Maidstone United manager George Elokobi discusses an emotional day at the Gallagher Stadium after 2-1 victory over Worthing in his final home match in charge

Maidstone United gave manager George Elokobi the perfect Gallagher Stadium send-off as he took charge of his final home game.

The Stones came from a goal down to beat Worthing 2-1, denying their opponents the National League South title and taking their own play-off bid to the final day of the season.

TJ Bramble and Hamzad Kargbo earned a seventh successive home win for United, who travel to Bath next weekend knowing victory could see them pinch seventh place on goal difference should other results go their way.

Maidstone announced on Tuesday that Elokobi would be leaving at the end of the season after three memorable years as manager.

By making the news public before the final home game, it gave Elokobi the chance to show his appreciation to supporters who have backed him all the way since he first arrived as a player in the summer of 2019.

And there was plenty of love for the former Wolves defender, who captained Maidstone to the National League South title in 2022 before succeeding Hakan Hayrettin as manager midway through the following season.

“You never know when is the right time to do anything,” said Elokobi, discussing the timing of the announcement.

“I didn’t want to distract the season but also I came through those Gallagher Stadium front gates, and if I’m going to leave, I wanted to leave through those front gates without hiding away.

“The Maidstone community have been outstanding in terms of their support and how they’ve backed myself, my management team and my players in the three seasons I’ve been here as a manager.

“What a way to finish here but it’s not goodbye, there’ll be moments where I’ll still come, I’ll watch us, I’ll make sure I am supporting as a big fan - I’m your No.1 fan.

“I’ll be so passionate