Goalkeeper Tom Hadler hopes it’s his turn for a run after regaining his place in the Maidstone team.
Hadler sat out the first nine games of the National League season, with Yusuf Mersin getting the nod.
But the former Gillingham man was back in the side last weekend as Maidstone pushed leaders Chesterfield all the way before losing 2-1 in added time.
The Stones visit Boreham Wood on Saturday, a game that will be shown live on BT Sport (5.20pm).
Hadler is taking nothing for granted but is the man in possession.
He said: “I’d like to think I’ll stay in the team. Yus has had a run so hopefully I’ll now get a run.
“I look forward to being out there but we’ll have to see.
“It’ll be a first live telly game for me, so it will be fun if it is me.
“We played well there in the FA Trophy last season.
“We were well in the game, we created chances and were unlucky to lose on penalties.
“We shouldn’t be frightened of Boreham Wood or anyone else.
“We’re a good team, as we’ve shown, it’s just a case of getting that consistency back and that compactness in our game.”
Hadler kept 13 clean sheets as Maidstone won the National South title last season.
He’s popular with fans but had to bide his time, with Mersin preferred at the start of the season.
Stones boss Hakan Hayrettin decided to make the change against Chesterfield but kept Hadler guessing.
“I found out when Terry (Harris, assistant manager) read the team out at 1.15pm,” said Hadler.
“We work all week on different bits on organisation and shape, and me and Yus were both involved in that, so we were both prepared to play.
“If I’m not in the team I’m still ready and it’s the same with Yus.
“Once you’re out there, you drop back into your rhythm and find your habits from last year and
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