Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell hopes for some fresh faces to help with their Isthmian South East title challenge – Brickies suffered first defeat in 30 on Saturday

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell hopes new additions will help to keep his squad fresh.

A hectic schedule for the Isthmian South East title-chasers continued on Tuesday night with a home game against Littlehampton Town, which they won 3-1.

That match came after a 3-2 away defeat against Three Bridges - a first league defeat since the second game of the season back in August, ending a 30-game unbeaten run.

Maxwell’s been proud of the efforts shown so far but admits they need help.

Speaking after the weekend loss, he said: “It’s a run we’ve been very proud of and we put a lot of work into it with some tremendous performances along the way.

“We’ve competed against teams at leagues two or three above us in the cup, which would take a lot out of any team, and for a step four club to be doing it, it’s quite remarkable.

“I have to give credit to all of the players, they’re all playing their part. There are a few wounded soldiers at the moment, they have played a lot of minutes in high-intensity games, big games.

“It is a lot to ask for but the boys are incredible, battered and bruised at the moment but with a couple of fresh additions and rest for one or two that need it, and we’ll be fine.

“I am looking at bringing in a couple and we just have to pick the right ones. We’re still fighting for a title and we’re looking for the right person as much as player, we are very particular as to who we bring into this football club and very particular in what kind of person wears the shirt.

“A lot of vetting goes on to make sure we get the right men to do the job.”

Chevron McLean, who has most recently been at Sevenoaks, made his debut for Sittingbourne on Tuesday night.

With such as impressive season, the team spirit is high at the