Derek Hares is urging his squad to bounce back quickly from last week’s Kent Senior Trophy hammering at Holmesdale.

Deal haven’t enjoyed much luck on their trips to the Bromley-based club.

Last year’s league meeting was called off just before the start when the home players walked out following an internal dispute.

Hares believed they might have been awarded the points but the Kent League ordered the game to be replayed and Deal lost 3-2

Reflecting further on the 6-1 defeat at Bromley, Hares said: "We had a chat in the dressing room after the game on Saturday and have got to regroup quickly and go from there.

"It’s not the result we wanted, I certainly didn’t see it coming. We have done well in the league and have looked solid at the back, our problem has been scoring.

"They say goals change games and they certainly did on Saturday."

Deal dropped to third in the Safety Net Kent League Premier Division table after wins for VCD and Herne Bay last weekend, and they travel again on Saturday when they meet Erith & Belvedere at Park View Road.

Mo Takaloo and Andy Hadden are back from suspension for Deal but Jack Collins misses out because of a one-match ban and Shane Suter is again
unavailable.

James Ellis and Aaron Robinson should both return after dropping out on the morning of the Holmesdale game.