INSTITUTE travel to Bangor this Saturday, in the midst of a defensive crisis, as they try to secure their first win of the new JJB Sports Premiership season (KO 3pm).
On the plus side boss John Gregg is hoping to add to his squad and his search may even take him as far as the English Premiership, while ex-midfielder Neil Harkin is also talking to the club, after being released by Derry City.
"I'm hoping to possib
ly bring in at least one more new face maybe before Saturday's game," he said.
"I'm currently looking at trying to bring a striker in from Wigan Athletic, because to be honest there isn't anything about in Ireland."
Meanwhile the Waterside men travel to Clandeboye Road with no less than eight players missing through injury and suspension, however more worryingly for boss John Gregg is that three of the absentees are defenders.
Duo David Ogilby and Paddy McLaughlin are suspended with fellow centre-back Mark Scoltock is out for a number of weeks after last season's ankle problem has re-surfaced again, also suspended is Ryan Semple, while Declan Divin, Ryan McCreadie and Alan Ryan remain side lined.
"Everyone knows that we are missing a few players but hopefully the players who come in can do a job," he said.
"Although we drew 1-1 with Crusaders some players felt it was a defeat because of the last minute equaliser, however from my point of view I can take positives from the game.
"Everyone in the squad worked their socks off and if Philip Lowry comes through the Northern Ireland Under 21 game unscathed then he'll be available for selection, which is a big bonus."
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