MARTIN Larkin says his Tunbridge Wells side will have to be at their very best to get the results they want in the coming weeks.

Wells face three games in seven days, Erith Town at home tomorrow, VCD at home on Tuesday and then travel to Erith and Belvedere next weekend.

With the snow gone, football is well and truly back.

"We played well up at Erith Town and are keen to do it our place," Larkin said.

"They are a very good side, with a very good centre forward.

" They like to play a certain way, but that will be difficult on our pitch. We know this week is a big one. We're playing some good teams and will have to be at our very, very best.

"They are all big clubs, who are doing well and know what it is like to challenge. We expect some tough games.

"On the flip side, if we can come through it unbeaten, we know we'll be second or third in the league, with games in hand."

It has been a frustrating couple of weeks for Wells – like it has for all teams – but they have been keeping in shape with some tough sessions at the newly opened The Gym.

Larkin is hopeful the rigorous work-outs will mean his players are in good shape heading into a hectic period. On Tuesday they host old friends VCD.

The Wells have a strange record against them. They usually win at their place, but lose at the Culverden. They will be hoping to put that right.

"They were unable to fix that, so we must make sure we do fix that when they come to our place," Larkin said.

The rest has meant that several injured players are nearing fitness.

Larkin expects Perry Spackman, Andy Boyle and Drew Crush to be available, while the likes of Andy Irvine, Carl Cornell and Tom Davey are all on the comeback path.

Saturday's game kicks off at 3pm at the Culverden. Tuesday's clash is at 7.45pm.