Maidstone United manager George Elokobi needs everyone together for National League South play-off bid

George Elokobi says it’s not the time for players to be thinking about their future as Maidstone bid to wrestle back a National League South play-off place.

The Stones find themselves out of the top seven with three games remaining after Weston-super-Mare’s 3-0 victory in a rearranged match against Tonbridge on Tuesday night.

Elokobi’s side, who are a point behind the Seagulls, visit relegation-bound Welling on Good Friday (3pm) before hosting Tonbridge at the Gallagher on Easter Monday (1pm).

Anyone could yet make the difference for Maidstone - even those who have found themselves out of the side.

“You’ve got to keep everyone together,” said the Stones boss.

“Players are human and, no matter what you say, some of them who might not have been playing a lot of games, could be thinking about their futures elsewhere.

“As a management team, you have to keep reminding them that, until the very last kick, everyone still belongs at Maidstone United and everyone has got a part to play.”

Weston still have title-chasing Truro and Eastbourne to play in their last three games.

But Maidstone, who drew 0-0 with relegated Weymouth last weekend, just have to concentrate on their own jobs.

It’s business as usual for Elokobi and his management team, who see no reason to panic.

“We have to carry on making sure we adhere to those high standards the players have shown,” he said.

“They’ve been phenomenal in their attitude and their behaviour and it’s important we don’t start changing what we do just because there’s three games left.

“We’re trying to pick up as many points as possible and it’s the same approach in terms of the details we give the players and how we set up in training.

“Nothing has changed, it’s just making sure the players get