Whitstable Town player-manager Jamie Coyle reacts to 2-1 FA Vase fifth round win at home to Fleet Town

Whitstable Town player-boss Jamie Coyle hailed Saturday’s FA Vase win as one for their supporters.

Coyle guided his team to the last eight, the club’s best-ever run in the competition, with another accomplished defensive display as they beat Fleet Town 2-1 at The Belmont.

“I thought we were outstanding,” said Coyle. “Obviously I’m absolutely delighted, I’m delighted for the players, the management team and the club.

“As I said a couple of weeks ago, the fans have stuck by us from the start of the season and, especially in this competition, they've travelled in their numbers.

“It's really for them as well because I thought we were outstanding how they supported us.

“As I say, I'm just delighted for everyone at the club. The fans, the board, everyone that's here, they deserve it.

“They've stood by us from the first game of the season, where we had a really slow start, where we were building our squad. I think we're starting to see the dividends of that patience now.”

Early second-half goals from Jayden Boulton and Mikey Dalton put Whitstable in charge before a late Fleet Town rally set up a nervy finale.

“At 2-0 we were really comfortable,” said Coyle. “To be fair to Fleet, they threw the kitchen sink at us. They put the centre-halves up top and asked loads and loads of questions.

“The boys have put their bodies on the line and we've got through to the furthest the club's ever been.

“They're a good side and I wish them all the best for the rest of the season. They conducted themselves brilliantly at the end, great management team and I know one or two of their players.”

On left-back Boulton, who spent time earlier this season at Sutton Athletic, Coyle said: “He's fresh out of Dartford Academy. He hasn't had much experience