Town twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Trafford in their final home game of the season on Saturday.

But it was a result that finally put paid to their lingering hopes of finishing in the play-off places.

And Jemson was a disappointed man as it extended Town's run without a win to five matches - two under former boss Jim Vince and three under the caretaker.

"I want to play football the right way and the lads here are not used to how I want to do it," said Jemson.

"We have not done possession work during the season and the players are not doing the quick movement or looking for different options.

"I may be asking too much of the players.

"We are limited by the injury situation and the availability of players.

"Players are a bit confused because we have not had time to work on it since I took over and we did not work on it beforehand.

"They understand where I am coming from.

"We battled on and got something from the game.

"People might think it was not particularly good and they are probably right.

"At times it was almost testimonial pace and we were too lethargic in our passing.

"We tend to keep the ball and have a look, but I want players to have the pass in mind when the ball comes to them."

Jemson handed a home debut to Phil Senior, whose last league appearance was at Lancaster in August, and a rare start to Michael Barnes.

And he said he was pleased with the way both had played.

"I thought Phil came in and did well," he said. "I personally don't think he should have been dropped in the first place.

"But Jim brought in another very good keeper in Jon Kennedy and chose to play him.

"Phil has been a bit unlucky but it was good to see him out there.

"I thought Michael looked good up front in the first half.

"He is another player who has come in and not been given a fair crack of the whip.

"He is an attacking player. He is enthusiastic and is a joy to work with."

With the top five out of reach, Town now have to ensure they finish as high up the table as they can.

"For Halifax Town to finish sixth, seven, eighth or wherever we finish is not good enough," he said.

"Given the backing from the supporters and the board it should be better.

"How many players can hold their hands up and say they have had a good season?

"They say they are hungry, but they have not produced the goods and that's why we are where we are.

The game was delayed for 15 minutes early in the second half when the referee suffered an injury and had to be replaced, but Jemson said that had no effect on the players.

"I am not going to make excuses for the players," he said. "They are all professionals.

"It is unfortunate but something you have to deal with."