KIDDERMINSTER colossus Mark Creighton has revealed his desire to be as dominant in the opposition box as he is in his own.

The defender has been a force to be reckoned with in the Harriers back line during his ever-present run in the team.

In fact all that has been missing from his game is a goal at the other end - after a series of half-chances from set-pieces.

Creighton admitted that his failure to find the net in Harriers 18 Conference games and one FA Cup tie was a cause for concern.

"It's become a bit of a joke in the dressing room, but it is frustrating," said the former Redditch centre-half, who has averaged five goals in previous seasons.

"The problem is teams suss you out and because they know I'm strong in the air a lot of them single me out for attention in the box.

"Hopefully while teams are paying attention to me at corners and free-kicks one of the other lads can get free and score."

Creighton has made the progression to Conference football with ease and cites full-time training as a major reason for his seamless step up in standard.

"If I'd have come here a couple of weeks ago and tried to slot in it might have been harder," he said.

"But because I've had a full pre-season and I am training every day that has helped me massively.

"I'm playing alongside better players than I was everty day now so you raise your game without thinking about it, plus the fact that you've always got a ball at your feet so you can't fail to improve."

Creighton has praised the role of manager Mark Yates, assistant Neil Howarth and physio Ian Foster for kick-starting his Conference career.

"I'm not surprised that I can play at this level because I've always believed in my ability," he said.

"It was just a case of giving me a break and Mark Yates has done that. I have benefited from working with him and his coaches and I'm really enjoying it.

"I know I'm not the world's most gifted player, but I'd like to think that people recognise how much effort I put in and how I always give my all no matter what."