George Elokobi says it’s not the time for players to be thinking about their future as Maidstone bid to wrestle back a National League South play-off place.

The Stones find themselves out of the top seven with three games remaining after Weston-super-Mare’s 3-0 victory in a rearranged match against Tonbridge on Tuesday night.

Elokobi’s side, who are a point behind the Seagulls, visit relegation-bound Welling on Good Friday (3pm) before hosting Tonbridge at the Gallagher on Easter Monday (1pm).

Anyone could yet make the difference for Maidstone - even those who have found themselves out of the side.

“You’ve got to keep everyone together,” said the Stones boss.

“Players are human and, no matter what you say, some of them who might not have been playing a lot of games, could be thinking about their futures elsewhere.

“As a management team, you have to keep reminding them that, until the very last kick, everyone still belongs at Maidstone United and everyone has got a part to play.”

Weston still have title-chasing Truro and Eastbourne to play in their last three games.

But Maidstone, who drew 0-0 with relegated Weymouth last weekend, just have to concentrate on their own jobs.

It’s business as usual for Elokobi and his management team, who see no reason to panic.

“We have to carry on making sure we adhere to those high standards the players have shown,” he said.

“They’ve been phenomenal in their attitude and their behaviour and it’s important we don’t start changing what we do just because there’s three games left.

“We’re trying to pick up as many points as possible and it’s the same approach in terms of the details we give the players and how we set up in training.

“Nothing has changed, it’s just making sure the players get the message as quickly as possible, the likes of Pharrell Willis, who’s just joined the club.

“At this stage it’s my job, and it comes with lots of experience, to carry on doing what we’re doing.

“If we have to criticise players, like we’ve always praised them, we will carry on criticising them or praising them to make sure they don’t become complacent.

“We understand the minds might be a little bit tired but it’s exciting - these are exciting times.

“With three games to go, we’re still in a good position to finish in the play-offs and we’ll keep driving those standards.

“Why should I be nervous? It’s a game of football. You win some, you lose some. That’s fine.

“I said to the boys there are certain teams that are playing for pride and those are the most dangerous teams to come up against, especially when you’re trying to stay in the play-offs or push higher up the table.

“Anyone can beat anyone on their day, so it’s important we look at our side of things but, as a manager, there’s nothing to panic about.

“We’ve got the quality within the squad, we’ve got the players and they have to go out and play in tough conditions, pressure conditions.

“It’s my job and the management team’s job to make sure those players are nice and relaxed so that when they go out, they can perform.”