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Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley believes November will be a big month for his side

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley
Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley

By Andrew Gidley

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley is relishing the prospect of playing two games a week between now and Christmas as his side continue to battle on four fronts.

The 3-2 extra-time Kent Senior Cup victory at Faversham on Tuesday capped a good week for the club, following wins in the Alan Boon Cup and FA Trophy.

Folkestone also sit fourth in Ryman League, Division 1 South and play Faversham again, this time at the Buzzlines Stadium, on Saturday.

Cugley (pictured) believes November will be a key month in the season, beginning on Tuesday with the visit of Whitehawk followed by fellow promotion contenders Bognor Regis and Maidstone.

He said: "It will show us if we are capable of staying there and competing. It was hard a few weeks ago because I didn’t think we were kicking on.

"We are a young side and playing two games a week suits us.

"The players like it and it presents no problems. We want to have a successful season, play good football and score goals."

Striker Richard Atkins picked up an ankle injury but should be fit for the weekend, while Simon Austin and Roland Edge return to the squad.

Striker Stuart King is expected to be back next month after an operation on his arm after a fall at work.

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