WORCESTER City's caretaker boss John Snape fears several players will be shown the door at St George's Lane once a new manager is appointed.

Midfielder Snape said everyone is fighting for their future at the club following John Barton's resignation last week.

He believes whoever steps in to Barton's shoes is likely to ship a few names out straight away in his bid to mould a team capable of rescuing City's flagging Nationwide North campaign.

Despite City's encouraging display in the 3-1 GLS Cup defeat to Tamworth on Tuesday, Snape has called on chairman Dave Boddy and his board of directors to install a new manager as soon as possible to bring stability back to the dressing room.

Snape was expected to take charge for the final time today when City travel to Worksop Town.

He said: "The players know they are fighting for their futures at the football club. When the new manager comes in, it may be a case of a few out of the door and a few new faces brought in.

"They know that the next manager may have been in the crowd at Tamworth. But that does not always get the right reaction, it affects players in different ways. It's my job and also Graham Selby's to take the pressure off the players.

"It's difficult for everybody at the club. For some of the players, the dust has still not settled on John departing. In fairness, we have got to try and bring somebody in as soon as possible.

"We are in a sticky position and that's the problem we've got. I think the players want some stability and the supporters want that too.

"The chairman and the board have a tough job in appointing the right man for the job. But a new manager will give everybody a lift. First and foremost, we need somebody to stop the rot and perhaps sort things out to prepare for next season. The main thing is that we stay in this league."

Meanwhile, Stratford Town boss Ian Britton, the former Kidderminster Harriers manager, has hinted that he would be interested in the vacant City manager's post.