Maidstone goalkeeper Yusuf Mersin says he will respect Hakan Hayrettin's team selection if Tom Hadler gets nod for York City clash

Yusuf Mersin will respect whatever decision Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin makes over his goalkeepers.

Mersin was surprised to be given the nod over Tom Hadler for the Stones’ 1-1 draw at Altrincham on Saturday.

He took his chance in an impressive performance but knows the situation could change at home to York this weekend.

Hayrettin kept the pair guessing going into the opening match and has already said he may play Hadler against York.

“I was surprised to play because Tom had a great season last year,” said Mersin, who made seven appearances in the Stones' National South title-winning campaign.

“Neither of us knew who would play the first game.

“We came here not knowing, so you have to be ready at all times because Tom could have played or I could have played.

“But we’ve got a great relationship, and, to be fair, I’m so happy and grateful the way he was with me, because he was so supportive before the game and I would be the same.

“Tom’s just come off a great season, we got promoted last year, I know he was disappointed but it’s one of those things, the manager makes a decision on the day and you’ve just got to keep working hard.

“There’s another 45 games to go, you never know what’s going to happen.

“We’re quite similar, we do similar things well, we both made saves in pre-season.

“Hak said he was up till three in the morning trying to make a decision so, listen, I got the nod but he did actually say he doesn’t know what’s going to happen on Saturday yet.

“It’s one of those, I might be in the same position as Tom next week. That’s just the way it is.

“I’d be disappointed not to play but it’s the manager’s decision.

“If he wants to play someone, you’ve got to respect that and keep fighting hard for your place.

“We’