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Maidstone’s FA Cup Journey: Elokobi Reflects on Quarterfinal Loss to Coventry

George Elokobi the former defender now managing Maidstone experienced a memorable run in the FA Cup that concluded with a 5-0 defeat to Coventry. Despite the loss, Elokobi expressed pride in Maidstone’s achievements reaching the quarterfinals as a sixth-tier team.

The co-owners anticipate financial gains from this historic run. Maidstone’s spotlight week showcased their potential for investment and Elokobi’s managerial prowess. However, the Cup run affected their league form slipping out of playoff positions.

The defeat to Coventry marked the end of an impressive journey with Ellis Simms securing a hat-trick for the victors. Despite the loss, Maidstone’s supporters remained cheerful recognizing the remarkable Cup journey.

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