Folkestone Invicta's Robbie Dolan making his mark after scoring in Isthmian Premier defeat at Lewes and starting in win over Brightlingsea Regent

Robbie Dolan is making his mark at Folkestone.

Utility player Dolan, younger brother of midfielder Ronnie Dolan, signed for Isthmian Premier Invicta in the summer from Kennington.

The 25-year-old has forced his way into Folkestone’s starting line-up, scoring last Tuesday at Lewes in a 3-2 loss before he started their 3-1 home success on Saturday against struggling Brightlingsea Regent as they played at home in the league for the first time since September 24.

Invicta joint-head coach Roland Edge said: “Robbie is going from strength to strength.

“When we got him in, we knew there was something about him. We are really pleased with his progress.

“He is what every manager wants. He’s versatile, athletic and a good listener. If you asked him to play right-back, left-back, centre midfield, he would not hesitate. But at the minute, he’s doing ever so well at right-back.

“When Cugs [former boss Neil Cugley] got him in, a lot of people recommended him. I did think, if they all like him and rate him, how come they didn’t give him a go?!

“But he’s doing well and I think he’s looking forward to the challenge at this level.”

Goals from defender Nathan Green, along with an Ade Yusuff brace, saw Invicta bounce back in style after their loss, all-time record scorer Ian Draycott was also on target at Lewes.

“We had a tough loss at Lewes,” Edge reflected. “We were outstanding at times, created loads of opportunities and didn’t take them. Then they had three chances - and scored all three!

“Then on Saturday, we didn’t turn up for 45 minutes but, luckily for us, we did in the second half and got the three points.

“We may have lost at Lewes but we have to stick to those performance levels. If you play like that, you win more than you lose.