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Defeat tough to take for AFC Telford United boss Paul Carden

AFC Telford United boss Paul Carden insisted his side's defeat to Kidderminster Harriers was a tough one to take.

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The Bucks held Kidderminster until half time when Nathan Cameron put the visitors in front - and despite pressure in the second half the Bucks were unable to get over the line.

It means it is two defeats in a week following a loss to Southport in the week - but Carden was delighted with the improved display and he insisted if they can produce that regularly then they will win games.

He said: "It was a tough one to take. I didn't think we deserved to be a goal down at half time. Russ Griffiths hasn't had a lot to do.

"And at the other end of the pitch I thought we were unlucky not to come away with a point. It is small margins and I don't think anyone could say we didn't deserve it.

"If that is the benchmark of the division, then we can take confidence from it.

"If we play like that we will win football matches.

"We didn't give too many opportunities away, but we were better than the Southport game. There we were two yards off crosses but today we did everything and more, and I am absolutely gutted but pleased with the fight and determination."