Sheppey United’s prolific striker Dan Bradshaw netted twice in a 4-1 win over Broadbridge Heath – The Ites host East Grinstead Town on Saturday in Isthmian South East

Dan Bradshaw bagged another double at the weekend in a season that could be his last.

Sheppey United’s 34-year-old prolific striker has suggested he could hang his boots up at the end of this season but his manager’s warned him against making a rash decision.

Geoff Record played on until his forties, as did the late, great Ernie Batten.

Bradshaw’s had to play on through niggling injuries which have limited his game-time but Record watched the striker once again show his natural goalscoring instincts in a 4-1 win over Broadbridge Heath on Saturday.

That brace came after scoring twice in an emotional game against Deal Town the week before.

Record said: “He’s unbelievable. At 34 years of age, Dan, by his own admission, doesn't move in the way that he once did, because he was so explosive and dynamic.

“He doesn’t do that anymore, but in and around the box, he’s still got a knack for goals, so fair pay to him.

“(Retirement) would be up to him, but myself and Ernie always felt that you’re a long time retired, don’t go too early. We played into our forties and when everyone told us you should think about packing up, we refused.

“I live by the rule that you’re a long time retired. It’s a massive decision. He should play for as long as he can possibly run.”

The Ites led early on against Broadbridge Heath thanks to Jack Marsh’s well-hit effort - his first goal for the club at senior level.

Bradshaw’s second-half double followed before Rhys Wyborn scored the fourth.

The only frustration for Record was seeing the opposition score in stoppage time.

Victory ended a run of nine games without a win for the Ites.

“It's about time,” said Record. “It’s a good feeling, isn’t it, breaking what’s been a really disappointing run.

“We came up