George Elokobi knows there’s a balance to strike when it comes to Maidstone’s discipline. The Stones finished both games over the Bank Holiday weekend with 10 men.
Bivesh Gurung saw red for putting his hand in an opponent’s face at Hemel Hempstead and Razzaq Coleman De-Graft was dismissed for a high challenge against Taunton.
Both games finished 1-1 as Maidstone failed to hold on to first-half leads. Boss Elokobi demands full commitment from his players but wants to keep 11 men on the pitch when United visit Weymouth in National League South this Saturday (3pm).
They’re also in midweek action, taking on Aveley at the Gallagher Stadium on Tuesday (7.45pm). “It might be I’m too fired up,” said Elokobi, when discussing Maidstone’s disciplinary record. “I want my players 100% committed but they’ve got to be sensible with it.