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Ben Walker has admitted he is not ready to put himself "in the firing line" at Winterbourne United but pledged: "I'll be doing everything to help get us on track."

The 28-year-old centre-half has been drafted in to form a caretaker managerial trio headed by Terry Northam, and completed by fellow coach Keith Ford, in the wake of long-serving boss Stewart Jones' exit.

None of the three is likely to take on the duties long-term, and indications are the Division One West side will advertise the vacant post in a few weeks' time. Walker explained: "Terry will be the main man over the next few weeks, with Keith and me lending our support.

"Because I'm planning a playing return (from a knee injury) after Christmas it wouldn't be prudent to put myself in the firing line just now, although I'd like to manage some day."

Fifth-from-bottom Bourne travel to Purton tomorrow keen to end a run of three defeats in their last four games.

Walker said: "It will be strange not having Stewart about and it's down to us three to settle things down and identify what needs doing to get us heading in the right direction."

Bourne's league rivals, Tytherington Rocks, are not in action until they entertain fellow high-fliers Easington Sports tomorrow week.

Almondsbury Town manager Richard Thompson believes new signing Jason Wood can add even more impetus to his team's promotion challenge.

Thompson pounced on Wood the moment the winger became available following his release from Southern League Mangotsfield United.

The Oaklands Park boss, whose team face a top-five clash at Binfield tomorrow, said: "I had Jason at Yate for two spells and once he's getting regular football he will be a real threat to defences."

Unbeaten Almonds closed the gap at the top to three points with a 5-0 thrashing of Fairford Town on Wednesday night.