National League

DAVIS GETS SPITFIRES OFF THE GROUND

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 February 2025

By Andy Mitchell

BOSS Kelvin Davis is challenging Eastleigh to keep the surprises coming as they lurk with intent in the shadows of the playoff race.
An 11-match unbeaten run may have come to an abrupt halt at the hands of Altrincham a fortnight ago but the Spitfires remain within touching distance of the play-offs following a marked improvement under the former Southampton and Ipswich Town goalkeeper.
Davis, 48, took over from Richard Hill in February 2024, inspiring a points ratio that would have got Eastleigh into the top seven if replicated across the whole of last season.
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