Ebbsfleet United manager Dennis Kutrieb says club's budget not a factor in their National League South title win

14.04.2023 - 06:59 kentonline.co.uk

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb insisted money isn’t everything after landing the National League South title. The Fleet retained their full-time status following demotion from the National League on points per game at the end of the Covid-curtailed 2019/20 season.

It means they’ve had a target on their backs ever since but it’s one thing having a big budget - it’s another spending it wisely. “Honestly, I just laugh about it,” said Kutrieb. “It’s nothing to do with money.

You have other clubs that spend millions and don’t get anywhere. “Obviously, it’s a help but we don’t need to talk about it.

If I can have a squad of 20-24 players, having quality, then we have to do something. “But everyone can have a squad of 24 players and work with them over the season.

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