STRIKER Paul Mullin knows that the goals will come for Accrington Stanley.

The Reds long-serving hitman says he is not worried that Stanley have scored just one goal in their opening four games as he is confident the 'goals for' column will make better reading soon.

"It isn't something I am losing sleep over," said Mullin, who scored their only goal this season against Wycombe on the opening day.

"We have a lot of options and we have lads who can get goals. The personnel hasn't changed that much although we do perhaps miss Andy Todd who can get 10 goals a season.

"But Leighton McGivern, when his ban is over, looks sharp, Roscoe Dsane can score goals at this level while David Brown, as we all know, can find the back of the net.

"We will certainly get a few more in our goals for column and hopefully they will start tomorrow at Peterborough."

Mullin has been a regular full-game player for Stanley throughout his seven year stint at the club but was substituted on Saturday in the 2-0 loss to Lincoln - a rarity in his Reds' career.

"I think the last time I was subbed was at Grimsby when I was getting the applause for breaking the club's appearance record. Before that it was Chester on the opening day, when I had just had my hernia operation," said the 33-year-old.

"And beyond that, I think you have to go back to Exeter in the Conference when Lee McEvilly was first at the club.

"I didn't know they had a 'No 10' on the fourth official's board!

"But obviously I don't like being taken off but I respect the gaffer (John Coleman) and Jimmy's (Bell's) decision as they can see things from the bench and will do what they think is best for the team. It is not about me.

"It is not my decision and what I have got to do is make sure I do my best, play well and get the goals then they can't really take me off."

Mullin has a rough ride in most games as he is man-marked but he doesn't expect anything different from this league.

"I don't expect an easy ride at this level. It is something I cope with and have got used to," said the striker.

"Hopefully, if I am being well marked, it leaves another player free going forward.

"It is nothing new to me as I am used to defenders hanging onto my shirt. As long as the referee is fair and sees what is going on, then I just get on with it and do all I can to combat it."

And he is expecting similar treatment against Posh tomorrow but he hopes he can break free and help to re-start Stanley's season.

"Peterborough have had a stuttering start and there is a lot of expectation on them with a higher profile manager," said Mullin.

"They will be looking to kick-start their season like we are looking to kick-start ours.

"It seems like so long ago that we won at Wycombe - it feels like December already!- and we need to get a good result tomorrow.

"We are not really worried about who we are playing - we are more concerned with getting three points at home."