Charlie Seaman didn’t need to think long about joining George Elokobi’s National South side Maidstone United after being released by League 2 Doncaster Rovers

Charlie Seaman had no issues dropping into National League South for the chance to work with George Elokobi once again.

The 24-year-old right-back was released by League 2 Doncaster Rovers last month and when Stones boss Elokobi showed interest in signing him, the decision was an easy one.

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It’s the third time Seaman has agreed to join Maidstone, the other two times on loan, both of which were ended early because of the Covid pandemic. He was limited to just 12 minutes off the bench in his first spell before playing 11 games on his return.

It had been enough time, however, for Seaman to get to know Elokobi inside out. At the time he was the Stones captain and his car-school buddy.

“The chats I had with him have led to me coming to Maidstone,” said the former Bournemouth youth player.

“I could have stayed in the National League. Dropping into the National South isn’t something I would have done a year ago, but I feel like I need to be somewhere where I am going to be happy and I am going to enjoy it.

“The status of the league doesn’t determine how happy you are in football. Some people may look and ask why I have dropped two leagues but I really just want to enjoy football again and play 50 games, do what I can and see what happens.

“[George] is very down to earth, very straightforward, and the biggest thing for me is that he’s very honest. I need someone that tells me what I can and can’t do and what I need to improve on.

“As a captain he demanded good standards all the time. I have met a lot of players who just go through the motions, which is fine, but he is not like that, he was Premier League- standard captain, constantly at everyone.

“He keeps it at a