Sittingbourne manager Darren Blackburn confident of keeping triple player-of-the-year winner Taylor Fisher

Darren Blackburn anticipates interest in Taylor Fisher after the defender cleaned up at Sittingbourne’s presentation evening - but is confident he’ll stay put.

Left-back Fisher was named supporters’ player-of-the-year, manager’s player-of-the-year and players’ player-of-the-year after Brickies’ final game of the season on Saturday.

The 21-year-old - the son of former Sittingbourne player Dave Fisher - was a worthy winner of the three main prizes after an impressive debut campaign at Woodstock.

Boss Blackburn has already spoken to the defender about next season and wants to reward him with a pay rise.

“I’m sure there’ll be interest in Taylor,” said Blackburn.

“The first players you look at are the ones who’ve won trophies and he’s picked up three on Saturday.

“I’ve already spoken to Taylor and his dad. He’s really grateful for the opportunity here and the trust we’ve put in him.

“When he came to me he wasn’t an attacking-type full-back.

“I think one of the reasons he wanted to come out of VCD was perhaps the way they play.

“They play with very attacking wingers, so the full-backs don’t need to get forward like they do with us.

“It’s suited him here and he’s slotted in really well.

“I’ve looked after him, we get on really well, he says he doesn’t want to go anywhere and his dad says he’s happy here and thinks he’s young enough to do another season here.

“He’s only 21, so he’s got loads of time to kick on. He’s just done 38 games at this level for the first time and been part of a good defence and he’s got forward well.

“I’ve already discussed with him a pay rise for next season to show our appreciation for what he’s done for me.

“I’d like to think he’ll stay unless he gets an absolutely ridiculous offer from a club a