BRIDPORT caretaker boss Shaun Annetts has had his say on improvements the Bees must make to take the club forward.

Bridport were relegated with five games to go courtesy of an 8-1 defeat at title-chasing Mousehole and a 2-2 draw between Street and Ashton & Backwell.

The drop was widely expected in a season where Bridport have avoided defeat just twice in 31 Toolstation Western League Premier Division games, racking up a minus 144 goal difference.

And the Bees now face a huge rebuilding task in either Toolstation Division One or the South West Peninsula League East.

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Asked by the Bridport News what changes must be made at St Mary’s Field, Annetts highlighted four key areas.

He said: “I have some strong feelings on what I believe should happen.

“After these five games, I will be able to reflect on what’s happened. There’ve been some mistakes along the way, everyone will agree.

“There are a number of things that need to improve off the field in some cases. The club is in need of some additional help.

“There are some very, very hard-working people that do an awful lot at the club, but there’s not enough of them – that’s one thing.

“The pitch needs some regular tending, that would help, and the club need to look further afield for a bit of sponsorship to help with things that help the running of the club.

“On the field, there’s no doubt, the new management team need to recruit.

“The players that are playing at the moment can all compete at this level, there’s no doubt.

“But they need to be playing in a side that’s stronger with better players around them.

“There’s too many lads that are not quite at the level (required) and we get found out.

“So, better recruitment, experience and certainly players that have played at this level and are comfortable would be a massive boost.

“I’m very hopeful the new guys will be able to do that. Next season will be better and more successful.”

Annetts’ men do not have a game this weekend but return to action on Saturday, April 2 away to Street.