Whitstable Town manager Jamie Coyle says Bradley Schafer has ‘quality beyond the level’ after scoring four times in 6-1 SCEFL Premier Division win over Holmesdale

Jamie Coyle hailed Bradley Schafer as a real asset after the midfielder scored four times in Whitstable’s rout of Holmesdale.

Schafer struck twice in either half, with Ronald Sithole and Nathan Jeche also on target in a 6-1 home win on Tuesday night.

Victory extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 15 games, with Town just a point outside the Southern Counties East Premier Division play-offs in sixth.

Schafer joined Whitstable from Faversham in January, having started the campaign at Lordswood.

“He’s delivered an unbelievable performance on Tuesday night and deserved his goals,” said manager Coyle.

“He’s made a massive difference for us since we got him in from Faversham.

“He’s enjoying his football and playing with a smile on his face and you can see he’s got quality beyond the level.

“It’s great he’s not only chipping in with goals, he’s also got a few assists in the small number of games he’s started.

“He’s a real asset for us.

“It’s like anyone, you’ve just got to find the right environment, where you enjoy your football, and you get the best out of yourself, don’t you?

“He’s fitted in brilliantly into the changing room, he’s a real good character to have around the place and he’s delivering on the pitch at the moment.

“You’re going to need players in form like that if you’re going to achieve anything at the end of the season.

“It wasn’t just him on Tuesday, the whole team were unplayable at times and it could have been a lot more than six.

“I think it was a real experienced performance in our decision-making and everyone doing their jobs.

“We knew Holmesdale were a young, inexperienced team, and the experience we’ve got told.

“We dominated in most areas of the pitch and got our rewards.”

Harvey Smith