CALNE'S joy at progressing to the third round of the Les Phillips Cup could be tempered by the possible departure of star striker Glenn Armstrong.

The prolific striker notched 28 goals for the club last season and was on target again in the victory over Larkhall on Tuesday night.

But he was made the subject of a seven-day approach from Hellenic Premier Division side Fairford Town and was due to play for them last night before deciding where his future lies.

Calne manager Kelvin Highmore said: "He was playing for Fairford on Wednesday night to have a look at them and was then going to let me know what he wants to do.

"On paper they are in a division above us in the pyramid.

"I'd say we play in a better standard of football but that's just my opinion.

"Fairford have done everything by the book but I would be very disappointed if Glenn leaves.

"He only came off a contract a couple of weeks ago to help him get his fitness up and it would be annoying if he left now."

Calne's win over Larkhall was built on hard graft epitomised on the night by two of the side's unsung heroes Robbie Lardner and Ryan Pratley.

Lardner founded many of Calne's attacks from the base of their midfield diamond while Pratley worked tirelessly driving the team forward from his right-back berth.

Highmore was very happy with the all round team performance but does not want to get too carried away with his side's recent form.

He said: "We are doing alright now and have settled down. In pre-season we were playing open and freely and the goals were going in so there was no pressure.

"We won 2-0 and 4-0 in our first two games and everyone thought going to happen.

"Then we had a barren spell but we are now playing well again and I am extremely happy."

Highmore refused to single out individuals and said it was a team effort that has sparked the upturn in form.

"We are playing well as a complete unit. There are no particular individuals. Everyone is playing well for 90 minutes.

"Larkhall tried to surprise us a little bit with Andy Towers up front but we played well in defence and their strikers never got a sniff.

"It's going extremely well. I am happy at the moment but things change quickly and we can't sit back."

The first half was a largely disappointing affair as both teams showed a lack of cohesion.

Calne produced the only shot on target when Lardner won a midfield tussle with Andy Gilbert and set Glenn Armstrong free on goal only for Larkhall goalkeeper Brendan Dicks to bravely dive at the striker's feet.

The visitors' best chance of the half came on 42 minutes when Matt Peters' cross from the left fell to Gilbert but Ben Trafford was in quickly to block.

The second half found Calne revived and back on top straight from the kick-off.

Ben Highmore headed James Lye's corner kick over from a great position but the breakthrough came in the 58th minute.

Lardner headed the Larkhall goalkeeper's clearance back towards the goal and Highmore latched on to the bouncing ball and drove home from 12 yards.

Larkhall could not muster a response and ten minutes later Calne sealed the tie with the crucial second goal.

Lye managed to avoid two challenges on the edge of the area before he was clattered to the ground by a combination of Matt Pike and Terry Wade.

Armstrong stepped up the spot and dispatched his penalty kick into the roof of the net to stretch Calne's winning run to four games.

Calne entertain Willand on Saturday, having beaten them 4-0 in the reverse fixture back in August.