Jubilant co-owner Oliver Ash sees potential for Maidstone to make more FA Cup history. The Stones are through to round three for the first time since 1988 after beating League 2 Barrow last weekend.
They’ve never been beyond that stage but co-owner Ash believes they have a manager in George Elokobi capable of changing that.
United will host League 1 opposition in the form of Stevenage or Port Vale, who face a replay on Tuesday. The tie will be played over the weekend of January 6-7. “Everybody’s smiling and we’ve got a really fun time, whoever we play in the third round,” said Ash. “George being the consummate professional he is, he won’t be looking to stop here. “He’ll be looking to win the next round and go as far as we can. “Sutton got to the fifth round a few years ago, so why can’t we do that?
Let’s look ahead. “This group of players have given everything. “They fought like dogs (against Barrow) and all credit to them. “They deserve it and the whole club deserves it. “Everybody who’s supported us for the last 12 years, they deserve this moment and they deserve the fun of us being in the third round.” Maidstone have suffered four second-round defeats during Ash and Terry Casey’s ownership.