TRESOR Kandol has thanked manager David Hodgson for handing him a Football League lifeline and has vowed to repay the faith that has been shown in him in the best possible way - by scoring goals.

The 24-year-old may have drawn a blank on his Darlington debut at the weekend but the on-loan striker insists the goals will soon begin to flow.

After signing his first professional forms with Luton Town in 1998, brief spells with Cambridge United and Bournemouth followed.

But, it was at non-league level where Kandol flourished after leaving Bournemouth in 2002, scoring regularly for Chesham United, Thurrock and Dagenham & Redbridge.

After joining Quakers from Dagenham last week, Kandol is determined to make the most of his latest opportunity in the professional game.

Kandol's arrival finally brought to an end Hodgson's search for a proven goalscorer following Clyde Wijnhard acrimonious exit last month.

"It's always flattering when a club comes in for you and it's up to me to prove to the manager that he was right to choose me," said Kandol, who rebuffed a last-minute approach from Wycombe Wanderers to join Quakers until the end of the year.

"I've had a taste of professional football in the past but for one reason or another it has never worked out for me.

"Now Darlington have given me a chance and I'm really excited about it."

Hartlepool United, Wycombe Wanderers and Bristol Rovers are all admirers of the Zairian, who only joined Dagenham during the summer.

But, after Hodgson made every effort to bring Kandol to the 96.6 TFM Darlington Arena, the striker revealed it was difficult to go anywhere else.

"I had a really good feeling about the place when I spoke to the manager," said Kandol.

"It's an excellent set-up, the stadium is fantastic and the club deserves to be playing at a higher level."

Despite the lure of professional football, Kandol is refusing to look beyond his current deal, which was signed with a view to a permanent move in January.

He added: "At the moment all I want to do is concentrate on my football and doing well for Darlington."

Meanwhile, Michael Bridges is looking forward to getting his career back on track with Carlisle United.

Despite interest from Quakers, the 27-year-old joined the Cumbrians on loan from Bristol City on Wednesday.

"This is another chance of football and that is all I want," said Bridges.

"Coming to Carlisle is a great opportunity and it's good to come to a club which is progressing and doing really well."

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