JOSH FALKINGHAM

It was a real shame about last week’s match against Grimsby. Obviously, you never like games being called off. We prepared properly and travelled all the way to Grimsby, as I am sure many of you did. The officials and clubs gave the pitch the best possible chance, so it was really disappointing.

However, now it’s all about getting home and trying to get a win in front of our supporters. We know a lot about Sutton having come up from the National League. It’s always a tough match when you play them, you can win, lose or draw but you’ll always know that it’ll be a tough game.

I fully expect that again this weekend, they have done brilliantly well in regards to their league position so they’ll be high in confidence and it’ll be a tough battle for the three points.

Earlier this week, I was fortunate enough to sign a two-year contract extension with the club. I am delighted to have it sorted. This club means so much to me and we have been through a lot and there is still a lot more to come.

Obviously, to get in with the gaffer and get things sorted so quickly is really good for me. Now I can have sole focus on my football and know that my future is taken care of.

I made it quite clear to the manager that I didn’t want to play anywhere else. The gaffer made it clear about wanting me to stay here and that was really nice to hear. We had a couple of really good conversations and it was really good to get things sorted so quickly.

I’ve been in this position before where my contract wasn’t extended and that has always stuck with me. I know what football is and how harsh it can be so for me it’s always been about working hard and constantly trying to improve. I will continue to do that in the next two years and give it everything for you our supporters.

Now, in the next two years, my burning desire within me is to push this club forward and I believe that with everyone pulling together that we will do. I am really looking forward to continuing my journey with this football club.

That is something that we have always looked to do here. We have kept the same work ethic and the same things in place right through our journey.

Finally, being back at home we will be looking to put on a good performance and hopefully pick up three points in front of our supporters. You have played a huge role in our victories this season. Every match you have turned out in your numbers and you are going to be really important between now and the end of the season to keep pushing us.