower-ranked opponents hasn't been @telfordutd.bsky.social's forte in recent years, so Kevin Wilkin's side can reflect on their 4-1 victory over @eveshamunitedfc.bsky.social as a mission accomplished.
My @shropshirestar.com summary:
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AFC Telford United 4 Evesham United 1: Bucks survive an early scare to power through in the Cup
Cup progress against lower-ranked opponents hasn't been AFC Telford United's forte in recent years, so Kevin Wilkin's side can reflect on this as a mission accomplished.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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@telfordutd.bsky.social boss Kevin Wilkin saw his side progress to the fourth qualifying round of the @emiratesfacup.bsky.social for the first time in eight years, defeating @eveshamunitedfc.bsky.social 4-1, but felt his side were capable of more.
Reaction: @shropshirestar.com.
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Kevin Wilkin highlights Bucks' main issue after FA Cup progress
AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin saw his side progress to the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time in eight years - but then demanded more, writes Rich Worton.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Their performance wasn’t far short,
but while @telfordutd.bsky.social possessed more quality on the ball than the hosts, the quality wasn’t there where it really mattered – Alfreton Town's penalty area.
My Shropshire Star breakdown of a 1-0 defeat for the Bucks.
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Battling Bucks fall short where it matters most
There’s an old football joke about the test of a team or player being whether they can do it on a wet Tuesday night in Stoke.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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A win, by any means, was what the Bucks needed - however, they went above and beyond in securing a maiden victory back at Step 2 following promotion.
My @shropshirestar.com breakdown of @telfordutd.bsky.social 3-0 @spennymoortown.bsky.social in the Enterprise National League North.
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Analysis: AFC Telford United go above and beyond with first win of the season
A win, by any means, was what the Bucks needed - however, they went above and beyond in securing a maiden victory back at step two following promotion, writes Rich Worton.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Kevin Wilkin declared @telfordutd.bsky.social's 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town as the "most complete performance" of his near-three-year tenure at the Bucks helm.
My @shropshirestar.com reaction piece to the Bucks first win of their Enterprise National League North season.
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AFC Telford United boss hails 'complete performance'
Kevin Wilkin declared AFC Telford United's 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town as the "most complete performance" of his near-three-year tenure at the Bucks helm, writes Rich Worton.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Adan George has been urged to build on his first goal for @telfordutd.bsky.social by Bucks boss Kevin Wilkin, who was "delighted" with George's contribution to a 3-0 victory over @spennymoortown.bsky.social
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AFC Telford United striker urged to build on maiden goal for the club
Adan George has been urged to build on his first goal for AFC Telford United, writes Rich Worton.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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@telfordutd.bsky.social boss Kevin Wilkin described his side's opening-day draw away at King's Lynn Town as a 'mixed bag'. bit.ly/46Vyv3X
Kevin Wilkin: Telford draw at King’s Lynn a ‘mixed bag’
AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin described his side's opening-day draw away at King's Lynn Town as a 'mixed bag'.
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August 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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@telfordutd.bsky.social travel to Halesowen Town on Easter Monday, and the Yeltz manager, Russ Penn, was in the crowd of 1,797 inside the SEAH Stadium as the Bucks sent out a message that they won’t go quietly. Manager Kevin Wilkin reflected on a tumultuous day.
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Kevin Wilkin hails fantastic AFC Telford United after goal fest keeps them in the hunt
A 7-1 victory for AFC Telford United wasn’t even half of the story on Good Friday.
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April 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Trying to fit events from the @telfordutd.bsky.social vs Lowestoft Town match into 400 words could never do events justice, but here it is anyway 👇🏻
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AFC Telford United 7 Lowestoft 1: Bucks run riot after hour delay following horror injury
A horrible injury to Warren Burwood overshadowed football at the SEAH Stadium, with a delay of over an hour following a calamitous collision with Bucks striker Ola Lawal, which left Burwood unconsciou...
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April 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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At 3.25 pm, @telfordutd.bsky.social's promotion hopes looked set to be partially eclipsed by a red card for Harry Hawkins. By 5.00 pm, Kevin Wilkin’s side had emerged from the shadow cast by the young midfielder’s dismissal to remain firmly in the race for promotion.
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AFC Telford analysis: Kevin Wilkin’s side show character when it mattered most
At 3.25 pm, the Bucks’ promotion chances looked set to be partially eclipsed by a red card for Harry Hawkins
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March 31, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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@telfordutd.bsky.social manager Kevin Wilkin praised his team’s response to adversity and also thanked the home crowd, who stuck with their side and played a big part in the outcome as they defeated Barwell despite Harry Hawkins' red card. bit.ly/4ccb5aM
Derby County loanee's red card brings out the best in AFC Telford
A red card for midfielder Harry Hawkins brought out the best in AFC Telford United, who swept to a 3-0 victory over Barwell at the SEAH Stadium to stay in the promotion hunt, writes Rich Worton.
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March 31, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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In keeping with the overall position in the Southern League Central Premier, a match billed as one that could make or break @telfordutd.bsky.social or Kettering Town's title ambitions ended up doing neither.
My summary of events at Latimer Park 👇🏼
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Analysis: From joy to despair as AFC Telford pegged back late in huge clash at Kettering
In keeping with the overall position in the Southern Central Premier, a match billed as one that could make or break either of these teams' title ambitions ended up doing neither, writes Rich Worton.
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March 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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"We hit the post and haven't quite got that second goal that would have killed the game, but the lads have worked their socks off today and have been fantastic
for the club". @telfordutd.bsky.social boss Kevin Wilkin following a 1-1 draw at Kettering Town.
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AFC Telford reaction: “To lose out on three points right at the death there is disappointing for us, but the lads have done fantastic"
Disappointed but proud was how AFC Telford boss Kevin Wilkin reflected on his side's 1-1 draw at title rivals Kettering Town.
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March 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM