AFTER being crowned UniBond Premiership champions on April 12 to earn a place in the Nationwide Conference, you'd expect John Coleman to have few, if any, cares in the world.

But the Accrington Stanley manager was furious his side couldn't go one step closer to achieving the next challenge he has set them - 100 points and 100 goals by 5pm tomorrow.

The Reds looked certain to edge closer to both targets when they entertained Lancaster City on Easter Monday after Lutel James nodded them into a 26th-minute lead.

They continued to create a host of chances, while Lancaster failed to even record a shot on target throughout the entire first half.

But goalkeeping heroics by City stopper Mark Thornley, combined with missed chances, proved to be Stanley's undoing as livewire substitute Chris Bennett scored the equaliser.

And Coleman had no hesitation in venting his anger to his players after the final whistle.

"One thing's for certain, I'm not going to accept second best, and while I thought we played well in the game, I was critical about our finishing and giving away a silly goal," he said.

"If people think I'm going to rest on my laurels then they're wrong.

"But the player's know me so I don't think my reaction will have come as a shock to them.

"They want to do well and want to carry on winning. They created lots of chances and they very rarely miss what I call sitters. I know they don't miss them on purpose but it was disappointing."

Stanley need just three points and four goals when they entertain bottom placed Hyde United tomorrow afternoon to achieve their double treble for the season, but Coleman admitted he didn't want to put pressure on his players for their final game of the season, and their last outing in the UniBond League.

"I hope they just go out and enjoy it," he said.

"Hopefully we'll give the fans something more to shout about."

And the Stanley manager paid tribute to supporters, who had he believes have played a major part in his side's success this season.

"The crowds have been tremendous and have really got behind the players all season," he said.

"The thing that stood out on Monday was how quiet they were, especially in the first half. Maybe it's difficult because we've already won the title.

"But I can't fault the support this year - home and away. They've played a big part towards our success."

Steve Hollis is doubtful for tomorrow's game against Hyde, who are expected to field former Stanley player Mark Setori. While Coleman revealed he was not considering lacing up his boots for a run-out just yet.

"I might be tempted to have 15 or 20 minutes in the Chairty Shield game, but I'm not thinking that far ahead yet," he said.