CORSHAM Town players ignored the uncertainty surrounding the vacant managerial position at The Southbank to chalk up their first league win of the season at Wellington on Saturday 28 September.

Strikes from Nigel Curtis, Andy Wicks and Frankie Coleman lifted Corsham away from the Screwfix Direct First Division drop zone and stretched the club's unbeaten run to three matches.

Player-coach John Freegard, who took charge alongside fellow caretaker boss Dave King for the third time on Saturday, believes a weight has now been lifted from his players' shoulders.

He said: "It was a much-needed first win for us and 3-1 was a fair reflection. We did have a couple of nervous spells, especially when they pulled one back.

"When you have had so many draws and you are 2-1 up, that is always in the back of your mind, but Frankie Coleman scored another great goal and that relaxed us a bit.

"Psychologically it is a big boost and that's three positive results in a week. The lads can go into the game against Shepton on Saturday with some confidence."

Corsham took the lead three minutes before the break when skipper Curtis headed the ball home off the underside of the bar.

The visitors then doubled their advantage four minutes into the second half when dead-ball expert Andy Wicks slotted home a free kick.

Wellington roused themselves and hit back through Simon Ingram's stunning volley, before Coleman settled the outcome in style in stoppage time

The former Melksham midfielder picked up the ball on the halfway line and weaved his way past four men on the left wing before cutting inside and curling a shot past the helpless home goalkeeper.

Brian Kayll, Jon Scott, Robbie Humphries, Chris Jones and Matt Pratley all returned for the visitors and caretaker boss Freegard was pleased with his side's overall performance.

He said: "The lads had a good shape and created some good chances. Simon price did well up front again and held the ball up for us."

Freegard and King are likely to be in charge again when Corsham host second placed Shepton Mallet on Saturday as the Corsham board continue to mull over their options following the resignation of Mark Godley 17 days ago.

The former Trowbridge striker is happy to fill in, but has no intention of taking the managerial reins permanently.

He said: "It is important for the club to take their time and get the appointment right. The last thing you want is an impulsive decision and someone coming in and upsetting the applecart.

"The ideal scenario would be if someone came in and could keep the structure the same. That way, I think a lot of the players would stay on board."

Ex-Melksham boss Darren Perrin was offered the managerial position last week, but turned down Corsham's advances due to his full time role as youth development officer at Forest Green Rovers.

Chairman Colin Hudd does not expect the long-awaited decision to come before the weekend.

He said: "We have a couple of things in the pipeline, but nothing positive at present. I'm very fortunate that John Freegard and Dave King aren't putting me under any pressure.

"While they have been in charge things have gone well. We have won two and drawn one in the last three games and that has steadied the ship at little bit."