STOCKPORT County owners Cheshire Sport are considering asking for a helping hand on the coaching side from Sale Sharks.

County are four points adrift at the bottom of League One, but there is no question of boss Sammy McIlroy getting the chop.

Chief executive Niels de Vos said: "We're very disappointed with the performances, as all the fans are. Bringing in additional help will be discussed.

"We've started already by bringing in Joe Corrigan to help the goalkeepers, but may well decide to bring in other people in other areas."

Owner Brian Keenedy has given his full backing to McIlroy, who he appointed as manager last October.

Mr Kennedy's approach is not to employ a manager and then get rid at the first sign of trouble though.

But something does need to change, whether that's on the playing side or through additional help with the coaching - or even some fitness help from the rugby staff.

"We'll be trying whatever we can. It isn't happening on the pitch and were as upset as anyone. We've got to try to get things sorted out."

• COUNTY'S Under-18s recorded a magnificent 7-0 victory at Chester-le-Street Town in the FA Youth Cup first round on Monday night.
  
  Craig Madden's young Hatters beat a side that reached the fourth round last season, beating Derby County 2-1 at Pride Park along the way before narrowly losing out to West Ham United at Upton Park.
  
  Michael Raynes gave County the lead inside the first minute, before goals from Paul Douglas, Paul Pearson and Adam Le Fondre made it 4-0 after just 28 minutes.
  
  The rout continued after the interval, as Ben Henry fired in a fifth goal on 47 minutes, before Le Fondre and Douglas both scored their second goals of the evening on 70 and 83 minutes.
  
  Unfortunately, Jamie Kay suffered a suspected broken leg during the victory.
  
  County will face Walsall at Lambeth Grove on Monday, November 22, in the second round of the competition.

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