Woking manager Graham Baker says he is indebted to Newport County manager Dean Holdsworth after his team made the Blue Square South play-offs.

Woking finished fifth after they beat Weymouth 4-0 and Braintree Town lost 2-1 to Newport.

Baker told BBC Surrey: "I've seen both sides of the story and fortunately today we've come out on the right side.

"I'll give Dean a ring and thank him for doing their bit and buy him a bottle of champagne."

He added: "Newport have played the season out. They could have downed tools but they've gone right to the end. They've been the best side in the league by a million miles."

"We've got Woking back winning football matches, and enjoyment back in the fan's lives.

Woking will host Dover in the first leg of their play-off semi-final on Tuesday.

Baker said: "They'll be two great games, two great teams and two great atmospheres. It's got the making of everything."

"We've got two very big games we've got to focus on.

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