LECHLADE’s Joe Breet concedes his side need to turn their fortunes around quickly if they are to maintain their Premier One status.

With just one win in their last five games, which includes a run of three-straight defeats, Breet acknowledges something needs to change ahead of their trip to Bristol this weekend.

Currently second-from-bottom heading into the half-way point of the campaign, the visitors face a tough game while their counterparts currently occupy fourth spot.

After several player meetings throughout the week, the club have decided simplicity is the key if they are to see an upturn in form.

“As a team and as a club, we have had meetings and we’ve decided to just go back to basics,” said Breet.

“We just needed to train a little bit harder and sharpen up our basic skills, so that is the message we have sent out to everyone.”

Despite their hosts’ lofty league position, they too are struggling with form after recording losses in their last two outings.

While both teams may be yearning for form, Breet is fully aware that his side will be underdogs for this weekend’s clash.

“I’ve not played Bristol for a couple of years now,” he added. “They’re a strong side but anybody can beat anybody in this league.

“We are under no illusions that it will be a difficult game but at the same time we are going there, looking for a win.

“It’s crucial we get a win because we have only won two out of eight, looking at potentially 10 games left, I think we need to win five of them.

“It’s very important if we want to stay in the league.”

If they are to come away with the win, they will have to do so with a weakened side as Chris Harwood is unavailable and Jock Jamieson-Black has left the club due to work commitments.

Naming a consistent side has been an issue for Lechlade, but Breet is hopeful the club’s fortunes will change in the coming weeks.

“The mood around the club is both frustration and disappointment, but at the same time, availability hasn’t been great,” he added.

“I’m not making any excuses but the time we had 11 players playing, we won those games so hopefully all the private schoolboys are back.

“That would strengthen our side as well. We only have two sides, we are a small village club so it is tough.”