Former Wolves man George Elokobi hails FA Cup heroics of minnows Maidstone
Boss George Elokobi hailed his Maidstone history makers as their FA Cup heroics ended with a 5-0 defeat at Coventry.
Ellis Simms’ first-half hat-trick and Fabio Tavares’ late brace fired the Sky Blues into the quarter-finals.
The Stones were the first team outside the top five divisions to reach the fifth round since Blyth Spartans in 1978, having started their run in September and beaten EFL sides Barrow, Stevenage and Ipswich.
It was their eighth game in the competition this season and Elokobi saluted his National League South battlers.
“I’m super proud of our players, super proud of our community and how we have gone about this historic FA Cup run,” said the former Wolves defender.
“There has been so much attention, they have inspired so many people. This is a moment we will never forget in the history of the club.
“We are all winners, some are a little bit disappointed but my job is to pick them up and remind them how far we have come.
“Everyone who watches football, this is the moment we live for. There are so many positives to take. We want to make sure we can concentrate on the league.
“The magic of the FA Cup is still alive. When we began this FA Cup journey we knew we weren’t going to win it. It was about showcasing our talent and skills. We have done that.”
