JOHN Fieldhouse says getting a settled side out on the field will be key to Woolston Rovers’ hopes of going on another winning run.

Rovers saw a four-match winning streak come to an end on Saturday with a 32-26 reverse at Eastmoor Dragons in a game that saw them able to field just 16 players.

They welcome Barrow Island to Monks Sports Club on Saturday, kick off 2.30pm, and Fieldhouse says it is vital they stay in touch with the teams above them in National Conference League Division Three.

The Woolston head coach is also wary of the threat posed by their newly-promoted visitors.

“We have to put the game at Eastmoor firmly out of our minds and get back to playing the way I know we are capable of,” he said.

“The quality that we have at the club cannot be questioned, but we need to start getting a settled side out onto the field if we are to perform to the standards we have set.

“Barrow Island returned to the NCL this season after a long absence and they will be determined to put in a good performance.

“They are only one point behind us in the league table having played a game more so we will need to be at our best if we are to get the victory.

“It is vital that we go on a decent winning run once again to ensure we stay in touch with the teams above us.

“It is really close between the top eight teams so a few wins can really put you in a great position.”

Meanwhile, Woolston Rovers A travel to Cadishead Rhinos knowing a win could see them go top of North West Men’s League Division Four.

They continued their fine form with a 36-20 win over Culcheth Eagles on Saturday and coach Andy Penny is looking for more of the same.

“We will be going to Cadishead with a really professional attitude and making sure we put in a performance similar to the one we produced for the last hour against Culcheth,” he said.

“If we can reach those standards then we will be really difficult to beat but we have to be patient and stick to our structures, which has worked for us so far this year.

“We are in a great position but know that there is plenty of hard work ahead if we are to stay in the mix at the right end of the table.”