"I have the utmost respect for Cranfield Utd. They are a strong footballing side and are very well run.
"To come here on the back of a very unlucky defeat last week, play the way we did and get three points takes a lot of courage and I have nothing but admiration for my squad.
"What makes the win even more impressive is the fact we did it without Sam Sloma, Danny Berg, Kyle Bentwood and Ricky Engleman which shows the depth and quality of the squad we have worked so hard to construct.
"Nine points off second place gives us a fantastic target to chase."
Gold added: "We now lose Guy Morris for a minimum of a month which will be a real loss. In many respects he is irreplaceable. He is a great competitor and winner and always leads by example but we still have a good enough squad to cope with his departure.
"Now we have a much deserved rest before our last game of 2011 against Hoddesdon on the December 27."