Goals from skipper Steve Payne and assistant manager Nigel Jemson gave them a 2-1 victory at Trafford as they bounced back in style from the massive disappointment of the season opener at the weekend.

"We are on the way now," said Vince. "We played good football, took a two goal lead and saw it out.

"It was important that we got three points on the board and I would have taken them any way but I thought our first half performance was terrific.

"We played some good football in the right areas and maybe we could have been a couple up.

"It wasn't to be and at 1-0 the opposition is always in the game."

Town came under pressure early in the second period, but bagged their second goal with 18 minutes remaining to settle the nerves, although a late strike from Trafford meant a few anxious moments before the final whistle blew.

"At 2-0 we had done the job then they pulled one back from a set piece," said Vince.

"It was nerve wracking at the end, but that is the time you look for players to show their composure and we were still trying to impose ourselves in the final third with minutes to go on the clock.

"Lads have just got to relax."

Despite the late nerves, it was exactly what Town needed after the second half capitulation against Bamber Bridge.

"I was hoping for that reaction," said Vince. "They had a desire, a commitment and a passion.

"They should have had that on Saturday but maybe the players took things for granted.

"I am pleased for everyone at the club."

Town's fans made up the majority of the 497 crowd inside Shawe View and Vince was happy to have given them something to smile about.

"I was delighted we got something out of the game for the supporters," he said.

"They travelled after Saturday and saw something.

"I think they will have got an understanding of what I am trying to achieve football-wise."