MARK COLLIER has been talking about the need for three points to secure Supermarine's Southern League place for several weeks now.

That remains the case ahead of Yate's arrival at Hunts Copse tomorrow.

Marine are three points clear of trouble with a game in hand and a superior goal difference.

Despite collecting an excellent point at Bromsgrove last week, the crucial win remains elusive.

Yate come to South Marston looking for promotion and will provide another stern test.

The Marine cause has been further hindered by a lack of firepower.

Ian Howell returns after watching his brother David perform heroics at the Masters in Augusta.

But on-loan Lance Lewis has again been recalled to Swindon Town for the Merit League cup clash with QPR.

That leaves Collier without a recognised forward at his disposal.

"We'll just have to work with what we've got," said Collier, pictured left. "That might mean a change of system.

"We're still pushing to get over the line but Yate will be a tough game.

"I watched them lose to (Southern One West leaders) Mangotsfield in the week and they were very unlucky."