ASSISTANT manager Carl Forman was full of praise for his Louth Town squad as they prepare to conclude what could be a historic Northern Counties East League (NCEL) season for the club.
Just 48 hours after clinching third-place in Division One, the White Wolves face Thackley in the NCEL League Cup final (3pm today).
Fresh from their 2-0 home win against Dinnington Town, at Park Avenue, Daryl Clare's in-form side should go into the showpiece – which will be held at Inkersall Road, near Chesterfield – without any fear.
It was their 13th win in 15 league games – a run that stretches back to mid February and was a key factor in Louth's rise up the Division One ladder.
Following their 2-0 victory on the final day, White Wolves' number two Forman said: "We did what we needed to, and overall we deserved to win the game.
"For a club like our, with a little budget and a small squad, is all down to the players and their commitment. We have some good, young players who have done extremely well.
"Daryl and myself would like to thank all the players for their effort, week in week out. They deserves their success and finishing third was a remarkable achievement."
In front of 104 fans at Park Avenue, goals from captain Carl Martin and second-half substitute Jonathon Walton were enough to seal three points, and ultimately Louth's high NCEL finish.
And they were quick out of the blocks in the season ended – Martin gave his side the lead after just three minutes, rising highest to nod home from a corner.
Bobby McSpadden went close to doubling their advantage moments later, and the hosts continued to pile on the pressure for most of the first-half.
Dinnington made two changes as the interval, but the White Wolves continued to assert their dominance on the contest with impressive attacking play.
Louth's top scorer Matt Kennedy – who after the game was presented with the fans' player of the year trophy – was replaced by Walton as the hosts looked to keep things fresh up top.
And it took Walton just four minutes to stamp his mark on the game – the striker latched on to a through-ball from Nick Manders and cooly slotted home to clinch the points.
Now hoping to end the year on a positive note – by taking home NCEL silverware – Louth are encouraging as many fans as possible to make the trip to Derbyshire.