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Ramsgate manager Ben Smith says striker Rowan Liburd is not for sale amid big interest

Manager Ben Smith says Ramsgate have turned down 10 approaches for striker Rowan Liburd.

Smith has released the majority of the squad who finished runners-up in Isthmian South East before losing to Hythe on penalties in the play-off semi-finals.

But one man going nowhere is Liburd, the forward who joined Rams for an undisclosed fee from Cheshunt in January.

New boss Smith is determined to get the best out of the 30-year-old, who arrived at Southwood with a big reputation.

“I’m excited to work with him,” said Smith.

“We’ve had 10 approaches but it’s quite simple - he’s not for sale.

“He came with a fantastic record and people expected a lot from him.

“He scored nine goals in 14 games, which isn’t a bad record, but sometimes it takes players time to settle when you come into a side and you don’t really know anyone and you’ve had no pre-season to gel.

“Certain players will also want a certain style of play around them as well.

“Did it suit Rowan, the way Ramsgate played?

“Probably not, but good goalscorers will find a way a way to score, whatever, and he did that with nine in 14.

“I fully expect the way we’re going to set up next season will suit him and we’ll be able to get the best out of him.

“I think Ramsgate probably saw 50% of what he can he do and I think he has a point to prove, to show people what he’s really about.

“For me, he’s got to be targeting 25 goals-plus.

“He’s more than happy to stay. He doesn’t know me but I know of him because it’s my job to know players who score goals and he’s someone who will be a big part of the team we’re putting together.”

Jack Paxman, TJ Jadama and Liburd are the only players confirmed to be staying at Ramsgate, while the club are in talks with Kane Rowland and Jerald Aboagye.

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