DARIUS HENDERSON'S sensational start to life at the County Ground has left Andy King worried that he's created his own 'monster'.

Just 24 hours after arriving on loan from Gillingham, the 22-year-old became an instant hero as he bagged both goals in Saturday's 2-1 victory at Bristol City.

It gave Town their first victory over Brian Tinnion's outfit in eight attempts and lifted King's men into the top half of the table.

Such scoring antics inevitably attract headlines, not something King is entirely happy about.

The manager is hoping the board will agree to finance a permanent switch, but at present the County Ground boss is vulnerable to others joining the chase for Henderson's services.

King knows there was never a chance of securing the permanent services of James Milner and the late Jimmy Davis for example.

He is clearly hoping this is a different case, but while he is delighted Henderson has made quite a splash he also hopes the ripples created won't stir others into transfer activity.

He said: "You create your own monster when they perform like that. It makes others aware.

"I don't want to say too much as I haven't done a deal yet, but he made a difference."

While delighted with Henderson's individual contribution, King felt the 'real' Swindon Town were on show at Ashton Gate.

He said: "I'm just hoping this victory and manner in which it was gained will give us the confidence to step up.

"But the trouble is that what we've always said about this team is you sometimes don't know what you're getting.

"The 'wonderful' is great, but sometimes the indiscipline sees us kick ourselves in the foot."

Continuing niggles and aches mean King will make several changes for tomorrow's Carling Cup first round clash at Rushden and Diamonds.

He said: "I've got injuries everywhere, people aching after the battle.

"Andy Nicholas will certainly play at Rushden, I'd like to see Lloyd Opara and Fallon will play.

"It'll still be a strong squad."

Changes and choice were luxuries King could not afford at the start of the campaign.

The manager said: "What was good against Bristol City, and was the difference from the start of the season, was when you looked at the bench and saw Grant Smith and Opara couldn't get on it.

"Then my bench looked weak. Now my bench looks stronger and my team looks stronger."

As for new boy Henderson, who has not been given permission to play at Rushden tomorrow, he is looking forward to his spell in Wiltshire, however long or short it may prove to be.

He said: "For now my goal is just to play in all the games.

"The quality in the side is phenomenal, especially for this league."