Not everyone likes them, but the pitch is a real community asset, played on by hundreds of local kids after we lost a generation of fans in exile. It is seven years old now, and if not threadbare, definitely past its best. Being honest, this cup run came at just the right moment. With relegation last season, and a lot of the stuff done cheaply on the new ground wearing out, Maidstone were on course for the first major financial loss since coming home. That is all covered now, with maybe a few new treats for the ground and an easing of budget restrictions for George Elokobi?