I'm happy at the Fleet, says heroic stopper Cronin

Tuesday 18th August 2009

EBBSFLEET UNITED goalkeeper Lance Cronin says his side's new-look squad has already gelled together.

Budget cuts left manager Liam Daish with just Cronin and two other senior players in Darius Charles and Ricky Shakes at the end of last season.

"We're only three games in and it looks like we've been together for a season or even longer," Cronin, 23, told BBC Radio Kent, following his heroic man-of-the-match performance which earned the Fleet a point during a goal-less draw with Kidderminster Harriers at Stonebridge Road at the weekend.

"Come Christmas time everyone will have a lot of games under their belt and they'll be really confident."

The England C keeper added: "They're a good group of lads and they're really determined to push on.

"Things are looking good at the minute."

Despite the exodus of players during the summer, Cronin insists he always wanted to stay at Stonebridge Road.

"It means the world to me,” he said. “Ebbsfleet have given me my chance to play first-team football and the only way I can pay them back is by putting in good performances week-in week-out.

"The gaffer gave me my chance when I first came here.

"I'm thankful to that and I've kept my head down ever since. I want to get my head down and do the best that I can."

The Fleet are still looking for their first win of the season after two draws and one defeat and travel to Stevenage Borough tonight - the side that beat them in the semi-finals of the FA Trophy last season.

Quotes courtesy of BBC Radio Kent - www.bbc.co.uk/kent - 96.7fm or 104.2fm

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Stevenage Borough v Ebbsfleet United

Blue Square Premier

Tuesday 18th August 2009

Kick Off 7:45pm

At Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 8RH