March Town boss Ash Taylor wants to use this season's play-off heartache as a platform for another promotion bid next term.
The Hares' impressive United Counties Premier South campaign came to a halt on Saturday when they were beaten 4-0 at Racing Club Warwick in the promotion play-off semi-final.
But despite the defeat, there were plenty of positives for Taylor to take from the game.
Taylor said: "I'm so proud of the group as they have given everything to get us in the position we were in.
"We came short and were just not quite ready for that next step but we have a great platform in place to try and push even further next season."
Hosts Warwick took the lead against March after just eight minutes through Simeon Cobourne, and six minutes later Josh Willis made it two.
That’s the way it stayed in the Midlands until half-time.
On the hour it was all over when Callum Carsley made it 3-0 to the home side.
Towards the end of the game, March’s Jay Whyatt was red-carded before Luke Shearer added a fourth for the hosts in injury time.
"I was obviously disappointed as we gave away some sloppy goals and should have been 2-0 up before they scored but we didn’t take our chances and they did," added the March boss.
"Although we lost 4-0 there were so many things that made me proud watching the team and how we played the game."
Taylor took to X to thank the club's supporters for their backing throughout the campaign.
"Thank you to everyone who travelled today and to everyone who has supported us this season, you guys have been great.
"Lastly, best of luck to Racing Club Warwick in the final."
March now have a long wait until their next game, which is the Hinchingbrooke Cup final against Blackstones, at Yaxley, on Wednesday, May 8.
And Taylor is determined to make sure that the club ends the season with some silverware.
"The aim is to end with some silverware," he said.
"We have all worked so hard this season and to feel what it feels like to win a trophy is important for this group.
"Once you feel it then you want to feel it again."
