SUPERMARINE boss Dave Webb hopes to make former Wootton Bassett striker Sam Collier one of his first recruits of summer, but faces competition from Cirencester for the front man’s signature.

The ex-Highworth manager has already taken the first steps of his reign at the Webb’s Wood Stadium, by meeting the majority of last year’s squad and approaching three fresh faces, of which Collier is one.

The youngster, son of former Marine boss Mark, scored 17 goals for struggling Abingdon in Division One South & West last season, and as a Swindon resident is a logical port of call as Webb seeks to boost his depleted front line.

Strikers Max Etheridge, Steve Cook and Bradley Gray have already departed, while occasional forward Nick Stanley is attracting strong interest from Blue Square North new boys Oxford.

But with Cirencester boss Brian Hughes also keen to take Collier on board, Webb admitted: “You’re all competing for the same lads so it’s just a matter of where they want to go, but surely it appeals to play football in your home town.

“Sam has proved in his short time at Abingdon that he can score goals. I had a good meeting with him so hopefully he will come.”

Webb is holding formal talks with most of the 2011/12 squad this week as he bids to tie down players to add to the trio who have signed for next season - Tom Cole, Rob Dean and Jamie Prictor.

In addition to Collier, Webb has also spoken to two players not associated with Marine last term who have played in Division One South & West.

“We probably need to bring in at least six players,” said Webb. Maybe a couple of lads at Highworth have the ability to make the step up, but we’ll talk to them this week.”

Meanwhile the proposed constitution for Division One South & West has been announced, although it will not be finalised until the Southern League’s annual meeting.

In addition to Marine, other new teams include relegated Cirencester and Evesham, while Shortwood have been promoted from the Hellenic Premier.

Webb added: “If you look at the league there’s a lot of local games - Ciren, North Leigh, Hungerford - that will be great because that should improve gates. The big aim is to try and get as many people through the gate as possible and local derbies always attract good attendances.

“If we make a steady start hopefully people will come out and watch us.”