INCREASING the tempo will help Worcester City “dictate” games at the Victoria Ground, according to captain Danny Jackman.

The vastly-experienced midfielder admits his side have yet to “stamp their authority” at their new base in Bromsgrove.

Since making the switch from Kidderminster Harriers’ Aggborough, exiled Worcester have recorded just one win in seven home games.

They defeated Alfreton Town 5-3 earlier this month and drew against visiting Harrogate Town, Gainsborough Trinity and AFC Telford United.

But Nuneaton Town condemned City to their third defeat on their own turf on Saturday, with a 3-2 success, having also lost to Chorley and Gloucester City.

Jackman admitted his side were still “getting used” to the ground they share with Bromsgrove Sporting.

However, the 33-year-old was confident their performances would improve in front of their home supporters when the surface gets more water on it.

“The pitch is beautiful here but I think sometimes when it is dry it makes it hard for us to get the ball moving quickly,” said Jackman, whose side welcome Brackley Town in the Emirates FA Cup third qualifying round tomorrow (3pm).

“Having said that, they (Nuneaton) moved it better and quicker than us at times, so we have got to stamp our authority on the game and not let the grass slow us down.

“We have got to try to up our tempo, especially at home, because I think we have had spells where we have been quite lethargic and quite slow in our play.

“We need to lift that and get the ball moving around quicker, so we can dictate play.”

On the road, Worcester have fared much better, notably seeing off Bradford Park Avenue, Brackley and Telford in their last three away matches.

“I think when you are playing away from home the pressure is off,” added Jackman, who has made eight appearances this season.

“But, once we get a bit of a zip on the pitch in the autumn and winter months, I think you will find our tempo increases a lot more.

“We are still getting used to this pitch and getting used to this ground as our home.

“I think it probably feels a little bit strange for the lads who have played at Kiddy for the last couple of years.

“It does for me but for the lads who have come in it’s all they have ever known, so I think we need to stamp our authority and make it a fortress.”