Promotion is a big Deal for Stones

Tuesday 11th April 2006
Wednesday night could be an historic night for Maidstone United should they beat Deal Town.

 

Three points would guarantee a top two finish, which will be enough to see the Stones promoted to possibly the Ryman League.

 

 

 

Victory would also take the Stones back to the top of the league as they attempt to push Beckenham Town all the way for the Kent League title.

But Stones coach Alan Walker played down these facts as he concentrated on the task in hand of beating Deal on Wednesday night.

 

He told www.maidstoneunited.co.uk"Saturday was very disappointing in terms of our opposition, but you can only beat what is put in front of you.

”I said in my post-match interview that it was disappointing we didn't score more and put an even bigger dent in Beckenham's goal difference, but at the end of the day, I don't think it will come down to goal difference as I think Beckenham will slip up in one of their last 3 games."

“As for Deal Town, they are a side of contrast, they can put in some good performances but then can get beaten heavily.

”We saw how good they can be when they beat us last season, and when we played them earlier in the season, they started off very well but then faded.

”So we have to be aware that they can pull off a shock, and we will have to give to 100% to ensure we win and get the 3 points."

The team news for Wednesday is encouraging with Jimmy Strouts back in the squad after missing Saturday's record Kent League win (9-0 over Sporting Bengal) through injury.

 

After being rested Saturday, Lynden Rowland will be assessed prior to the game before a decision is made on the starting eleven. But apart from that the Stones will once again be at full strength.

The players will have certainly been encouraged by the rapidly growing crowds with another bumper crowd of 401 being treated to 9 goals on Saturday.

 

This pushed Maidstone’s average up to 327 for the season taking them further into the top 200 supported clubs in the country and leaving us equal with their old friends Bishops Stortford of the Conference South.

 

So lets keep that climb going with another big attendance Wednesday night where your support will be as important as ever as they aim to finally get the much sought after promotion.

 

Maidstone United v Deal Town
Kentish Observer League
Wednesday 12th April 2006
Kick Off 7:45pm
at Sittingbourne FC, Bourne Park, Eurolink, Sittingbourne