HAVING tasted the high life again during Salisbury City's glorious FA Cup run, Nick Holmes admits he now wants more of it and hopes his players do too, writes Mike Turner.

Holmes will be doing his best to ensure his side suffer no cup hangover this weekend when instead of playing Sheffield Wednesday, his youngsters will run out at Old Sarum, no doubt to a hero's welcome, when Eastern Division strugglers Corby Town visit the Raymond McEnhill Stadium.

The former cup winner said: "It's something that's been very special for me, for the players and the supporters. But it's important now that we knuckle down - there's a job to be done in the league."

Their extended run in the famous competition means they are now playing catch up in the league.

Currently 13th, Whites need to finish in the top seven to ensure they are elevated to the restructured Premier Division next season.

"The party's over," admitted Holmes. "The good thing though is we've got two classy players who didn't play for us at Hillsborough through different reasons, so we'll be looking to bring them in during the weeks ahead."

Contrary to initial reports, new signing Craig Davis from Bashley was not eligible to play in Sunday's cup tie but is expected to feature against Corby, as is Matt Tubbs who was cup tied.

Holmes' only injury concern is Michael Cooper who suffered a knee injury at Hillsborough.

"He's in a bit of a bad way and could be out for some time," said Holmes.

Saturday's match is the first of five in 14 days for City.

On Wednesday they head to third placed Eastleigh before their trip to Rothwell Town on November 22.

Swindon Town make the short journey south of the county on Monday, November 24 for the first leg of the Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final, while Whites host Dartford on Saturday, November 29.

Holmes is hoping some of the legions of supporters who made the journey to Hillsborough will have been impressed by what they saw and become regular supporters. As a gesture of thanks, the club revealed that all accompanied children will be admitted free for Saturday's game which kicks off at 3pm.

Reflecting on the cup tie, Holmes added: "We had something like 1,600 supporters up at Sheffield and they never stopped singing. Even through the second half when things weren't going our way, they never stopped. They were absolutely brilliant. We did the best we could for them. But it wasn't to be.

"I've enjoyed all the attention. The players have too and you hope they'd now want more of it, so who knows what the future holds."