Forward Jack Blackford admits a demand for high standards

"We want to win every game."

Just three matches yet to play in a season of ambivalent fortunes, Redcar Athletic this weekend visit the home of Newcastle Benfield, and despite a lack of pressure, Jack Blackford believes the squad have enough desire to grind out a win.

Part of Carl Jarrett’s roster for just two months, Blackford has quickly established himself as a crowd favourite, befit with fancy footwork, masses of endeavour, and four goal contributions to his name.

Despite an inconsistency in results, the forward has reaped a great deal of personal success from his short tenure, admitting his minutes in play have been more than rewarding.

“It’s been very up and down since I joined in February,” the forward conceded.

“Coming to the end of the season, I think there is lots of positives to take, but I know it has been hard for us with a small squad, a lot of injuries, and lads frustrated being sidelined.

“As a group, the players we have, I know us and the management do demand high standards from ourselves, every game we play.

“I think for me, personally, I’m grateful to have played as many games as I have. I just want to take good form, and I feel I have done that in spells, and take it into the end of the season, and continue next season.

“I really want to kick on and help the club!”