Maidstone United's remarkable FA Cup journey comes to an end as they suffer a 5-0 defeat against Coventry City, with Ellis Simms scoring a hat-trick. Despite the loss, fans and boss George Elokobi express pride in the team's historic run.
That a part time team should make it as far as the #FACup 5th round was remarkable enough but there’s lots to love about Maidstone United. A story of fan power and local pride, even in defeat to Coventry. New for @TheAthleticFC on their life changing run👇 https://t.co/JcDuImT5sg
Maidstone United fans tell of pride despite fifth round exit from FA Cup. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/0kfpwecPl5
"No one can take this away from us" 🙌 Maidstone United boss George Elokobi reflects on his side's run to the FA Cup fifth round 💬 https://t.co/ee0XIroGgL
Coventry striker Ellis Simms scored a first-half hat-trick to crush Maidstone's dream of a historic FA Cup quarter-final place. https://t.co/0lYq7YqB32
Maidstone United: a cup run for the ages. #BBCFootball #FACup https://t.co/QePwKU6D8z
Coventry City 5 Maidstone United 0 FA Cup fairytale meets a bitter end for non-League hopefuls as 25-minute hat-trick from Ellis Simms brings George Elokobi's men down to earth with a bang Read @henrywinter's report 🔽 https://t.co/LKpV8ypul3
Coventry City 5 Maidstone United 0 FA Cup fairytale meets its bitter end for non-League hopefuls as 25-minute hat-trick from Ellis Simms brings George Elokobi's men down to earth with a bang Read @henrywinter's report 🔽 https://t.co/BYpvfrQC0r