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CARETAKER-BOSS: Mark Lock

AILING Backwell United should be more empathetic of Bridport's current plight than most other Toolstation Western League clubs.

The Bristol-based side have had their fair share of trials and tribulations this season, and know what it is like to experience a horror spell of form similar to that which Bridport are currently enduring.

Between November and February, Backwell suffered a disastrous run of no wins and only one draw in nine Division One matches, which has severely disrupted their campaign and left them in turmoil.

Their record overall this season bears a striking resemblance to the Bees, and Backwell currently occupy the spot directly below them, having collected a meagre 26 points from their 33 matches.

Backwell's problems are obvious - a dearth of goals scored and a consistent habit of conceding heavily - but Saturday's clash at St Mary's Field (3pm) will be viewed by both sides as an opportunity to alleviate these concerns.

Bridport are in desperate need of three points to stabilise their decline, and despite their recent frailties will fancy their chances against the visitors, whose fortunes have fluctuated of late with three wins and three draws since their lacklustre period.

Along with having the league's second-worst defensive record, Backwell also have one of its most toothless attacks, despite Alex Wyatt netting nine goals from 26 matches.

The Bees' caretaker-manager Mark Lock will hope that his side can improve and finally rectify the mistakes that have adversely affected their performances and results in 2008.

Victory tomorrow could galvanise the players at this crucial stage of the campaign and perhaps spark a revival that will secure their safety in Division One for another season.

Bees (from): Cleal, Churchill, Ritchie, Fellows, Stewart, D Lock, Hayter, Coggins, Legg, Wise, Evans, Condliffe

8:13am Friday 28th March 2008

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