Jonathan Webb, who used to be relied upon to deal with up-and-unders during his career as a rugby full-back for Bath and England, is helping out Bath City's last line of defence in the Blue Square South.

As a knee specialist, Webb is looking after goalkeeper Paul Evans' recovery from knee surgery.

A back spasm suffered by Evans' long-term stand-in Steve Perrin saw the South African make a surprise return between the posts for Tuesday's 3-0 win against Weston-super-Mare.

Evans played through the pain barrier despite being far from 100 per cent fit and saw Webb again for a pain-killing injection on Thursday, but he should be fit for Saturday's trip to struggling Basingstoke.

Midfielder Mark Badman returns to the squad but there are fitness doubts over Scott Rogers (hamstring) and Adam Connolly (ankle ligaments).

Weston-super-Mare are without long-term injury victims Scott Partridge, Mark McKeever, Darren Mullings and Ashan Hoglate – and suspended defender Mike Green – for the game at bottom-of-the-table Fisher Athletic.

Manager Andy Gurney is talking to a defender in a bid to boost his depleted squad.

Gurney was disappointed with Tuesday's 3-0 defeat at Bath City.

"We started the second half poorly and for the first time since I took over as manager we showed a lack of heart and application," he said.

Weston will be applying for to join the Football Conference Youth League next season.