COLWALL chairman Kim Berry is not pressing the panic button and is confident his team can kick-start their Worcestershire League Division One campaign.

The Stowe Lane outfit, who finished runners-up last season, are bottom of the division after five games. They lost by five wickets at home to local rivals Eastnor last Saturday.

But Berry has backed his side to bounce back as they prepare to visit fifth-placed Hagley tomorrow (1pm).

“Because we’re one of the prominent clubs in the county, people maybe surprised that we’re bottom, but we’re certainly not panicking,” said Berry.

“We are quite an exciting team with some great prospects, but we could do with a bit more maturity.

“We lost Tom Coleman, who was the top run scorer and second best wicket taker last season, as well as our overseas player Wehan Joubert, who was the top wicket taker.

“It is challenging, but we’ve got a good set of lads and we have been close in a few games.”

Colwall have finally welcomed a new overseas star though in the shape of West Indian spin bowler Ancil Nedd. Berry said Colwall were let down by a couple of people, hence why Nedd has only just come on board.

“He’s a useful addition because we’ve been lacking a bit of spin, so he brings a bit of balance to the team,” said Berry.

“He’s a very nice young man and hopefully he will give us the boost we need.”

Berry has taken over the chairmanship duties this season following a long connection with the club.

“My brother is president and my dad was chairman so upon retirement, I decided I wanted to put something back in the club,” said Berry.

“There are good people working for the club and it has a great junior section.

“The seconds also won at the weekend and the thirds are top of their league, but people do tend to focus on the first team.”

Ledbury’s Division Two clash at Luctonians last weekend was postponed due to the wet weather.

They will hope for better conditions when they host Almeley tomorrow (1pm).

Bosbury look to extend their lead at the top of Division Four. The Herefordshire side travel to third-from-bottom Bartestree and Lugwardine tomorrow (1.30pm).