Ebbsfleet United interim head coach Danny Searle urges club to make decision on managerial role after excellent 2-2 draw at Chesterfield

Ebbsfleet interim head coach Danny Searle wants the club to make a decision on his future sooner rather than later.

The Fleet have drawn both matches under Searle since sacking boss Dennis Kutrieb, including an impressive 2-2 draw at runaway National League leaders Chesterfield on Saturday.

The club still remain in the relegation zone but the way they’ve gone about their business under Searle, with a vast improvement in their performances both individually and collectively, has been clear to see.

After the Chesterfield game, Searle stated: “Regardless of what happens in the next 24-48 hours, it’s been an absolute pleasure and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, and what two games to be involved in - Oldham and Chesterfield. I’ll take that and walk away with a smile.”

He clarified those comments by adding: “I’m only saying that because whatever they decide they’re going to have to be in early in the week to make sure they are prepped for Eastleigh.

“Me and Damian (Irvine, chief executive) have had open dialogue in terms of what we’re doing and trying to get the squad to where it needs to be. The role itself has kind of taken a backseat because if you focus too much on it then you can neglect things that affect the team.

“We’ve just focused on getting the boys ready, getting them into a situation where they have belief they can get something out of a game. It’s no disrespect to what has gone on before but historically they potentially could have folded at half-time against what we were up against and full credit to them.

“We’ve got some great leaders in the dressing room and you’re starting to hear voices in there now. The first session I did was all me, and anyone who knows me knows that I talk a lot and shout a lot. But you’re