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Manager Danny Searle’s qualities proved a perfect fit for Ebbsfleet. That’s the verdict of Fleet chief executive Damian Irvine, who was reflecting on the impact that Searle had in a short space of time at Stonebridge Road since replacing Dennis Kutrieb at the start of February. The former Aldershot boss took charge of Ebbsfleet with the club staring relegation in the face. But Searle immediately injected confidence into the players and the Fleet secured safety on the final day of last season. “Danny’s biggest asset in coming into the role I found was his openness and directness,” said Irvine. …

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