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Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 08:00
The 23-year-old forward is on the verge of agreeing a new one-year deal with the Robins.
He has been biding his time over a decision on his future after attracting interest from Coca-Cola League Two club Notts County.
Vincent has been used predominantly as a winger in his previous four seasons at Whaddon Road, but he wants to fight for a regular place up front in Keith Downing's side.
He admits that he was burned out at the end of last season after battling back from a cruciate knee ligament injury, sustained during the 2006-07 campaign.
But he is now feeling refreshed and ready to seize his chance if it is presented to him.
“I like being at Cheltenham and I know I'm going to keep learning here too, so I decided to get my head down and work hard,” Vincent said.
“I'm fitter than I was before the injury and I'm just as quick.
“I feel sharp and strong and if I get an opportunity, I have to fight to keep my shirt.”
Downing is working hard to add to his striking options, but Vincent says he will welcome new faces into the squad and relish the competition.
“If Keith brings in a new striker we will take that, because it's a long season and we will get our games in somewhere along the lines,” he said.
“This will be my first full season in pro football playing as a striker so I am going to have to work harder than everyone else. I am not one to shirk the challenge and I plan to do very well.
“As far as winning the fans over, I have to win manager over first and earn a place in the side.
“I want to play well for Cheltenham I hope the fans understand that we are not always going to be the best in the world, but we try our hardest and hopefully he will get the goals between us to help make Cheltenham Town successful.”
● TRAINEE Josh Emery is set to sign scholarship forms with Cheltenham Town.
The Ledbury-based midfielder went on as a substitute in the second half of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Southampton.
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