Rikki Banks hopes to repay Keehan's faith in him (pic: Worthing FC)

Lewes have issued a statement backing manager Kevin Keehan, while admitting results have been "disappointing".

It says the club remain "confident" Keehan can take them forward and also states the playing budget has been cut by 35% from last season.

Keehan told BBC Southern Counties Radio: "The board have had to make tough decisions. We've got to try and get the crowd back on our side."

"We gave a determined performance at Histon, people will accept that."

The Rooks remain without a win after 11 games since promotion.

Keeper Rikki Banks, signed from Worthing, welcomed the public backing for Keehan.

"Kevin's brought eight of us in who have not played above Ryman Premier.

"We want to get him out of the trouble people think he's in. Everyone is working their backside off."