Non-League Paper

FAGAN’S HONOUR TO LEAD STONES’ ASSAULT

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 April 2026

By Jon Couch

STEP UP: Craig Fagan

FORMER Premier League star Craig Fagan says he is “honoured” to have been named Maidstone United’s new manager.
The ex-Hull City striker will take over as the National League South side’s new boss next month when George Elokobi ends his successful three-year spell in charge at the Gallagher Stadium.
Fagan, 43, became assistant manager to Elokobi in February 2023, with the duo overseeing the club’s historic FA Cup run in 2023/24 as well as back to-back play-off finishes.
Speaking before yesterday’s final ...

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