Maidstone are determined to learn from their mistakes if they achieve promotion back to the National League. The Stones are in contention for an immediate return after booking a National League South play-off place. But their last experience of non-league’s top went badly wrong, going six months without a win and finishing bottom. Poor recruitment was cited as a major factor behind their struggles, while also retaining too many of their National League South title-winning squad. The Stones have long been planning for both scenarios – promotion or staying put for another season. But if they wer…
