Lewes are slowly turning their season around – thanks to a trio of old faces.

A fortnight ago the club were bottom of Ryman premier and the pressure was on manager Garry Wilson.

But a 2-0 win at home to high-flying Met Police was followed last weekend with a 1-0 FA Trophy success at home to Ryman north leaders Harlow Town.

The revival has coincided with the addition of three familiar faces to the squad as Wilson and his No.2 Danny Bloor made some tough selection decisions.

Matt Crabb has made a big impact in the last two games after being lured out of retirement.

One-time QPR striker Leroy Griffiths, who had a short spell with the Rooks in 2007-08, played against both Met Police and Harlow, bringing some much-needed experience to the frontline.

Midfielder Tom Davis, who was part of the Lewes side that won Conference south in 2008, rejoined the club last week from AFC Hornchuch and slotted in seamlessly for the Trophy tie.

Their arrivals have had fringe benefits too, boosting the overall strength of the squad and allowing Lewes to hand full debuts in the last two matches to youngsters Josh Marshall and Jordan Badger.

Steve Brinkhurst, Nathan Crabb, Ross Treleaven and James Fergany did not make the matchday 16 last weekend when Jack Dixon was starting a four-match suspension and on-loan Ebbsfleet full-back Lloyd Harrington was ineligible to play.

Bloor admits the new arrivals have lifted the overall mood and hunger around the club.

He said: “We have known all along we have had problems in the middle of midfield this season. Tom Davis became available and we would have been foolish not to go for him. He brings us experience and know-how.

“Leroy Griffiths is one of the biggest characters in non-league football. He is vastly experienced and he is a great guy to have around.

“Matt Crabb has been amazing since he has come back. I don’t think he will mind me saying that he didn’t play very well last season but he has been playing better than all of last season since he came back.

“Matt is only 32 but he was probably stale with football last year. He had a poor season, he got frustrated and said he was hanging up his boots. Matt had a season with me at Eastbourne Town and since he has come back he is rejuvenated and playing as well as he did for me before.

“But it is not just a case of adding new faces. We have added the right type of people in three very experienced players and having that experience in the squad has allowed us to give full debuts to Josh Marshall and Jordan Badger so it is it not just a case of bringing in old timers.”

Gary Elphick is due to have an operation on his broken wrist on Monday which may force Lewes to look for one more signing.

Bloor said: “Gary could be out for six to eight weeks after the operation. We may look to bring in a central defender while he is out.”