Phil Parkinson was happy to get the job done, as his Altrincham side knocked out two-time FA Trophy winners York City on their own patch to book a place in the semi-finals.
Legendary manager Tony Hesketh has spoken of his pride after seeing another of his graduates make a stunning start to life up the Non-League food chain.
Altrincham claimed only a second away win of the season with victory over struggling Maidstone United which was more comfortable than the scoreline suggested.