CHRIS Turner is determined County's season doesn't fizzle out, as it had threatened to do before their recent return to winning ways.

Relegation may seem inevitable, and has for a long time now, but Turner is determined not to waste the opportunity of getting his new-look side up and running.

Two wins in the three games before yesterday's trip to Milton Keynes Dons have restored some pride to a side still rooted at the bottom of League One.

"There has been a massive improvement lately, but I would hate the season to end like a damp squib," said Turner.

"It's all about players and I feel if we had the 11 or 12 who started in the last three games playing week-in and week-out we'd have been OK in this division.

"I'm not saying it could have been a promotion-winning side but those players can certainly handle themselves at this level.

"But we can't afford any more injuries right now. It's only a small squad. We've done well lately and we want to keep it going for as long as possible to build up confidence."

The return from injury of Warren Feeney - who scored in each of the games against Oldham, Chesterfield and Hartlepool - John Hardiker, Mark Robertson and Keith Briggs have brought about a big change in County's performances.

"These are all quality players who've made a massive difference," added Turner, who has been impressed by Briggs and Robertson in midfield.

"They are both experienced players at a higher level and they've formed a good partnership. These are exactly the type of players we're trying to bring in to build a team," he said.

County have been looking a look at West Ham striker Greg Pearson and West Brom mid-fielder Zeke Tomlinson this past week.

"They both have good pedigrees so we're having a closer look," said Turner.

"We're always on the lookout for new talent at Stockport County."

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