Maidstone United manager Craig Fagan’s verdict as National League South leaders beat Maidenhead 2-1 at the Gallagher Stadium

Craig Fagan was delighted to reward Maidstone fans with a home win - and a performance to match.

The Stones went four points clear at the top of National League South after beating Maidenhead 2-1.

But with only two of their seven wins before Saturday’s success coming at the Gallagher Stadium, the home form had been frustrating for boss Fagan and his players.

They were determined to address it, and goals from Leone Gravata and Taylor Foran secured the points and a first win in front of their own crowd since beating Weston on September 5.

“We mentioned before the game, we haven't really played since probably the first or second home game with the intensity the fans deserve,” said Fagan.

“But I think it was better today. And, yes, the home form hasn't been good enough.

“In terms of the points, it was near enough double away from home, so that's added to the tally.

“We need to get better. We need to make this place somewhere people fear coming and playing, because they know it's going to be a test in the way that we do things, the way we play our front-foot football.

“I'm happy with the three points. Everything I asked of the players, myself and Rob (Tuvey, assistant manager), they've done, apart from the clean sheet.”

Maidstone scored in the fourth minute of either half as Gravata and Foran opened up a two-goal lead.

Josh Coley pulled one back for a physical Maidenhead side but United saw out the game impressively.

“I thought we were good from the get-go, if I'm honest,” said Fagan. “I’m obviously disappointed in conceding the goal but I said it was going to be a tough test.

“They're a team I think should be higher in the league.

“They've been unfortunate with injuries and some of the results they've been on the end of.

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