BLUEBIRDS boss Steve White has vowed he will not walk away from Hardenhuish Park despite the club purse strings being tightened further next season.

As the club's play-off bid has faltered White has highlighted the difficulties he has been facing to get the club up with limited resources.

White is currently in discussions with the club's board of directors over next season's budget and this week praised their decision not to throw money at promotion.

"I'm one of the ones that won't walk away when the going gets tough," he said. "I've got a two and a half year contract and I've only just begun.

"My eyes have been opened on situations that have transpired off the pitch and it has been a massive headache to be honest.

"But we are seeing our way clear now and the directors are working very hard at restructuring things and putting things right for the future.

"I am working closely with them and an very confident that things will be fine."

The Bluebirds entertain Moor Green on Saturday in a win or bust match that will have a huge bearing on whether they can make the promotion play-offs.

But White feels that even if he had unlimited resources it would not be a guarantee of success.

"The days of gravy train contracts being handed out are over a Chippenham Town Football Club," he added.

"There have been some astronomical contracts handed out in the past but not any more. Clubs who get themselves in that situation in a bid to stay in restructured league are risking a lot if they throw money at it and fail.

"Thankfully our board of directors have more sense than to do that. You can't always guarantee buying success."

Club secretary Chris Blake admitted the budget would be tight again for the new campaign. He said: "It is going to be tight for next season but at the moment we are still in discussions with Steve concerning next season's budget.

As for Saturday's home clash with Moor Green, White said he was not considering the consequences of defeat.

"We are just thinking positively about Saturday and winning the game," White added. "In order for players to take it forward to the last game we need to win. Anything but a win means another season in thus Dr Martens division.

"Our players are targeting a win so we can go to Hinckley with something to play for. If we win on Saturday then who knows? A close look at the picture for other teams shows they have tricky situations to be resolved.

"But all we can do is look after own house and win on Saturday. It will be a tough game because Moor Green are a big, strong side. They are desperate for points to make the top 13 and it will be a twitchy game for both teams."

Bluebirds full-back Wayne Thorne has admitted he is uncertain over his future at Hardenhuish Park.

He played in Monday's Wiltshire Premier Shield final but in previous games had to settle for a place on the substitutes' bench.

His contract is up on May 1 and he said he has no clue where he will be playing next season.

"I take things personally and I don't know the reason I haven't played in the last few games," he said.

"In previous games when I've been on the bench the manager has brought on two less experienced players than me and I thought that's my season over to be fair.

"I feel I don't have to prove myself. I've had two good years here and I love the fans and the fans love me. I love the club and I'm going to do my best to help the team get as high as I can.

"I will play here as long as I'm wanted here."

White said Thorne had been left out of the side recently because of a change in formation. "Technically Wayne is an excellent player," he said.

"But I feel he is stronger at left-back than in midfield.

"When we switched to a back four on Monday he came in and did exceptionally on the night. He has not found himself in the team but he has never been a problem. I don't expect players to be happy if they are left out of the team."