Ebbsfleet United manager Danny Searle speaks about their relegation decider at Boreham Wood

Danny Searle has no intention of playing for a draw in Ebbsfleet’s final-day relegation decider at Boreham Wood.

A point at Meadow Park on Saturday would keep Fleet in the National League at the expense of their opponents.

But that’s a risky strategy as far boss Searle is concerned.

“We have to go out to win the game and take care of our business,” he said.

“We talk about the integrity of the league and we have to do it properly.

“We’d take a point, of course we would, but at the forefront of everything we do is a desire to win football matches.

“The National League is full of surprises, last-minute set-pieces and things like that.

“You can think you’re in a secure place and before you know it, you’re done and you’re out on your luck.

“For us, it’s about can we take care of our business and win the game, then we don’t have to worry about anything that anyone else is doing.”

Ebbsfleet’s survival bid is going to the wire following a goalless draw away to FC Halifax on Tuesday night.

Boreham Wood start the day in the relegation zone, with Fleet two points clear in 19th and at risk along with Wealdstone, York and Woking.

There might be a few nerves on the day but that’s no bad thing.

“I think you have to channel those nerves and create an excitement,” said Searle.

“If you’re nervous about something it’s probably because it matters and, if it matters, you’re in a privileged position to be doing something that’s of great significance.

“So let’s be excited about the challenge.

“We’ve put ourselves in a position where we shouldn’t fear anyone and that’s going to be the general message across the week.”

Emotions will be running high in the Boreham Wood camp as long-serving boss Luke Garrard takes charge for the final time.

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