by Alex Hoad

General Manager Bill Williams has revealed Maidstone have asked Premier League Fulham for a money-spinning pre-season friendly.

The club are awaiting a response from the Cottagers, as well as Leyton Orient, Dagenham and Gillingham among others.

Mr Williams also revealed he expects the Stones to miss out on a cash windfall from the Cottagers as part of the Chris Smalling deal.

The Stones were set to receive a five-figure payment for every 10 first team appearances Smalling (pictured) made.

The defender – who will join Manchester United this summer – made his 19th appearance at Arsenal on Sunday, but will not now reach the 20-game milestone.

Mr Williams said: "There is always hope, but agreements are agreements. We did ask them to consider a few things officially and you never know, but I doubt we’ll get anything.

"You are dealing with plcs and there is no compassion or sentimentality when it comes down to money."

He also revealed he would be inviting ex-Stone and current Fulham boss Roy Hodgson to attend a sporting dinner to raise funds for the club.

Do you think Fulham should send a side to play the Stones? Should the Premier League side give the Stones another Smalling windfall? Have your say below.