IT'S back to the drawing board for Five Ways Old Edwardians skipper Jez Williams on Saturday as he bids to halt a depressing run of seven defeats.

Shorn of half a dozen regulars for their clash against North Midlands One leaders Yardley and District, Five Ways recorded a creditable 8-3 away defeat.

But Williams' side have faltered in the league to leave them fourth from bottom of North Midlands One.

Five Ways entertain Midlands West Three South side Silhillians in a friendly on Saturday (ko 2.15pm).