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Stuart Lewis replaces Lee Worgan as Maidstone United captain

Stuart Lewis says it’s an honour to be Maidstone’s new skipper.

Lewis succeeds Lee Worgan, who has been replaced after two-and-a-half years with the armband.

Goalkeeper Worgan remains club captain but Stones boss Jay Saunders feels the team will benefit from having an outfield skipper.

Stuart Lewis is Maidstone's new captain Picture: Andy Jones
Stuart Lewis is Maidstone's new captain Picture: Andy Jones

Lewis said: “It was a massive honour to be asked.

“I’ve been here a year and it’s gone really well.

“It’s good for me and my family because I’ve had a great time at the club and it’s a great achievement and an honour to get that armband.

“It’s nearly a year to the day since I joined and it’s been a great 12 months, firstly with staying up and then winning the player-of-the-year award, and this is the icing on the cake.

“The affiliation I’ve got with everyone at the club has been brilliant. I want to kick on now and have a great end to the season.”

Worgan, who lifted the National South play-off trophy during his time as captain, gave Lewis his blessing to take over.

Lewis said: “Worgs is one of my best mates in the dressing room so that was the main thing, I wanted to make sure there was no problem.

“He said ‘I want you to do it’ and he’ll back me the whole way and that was brilliant.

“He’s a great person and you don’t get many friends in football and he’s definitely one for me, so I wanted to make sure that was all good.”

Maidstone keeper Lee Worgan has been replaced as skipper Picture: Andy Jones
Maidstone keeper Lee Worgan has been replaced as skipper Picture: Andy Jones

Lewis got the nod over Alex Wynter and believes the armband will help his game.

He said: “I’d like to think it can take me to another level.

“I think because of how I play as well, when you haven’t got the armband and you’re in the thick of it, refs don’t give you the respect they might do when you are a captain.

“I can be more of a voice on the pitch and be in and around the referee in a positive way and I think that was in the gaffer’s mind.

“To captain a club like this means the world to me.”

Saunders said: “I just think there’s so many decisions going against us.

“I was a captain and you have that relationship with the ref from the minute you walk out on the pitch and I just think it will help us.

“Worgs understands and he agreed with it.

“He’s been outstanding and he’s still a leader in the changing room.”

Maidstone host Eastleigh tomorrow.

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