TOM Killick admitted his players needed to reward Poole Town’s supporters and directors with consistent performances – and accepted frustrations with the season so far.

Dolphins on Saturday travel to the Avenue (3pm) hoping to avenge their defeat to Dorset rivals Dorchester earlier this month.

A draw on Tuesday against Harrow Borough left Poole wedged in mid-table with one win in nine Southern League South matches.

Killick told the Daily Echo: “Tuesday was a game we should have won but we did not win it. It is consistent underachieving and it needs to change.

“I want us to start performing and getting the results I believe we should be achieving.

“There is no one to blame but ourselves. Myself and the players, it falls at our door. We have good quality in the side and, in my view, the capability of doing well but it is not happening.

“Why is it not happening? That’s down to all of us – me and the players.

“At the moment, if I am a supporter or a director I would be very frustrated and disappointed at how things are going.

“There is no point harping on about history but in recent years the team has consistently given supporters and directors more than they could expect in terms of results and performances.

“This season it has gone the other way, so it is time for real reflection and it is down to us, and only us, to pull ourselves out of it.”

Striker Richard Gillespie could feature against his former side after joining Dorch last week.

Killick, who could have a full squad to choose from other than long-term absentees Steve Devlin and Michael Walker, said there was no bad blood about Gillespie’s departure from Black Gold Stadium.

“We know him, he knows us,” said Killick. “If you lose a player to another club where they feel aggrieved about losing him or the player feels aggrieved about leaving then there can be a little bit of an edge to it on either side, or on both.”

“That is not the case with Richard Gillespie. He was brilliant for us.

“I have complete respect and affection for him. I feel that is reciprocated.

“He will be desperate to do well and win if he plays but we know all about his strengths. We know he is one of the best finishers in this league and need to watch out for him.

“We are looking forward to seeing him. He is a big friend of the players, myself and the club so there is no anger.

“I accept you do come up against other ex-players who have an axe to grind but it is not the case with Gilly. We just have to be careful on Saturday not to give him any opportunities.”