Ebbsfleet United manager Dennis Kutrieb told squad to enjoy title challenge two months ago

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb told his players to start enjoying their charge to the National League South title two months ago.

The Fleet, who can win the league at home to Oxford City on Good Friday (3pm), have pulled clear since regaining top spot in mid-January.

Kutrieb was keen that his players savour their achievements along the way, even if he’s still finding plenty to worry about along the way.

“I told them two months ago that they should start to enjoy it, honestly,” revealed the Fleet boss.

“For me it’s different as we have to overview so many things so it’s always stressful. Even on Friday I’m not sure I can really enjoy it as we have to play on Monday again.

“I’m enjoying the time as well but it’s a different kind of enjoyment, not the celebrating and partying and forget the rest type.

“It was definitely enjoyable to win last Saturday, it was a massive win for us. There were a few others as well, the Worthing win for us was another crucial one where I really enjoyed it.

“Sometimes there are games where you can enjoy it more and others where you enjoy it less because you are already focused or frustrated by something. It’s never the same picture so I enjoy it a little bit more or less.

“I think I’ll really enjoy it when I am on holiday and can switch off and relax, and enjoy what we have done. But that’s not happening on Friday or Monday or next week. It’s an enjoyable time for everyone at the moment and they should enjoy it as they deserve it.”

Ebbsfleet know a point at home to Oxford City will be enough to secure the title, and they could still end up celebrating even if they lose and Dartford fail to win at Eastbourne.

So how important is it for Kutrieb for Ebbsfleet to take care of matters themselves?

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