Everyone at Crawley has told striker Warren Bagnall that he will not have to wait long to score his first goal for his new club.

But the former Saltdean and Lewes hot-shot admits he is getting fed up with waiting.

Bagnall has started all four games in the Dr Martens League for Billy Smith since his summer move from the Dripping Pan and Crawley went into today's game at Tiverton as the Premier Division's top scorers with 11 goals.

But only three of them have been netted by recognised forwards. Robbie Collins got the consolation at Folkestone last week and Warren Waugh netted in the opening day win over Hednesford and scored the injury time equaliser in Monday's 3-3 draw with Chelmsford.

"Everyone at the club has told me that my first goal will come, but the fact I haven't got off the mark yet is frustrating, it's starting to get me down a bit," admitted Bagnall.

"I've made chances for myself in every game but not putting them away. I feel I've been playing well, but I just need a goal to get me going."

With Dean Wordsworth, Steve Restarick, Clinton Moore and Collins all fighting for forward places, Smith has plenty of alternatives should the goals dry up.

But he is delighted with the way the two Warrens have shaped up so far.

Waugh played a more withdrawn role in the eye-catching 3-1 win over Kettering last week, dropping into the left-hand side of midfield and leaving Bagnall to lead the line along with Collins.

On Monday they were in harness again up front and Bagnall created two excellent chances for himself in the first 20 minutes.

"Kettering was the best we've played so far," added Bagnall, who hit 36 goals in Lewes's promotion-winning campaign last season.

"Warren dropped back into midfield and it worked really well for the team but we are starting to learn to play together."

Smith may adopt that system on a regular basis this season, especially away from home.

"The front two have worked their nuts off in all the games so far," said Smith. "Warren creates opportunities for himself which I like, all he needs is a goal for his confidence because the longer he goes without scoring the more frustrated he will get.

"It's a bit hard on the front two because they know that if they don't produce there are four guys who could take their place, but that's not going to happen yet. I'm delighted with what the two Warrens have done for us so far."

Billy Smith admits he may have to adopt slightly more defensive tactics if they are to avoid a repeat of Monday's frustrating 3-3 draw against Chelmsford.

Reds were cruising halfway through the second half with a 2-0 lead, but after goalkeeper Andy Little was sent off they conceded three goals in 21 minutes and needed an injury-time goal from Warren Waugh to rescue a point.

Winger Nigel Brake came in for strong criticism from his boss after his loose pass led to the dismissal of goalkeeper Andy Little who came racing out of his goal and fouled Danny Hockton.

"Nigel gives the ball away in bad areas and if he keeps doing it I won't be able to pick him because we keep getting punished," said Smith.

"It happened two or three times last season and led to goals. He took a bit of stick in the dressing room and he deserved it. The crowd love wingers because they can do good things but they forget the mistakes and that's what can cost you three points."

With Dean Wordsworth back after injury, Jimmy Dack free from suspension and skipper Luke Anderson available after competing in the World Student Games, Smith has a virtually full-strength squad to chose from for Tuesday night's home match against Newport IoW.

Promoted from the eastern division last season, the Islanders are player-managed by former Portsmouth, Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday striker Guy Whitingham.

Crawley are looking for an outdoor, floodlit training area to use during the winter. Anyone who can help should contact Billy Smith at the club on 01293 410000.