Rob Smith has to make do without 15-goal Andy Brown at Fleetwood

AFC Telford United will be without striker Andy Brown for Saturday's Blue Square North trip to Fleetwood.

Brown, who has made headlines this week after emerging as a target for Dagenham & Redbridge, is still not recovered from his Achilles tendon injury.

But the Bucks welcome back defender Lee Vaughan into the squad after recovering from an ankle injury.

Telford were held to a goalless draw at the Bucks Head by Fleetwood in September and are keen to make amends.

"We haven't beaten them yet," said manager Rob Smith. "We've got to make sure the side we pick is mentally and physically strong."

Despite playing down the midweek transfer rumours concerning Brown, Telford boss Rob Smith believes some of his players are capable of playing in the league.

No Bucks player has left Telford to go into professional football during Smith's three-year reign.

But Smith told BBC Radio Shropshire: "I'm really surprised, because I see other clubs and players going professional and our players are as good.

"I don't know whether it's because of the status of the club. Maybe scouts are thinking we're moneybags."

Smith has made it clear, though, that any prospective buyers would have to have deep pockets to afford the likes of 15-goal Brown.

"I don't think Dagenham would be able to afford Andy Brown," he said.

There will be full commentary of Fleetwood Town v AFC Telford United on BBC Radio Shropshire DAB digital radio and online at bbc.co.uk/shropshire

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