It’s one El of a Cup dream

By Matt Badcock

JUMP FOR JOY: Maidstone United players celebrate victory over Barrow in the last round.

Inset: George Elokobi
PICTURE: Steve Terrell

GEORGE ELOKOBI used to cut grass and split wood to earn money so he could watch screenings of FA Cup games when he was a young boy growing up in Cameroon.
It’s a famous competition he has now competed in as a player – even once scoring a hat-trick for Braintree – and also managed a team to the third round.
On Saturday, the 37-yearold’s Maidstone United take on League One Stevenage looking to create more memories.
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