SALISBURY CITY'S lack of firepower again proved costly as they fell to the their sixth consecutive defeat and their 11th in the last 12 games.

The basement side went down 2-0 away to Havant & Waterlooville on Satur-day and have now failed to score in four of their last five games.

With an enforced week off due to their non-involvement in the FA trophy, player-manager Steve Richardson is hoping the possible return from injury of goal machine Paul Sales for the match with Chelmsford City on December 8 will inspire his struggling team.

"The week off couldn't have come at a better time as we have time to get more players," said Richardson. "It gives us a chance to re-group and hopefully Paul Sales will then make his return."