Ramsgate new boy Lauric Diakiesse proving his worth after manager Steve Lovell takes second look at striker

New signing Lauric Diakiesse is making the most of his second chance at Ramsgate.

He’s scored twice in two games, including the second goal in a 3-1 victory at East Grinstead on Saturday as Steve Lovell’s side maintained their three-point lead in Isthmian South East.

The striker had a brief trial at Southwood in pre-season but was let go and started the campaign at Ashford before being released by the Nuts & Bolts.

Rams boss Lovell decided to have another look at Diakiesse and there’s no arguing with his form so far.

He also scored on his debut last Tuesday as Rams beat Beckenham on penalties in the Kent Senior Cup after a 4-4 draw.

“Lauric came to us in pre-season, he had one game, he missed a penalty and didn’t have the best of games and that was it,” said Lovell.

“It was during a period where we had lots of players in and out to see what we had.

"I just wanted to see him again, because we hadn’t seen enough of him, and he’s come in and scored two in two games.

“I wouldn’t say he’s come back hungrier, he’s always had that hunger, it was us not giving him enough of an opportunity before.

“When he was with us in the summer I was looking for something a little bit more out of a centre-forward but if he’s scoring goals and working hard, you can’t ask much more than that.

"No one’s guaranteed to play every week, you’ve got to earn that. If he plays well he stays in and others have to wait for their opportunity.”

Ashley Miller, who played under Lovell in the Gillingham youth team, scored the other two goals in a dominant win at East Grinstead.

Now 28, Miller has bought into his old manager’s methods at Southwood and is reaping the rewards.

“I’ve known Ashley a long time, he’s a good lad, a good pro and a good player,” said