WORCESTER City boss John Barton is hatching a plan to tackle Weymouth player-manager Steve Claridge.

The former Premier Division ace, who has bagged seven Dr Martens League goals so far this season, brings his Terras side to St George's Lane on Saturday.

"He's still a big threat," said Barton.

"Even though he might not be running on to balls over the top or down the channels as much as he used to, it's what he does in the penalty box that counts.

"That's when you find out how good players are. Their movement and anticipation tends to be better and they've got more time and space.

"We will have our hands full but we've got something in mind to deal with Claridge."