PAUL Burke is desperate for his Wootton Bassett side to find some consistency in Hellenic League Division One West, starting tomorrow away at Pewsey Vale.

Bassett currently lie third from bottom in the division, with just 19 points to their name from the same amount of games.

Despite being one of the promotion favourites at the start of the campaign, they have found victories hard to come by and their cause has not been helped by the departure of a number of key players.

A fortnight ago Bassett highlighted their potential with a 2-1 win over leaders Easington Sports.

But it was straight back down to earth last weekend as they put in a poor display to go down 2-0 at the hands of local rivals Cricklade Town.

And Burke admits there can be no more excuses for their underachievement.

"We are where we are because we deserve to be there - simple as that," he said.

"The consistency just isn't there and I can't put my finger on why it's not.

"It's so frustrating because we thought the Easington game would kick-start our season.

"But when you're struggling you seem to get punished for every mistake you make, and that was the case last weekend.

"It's a local derby and the games are coming thick and fast at the moment.

"That's a good thing because if you're doing well you can keep going, but if you're not then it gives you the chance to bounce back straight away."

Elsewhere in Division One West, Cricklade will be looking to pull away from the mid-table pack as they entertain Headington Amateurs, Purton host Winterbourne, Cirencester United travel to Letcombe, and Malmesbury Vics are at home against Launton Sports.