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Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley has outlined his targets for the rest of the Ryman League season

Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley
Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley has a clear idea of his targets for the remainder of the Ryman League Division 1 South season.

Cugley (pictured) wants Invicta to first of all cement a play-off spot in the coming few games, then tie up home advantage for the end-of-season finale, and once that is guaranteed, go all out for the title.

Goals from Brendon Cass and Darren Smith gave Invicta a 2-0 win over fourth-placed Fleet Town on Saturday to restore some impetus to Invicta’s title tilt. Tuesday's 2-0 home win over Merstham moved them to within a point of leaders Croydon although they have played one game more.

Invicta visit play-off chasing Walton & Hersham on Saturday and host Chatham on Easter Monday knowing they already have a substantial lead over the play-off hopefuls below them.

Cugley said: "It was a good weekend for us. We said to the players how nice it is to be involved at this time of year.

"We are very close to wrapping up a play-off place. Once you have firmed that up you want to try and get second or third to get home advantage – some of the places you might have to go are not too nice."

Cugley, however, insisted his side would not take their foot off the pedal once a place in the play-offs is secure.

He said: "We will keep going and continue to take every game as it comes until we can no longer win the title."

He added: "Whatever happens this has been a tremendous season."

Veteran midfielder Jimmy Jackson was rested for the 2-1 Kent Senior Cup win over Maidstone last Thursday and Cugley said his squad were in good shape going into the closing stages of the season.

He added: "We have got a few extra bodies. Paul Jones has left Ashford and has said he’ll play for us if needs be which will be handy.

"He’s not over a groin injury yet but he’s said he’ll sit on the bench. It could be usef

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