BROMSGROVE Rovers joint manager Jon Ford is preparing his side for what he sees as their toughest challenge to date this Saturday.

Ford and Gary Hackett's team travel to Solihull Borough, who currently sit sixth in the Dr Martens Western, as Rovers attempt to record their ninth league win in a row.

But Ford is under no illusions as to how tough it will be against a side who have lost only once in the league this season.

He said: "They are a quality side. Whichever way it goes, there will be positives and negatives.

"But you have got to beat whatever is put in front of you."

Rovers may be unbeaten in nine league games and brushed Atherstone United aside 3-0 last Saturday but Ford knows the team will have to raise their game.

"The players are quietly disappointed with how they played as a team against Atehrstone," he said. "They realise the priority is the points. Hopefully we can improve our performance and we will need to for Saturday."

One thing in Rovers' favour is the ability to win without playing to the top of their game, something Ford accepts is a useful asset.

He added: "It's a good sign because the players know they can do better. I still think we have a lot more to show out there and everybody knows that."

l Goalkeeper Darren Olden will be joining Rovers tomorrow (Thursday) as cover for Matt Lowe and Steve Thomas.

Olden is currently playing for Oldbury United and will remain with them until needed by Rovers.

But Rovers have missed out on the signing of Moor Green's Danny Scheppel.

The midfielder has opted to stay at the Dr Martens Premier side as they close in on the FA Cup First Round Proper.