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Maidstone United loan signing Delano Sam-Yorke on Wembley play-off glory with Cambridge

Delano Sam-Yorke brings Wembley pedigree to Maidstone after firing Cambridge to the Conference Premier play-off final.

He scored both goals as the U’s overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit to beat Halifax in the semi-finals three seasons ago.

They went on to beat Gateshead 2-1 in the final.

Maidstone loanee Delano Sam-Yorke Picture: Steve Terrell
Maidstone loanee Delano Sam-Yorke Picture: Steve Terrell

Sam-Yorke said: “I scored the two goals to get us to Wembley.

“I started at Wembley, that was a good experience.

“I went to Wembley again with Forest Green - didn’t get to play that game - but I’ve had a couple of experiences of Wembley and I just want to get back there to be honest.

“It was crazy. To walk out of the stand was just amazing. It’s every boy’s dream to walk out at Wembley.

“I thought I played well. The gaffer didn’t though - he substituted me at half-time!”

Sam-Yorke, who has also had spells at Lincoln and Boreham Wood, did well on his Stones debut at Guiseley.

He barely knew his new team-mates but showed the big-man qualities Stones have been missing.

He said: “I’m a strong, direct, pacy striker.

“I can do the ugly side, also can take on players and let off some shots.

“I thought my overall my first game was decent. I linked up well with a few of the midfielders.

“I met everyone on Thursday evening, briefly, but football’s football. You adjust and learn things as you go along in the game.”

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