Craig Lindfield dedicated his first league goal in two seasons to his mum Diane for her 50th birthday.
The 23-year-old got off the League Two mark for the season by firing home the opener against Dagenham on Saturday. It builds on his Johnstone’s Paint Trophy goal against Carlisle in September.
"I am absolutely made up and that one was for my mum as it's her 50th birthday this week," said the former Liverpool man, who has now started two games on the bounce as the Reds look for goals.
"And it was great as my family and friends were watching. I didn’t know I was in the team last week against Macclesfield so they didn’t come but I had done okay there and I was in the shape this week so they came to watch me and it's always nice to score in front of friends and family."
He admitted: "I couldn’t tell you the last time I scored in the league, I just know it’s been a long time so I am ecstatic.
"But, while I am made up personally, it’s also great for the lads to get another win on the board, and three goals as well.
"We haven’t scored enough goals this season so that’s also good for us and great to get a clean sheet now.
"Everyone’s made up, there is a great atmosphere in the changing room and everyone is looking to kick on now."
And Lindfield himself wants to progress now after a hit-and-miss career since he left Liverpool. He hasn’t been able to secure a regular place in the Reds side as he has had injuries but also hasn’t always been first choice.
Boss John Coleman has been hunting for the right formula up front this season and has brought in a number of loan players but Lindfield is hoping he can make it tricky for the manager to drop him this time.
"I feel really fit and I am made up to get two games under my belt," he said.
"It’s been a tough season. When I was in the team earlier I thought I had done okay but didn’t stay in the team.
"But in the last few weeks, the gaffer wanted to freshen it up a bit. I was ill against Notts County in the FA Cup but I was delighted to start against Macclesfield as I didn’t expect to start so now I need to grab my chance and stay in as long as I can.
"That’s part of being a footballer – you have your highs and your lows – and if you are not in the team you have got to work extra hard on the training field and keep knocking on the manager’s door and saying ‘give me a chance’ and when you get it you have got to take it.
"The gaffer’s always said he believes in me, he is one of my biggest fans but he is also one of my biggest critics when I am not doing great but he has always had that belief.
"I have stayed loyal to the club and they have stayed loyal to me so hopefully I, and the team, can kick on now.
Lindfield is not taking anything for granted after past experiences, "I remember saying it after the Carlisle game when I scored and I was out of the team quickly after that but hopefully it’s going to be better and I can keep my place and go on."
