It’s 36 years since Maidstone United last played in the FA Cup third round – and their No.10 that day remembers it well. Steve Butler led the line on Saturday, January 9 1988 as John Still took his Conference side to play Sheffield United. They set up a trip to Bramall Lane after three replays against Kidderminster, Butler scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory. The prolific striker had a glorious opportunity to put the non-league side in front against the Blades, then in the old Division 2. It went begging and United lost 1-0. The Stones are finally back in the third round, taking on Stevenage a…
