Manager Peter Nott says Whitstable Town have "five cup finals left" in which to preserve their Ryman League, Division 1 South status, starting with Saturday’s home Kent derby against Chatham.

Last weekend’s 3-0 defeat at Leatherhead saw Town slip back down to third from bottom, a place above Chatham.

Nott (pictured) said: "It’s a massive game for both teams. It’s a shame that two Kent clubs are trying to stay up but we’ve just got to make sure it’s us and a win on Saturday would certainly help."

A Whitstable victory would open up a six-point gap between themselves and the second relegation spot with four matches left to play.

However, even then Nott will not take anything for granted, adding: "You could almost throw the formbook out the window at this stage of the season and I’m sure there are going to be a number of surprise results in the next few weeks.

"Saturday’s game is going to be tense but it’s all about keeping your composure when the pressure’s on and we have enough experience in our squad to do that."

Nott is pleased that two of his most seasoned performers, Lloyd Blackman and James Peacock, will both be available after completing two-match suspensions.

And with Shaun Smith and Brandon Hall both ruled out by injury, he has solved his goalkeeping crisis by the signing from Ramsgate of Danny Twyman, who made his debut in Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Leatherhead.

Nott added: "Danny is an experienced keeper but he broke his hand in October and has hardly played competitively since then. He commands his box well and we are delighted to have him."

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