Signings high on Hunt’s agenda

7:10pm Thursday 21st August 2008

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MANAGER Neil Hunt is already looking to strengthen his squad ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend after watching his side take three points from the first two games in the British Gas Business Division One Midlands.

Swifts recorded a rare opening day victory over Woodford on Saturday but suffered a 2-1 loss to Sutton Coldfield Town at Walshes Meadow on Tuesday night.

Hunt admitted he was unhappy with both performances, particularly in the second-half against Sutton when they allowed a 1-0 lead to slip away.

He will now be aiming to add three new players before Saturday’s home league clash against Soham Town Rangers (3pm) and Monday’s trip to Hunt’s former club Malvern.

After the Sutton game, Hunt said: “We defended solidly in the first-half and I thought we may be able to hold on.

“But not enough of the players wanted it as much as Sutton in the second-half and that’s why we lost.

“It opened my eyes a little and I may have to bring in three players before the Bank Holiday weekend.

“Too many of our players are in their comfort zone, they think it’s alright to lose at Stourport.

“I think the chairman and the manager can care more than the players sometimes.

“It’s not the players’ reputation that will be affected, it’ll be mine if we lose and I’m not prepared to accept that.”

Hunt had to reshuffle his pack when they were trailing 1-0 at half-time to Woodford but the introduction of Scott Morris and Craig Webb rejuvenated Swifts.

Morris grabbed the leveller before Richard Burgess bagged the winner late on. On Tuesday, Morris fired Swifts into the lead.

Former Aston Villa player Burgess is set to miss the Soham game due to a wedding.