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If anyone in football can turn a negative into a positive, look no further than Eastbourne Borough manager Danny Bloor.

Like almost all managers at semi-professional football clubs, he has to work with limited budget and resources, with a solid core of local sponsors and a busy commercial operation, as well as a loyal following of supporters. But nobody writes him blank cheques.

Eastbourne Boro win at Ebbsfleet – match in pictures by Lydia and Nick Redman.

Take the last seven days. The Sports claimed a famous FA Trophy victory at league leaders Ebbsfleet United, but the celebrations were marred by a late injury to Alex Wynter. The experienced centre-back – who also happens to be one of the nicest men in football – will undergo a scan this weekend on his damaged knee, but he may well be sidelined for a while.

Borough on the attack during their fine FA Trophy win at Ebbsfleet | Picture: Lydia Redman

Does the Gaffer panic, or does he explore the options of finding a big-ticket replacement? Actually, neither. Step up, young Jack Burchell – and please pull on a first-team shirt and play the game of your life on a bitter Tuesday night at Hemel Hempstead. Danny explains:

How Eastbourne Borough turned a major injury setback into a positive