Scoring goals regularly for Macclesfield Town in the English Third Division next season is not a promise Kyle Lightbourne is about to make.

But the big Bermuda striker says if he can avoid injuries, everything else will fall into place.

Never before has Lightbourne entered a season with so many uncertainties, as he fights to regain the faith of those who placed him on the transfer list last April and who are willing to part with him without demanding a fee from any club interested.

But despite those obstacles, the 34-year-old says he is determined to make an impression in what is the final year of his contract - understood to be one of the most lucrative in the division.

Since moving to Macclesfield from Stoke, injuries have prevented Lightbourne from fulfilling his and the club's expectations.

Following three weeks back home, he returned to England last Thursday where he is now looking forward to Macclesfield's pre-season training with growing enthusiasm.

And he says he is not discouraged by the position he finds himself in - having to fight hard to win the support of the coaching staff and the club in general.

"I am looking forward to the season, I just have to try and concentrate on having a better season than last year. I was injured a lot then, and now I've got to try to get a good run in the team,'' he said yesterday.

"Barring any injuries I truly feel that I can accomplish my goals, get a good pre-season under my belt and get a good run in the team. The biggest problem last season was that I missed pre-season and then I got injured. I am hoping for better fortunes this time."

Lightbourne says if he has his way he'll stay at Macclesfield as he wants to prove to those around him that they made a wise investment .

And he also wants to prove that the meagre haul of four goals he scored last season was not a reflection of his talent.

"I have no ambition to leave the club. It's my last year on contract . If I have a good year I don't know what will happen, I will have to give some thought to what I will do when the contract ends," he added.

"I always saw myself playing into the mid-30s and then whatever happens who knows. The fact that I am still on the transfer list doesn't bother me, things will fall into place if everything is okay as far as avoiding long-term injuries."