ADAM Batchelor insists it's business as usual in Christer Warren's absence, as inconsistent Wimborne Town prepare to travel to Lymington tomorrow (3pm).

With player-manager Warren on a period of leave until next weekend, assistant Batchelor is in charge for Magpies' trip to the Sports Ground.

"The lads have responded well and there's been no change," Batchelor told the Daily Echo.

"We've missed Christer's input but the lads have carried on and are doing the job for him."

Magpies have endured a tough start to the Wessex Premier Division campaign, with the Cuthbury outfit languishing in 17th position with just four points from four matches.

Batchelor has named an unchanged squad after last week's 2-0 FA Cup win at Odd Down.

Wimborne Town: (from) Walker-Harris, Arnold, P Smith, S Smith, Roast, Percival, James, Hall, Joyce, Green, Gibbons, Whitcher, Stokoe, Cann, Lawrence, Phillipson-Masters, Ackerman.

BYE WANTS TOWN TONIC

JOINT-manager Andy Bye is hoping for a big improvement after New Milton Town's shock FA Cup exit last weekend.

Bye's men were surprisingly dumped out by Wessex Division One Downton but, looking ahead to tomorrow's top-flight trip to Alton Town, the former Bashley boss is eager for his team to get back on track.

He said: "Saturday was probably the only poor game I've seen since we took over.

"Hopefully we'll bounce back tomorrow."

Kish Chengadu is back from holiday, but Callum Burt is suspended and Raj Chengadu is unavailable. Luke Walker (bruised foot) and Max Sampays (cut knee) are doubtful.

New Milton Town: (from) Clifton-Moore, Anderson, Woods, Clarke, Coleman, K Chengadu, Walker, Pidgley, Booker, Grace, Kenna, Long, Woolner, Ewen, Holland, Sampays.

  • Pete King (hamstring) and Martin Newbury (calf) will miss Verwood Town's Wessex Division One clash at Petersfield Town.

Verwood Town: (from) Willis, Stephens, Dyer, Reeves, Elysee, L Homer, Goodall, Moore, Yerby, Arnold, Keighley, Giles, Lynch, Cousins, J Homer.

  • In the Dorset Premier League, Poole Borough travel to Portland United, while Hamworthy Recreation host Bridport at Magna Road (both 3pm).

Poole Borough: Burton, Rockingham, Young, Grimason, Tricky, Crutcher, Bates, Morris, Pinder, Sault, Honeybun, Pons, Williams, Landers, Mills, Winders, Jarrimilleo.

Hamworthy Recreation: Leonard, Marsh, Wyatt, Elmes, S Hole, Lucas, Notley, Goodbody, Rigler, Willis, W Hole, Walden, Andrews, Boyt, Brett, White.