Paul Hacker admits he has lost sleep over Eastbourne's slide towards the relegation zone.

The Saffrons side were skittled for 111 at East Grinstead last week and now stand just 15 points above the drop zone.

They lost five wickets before scoring their first run and pocketed no points while Shepherd Neame League rivals Worthing were beating Stirlands.

Skipper Hacker revealed: "I didn't sleep a wink on Saturday. I was thinking about the game and the future.

"We have got a good side here with some very talented players but maybe we need more discipline."

Asked about his side's league placing, he admitted: "I'm worried to be honest.

"I have called a players' meeting to thrash a few things out.

"We have struggled with training facilities this year and I hold my hand up on that one.

"I thought the players would get enough practice in midweek games but they obviously don't.

"We have now arranged some grass nets for the rest of the season and I am looking for the players to train hard."

Eastbourne, who have a game in hand on Worthing, could ease towards safety this weekend.

Worthing go to leaders Hastings tomorrow and Eastbourne have their game against the Sussex Academy on Sunday.

Hastings, 46 points clear with four games to play, can stretch their lead to virtually unassailable proportions if results go their way again this weekend.

Nearest rivals Horsham go to East Grinstead.

The battle to go up will be a three-way affair after tomorrow as Littlehampton and Cuckfield meet in what amounts to a promotion eliminator.

St James's and Lewes currently hold the two passports to the top flight.