Hakan Hayrettin couldn’t speak highly enough of Maidstone’s performance against Solihull Moors.

Last night’s National League match at the Gallagher may have finished goalless but the Stones did their manager proud.

Moors can’t boast the Football League history of some of their promotion rivals but, make no mistake, Neal Ardley’s side are one of the best teams in the division.

The Stones were up to the task, picking up a second point in four days following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Yeovil, and looking nothing like a team who have gone 11 games without a league win.

They move up a place to 22nd, a point from safety.

“I thought we were good,” said Hayrettin. “We were on the front foot, we could have won it in the first half, we had so many chances, I think we had seven in the first half.

"We had to dig deep in the second half for periods, we know they're a good team.

"I've got a lot of respect for their manager, they got it out wide and we defended vigorously, with discipline.

"I asked the players to build on Saturday and they did that in abundance.

"To a man, everybody worked as hard as they possibly could and I think we deserved at least a point.

"Let's not forget, Solihull were seconds away from being promoted to the Football League last year.

"But for us, as a group, as a club, it's about building foundations and bricks. It's two games now, we need to continue that. I've set them a target and we need to stick to that target.

"We've had good chances, against a very good team.

"I'm proud and I'm pleased, it's about us building bricks now, building momentum. We're slowly getting players back, the competition's getting healthier.

"This performance is up there for me, this season. Even last season, it's up there.

"You're playing against some seasoned players, good players, and Neal's an exceptional manager. We can't compete financially but the one thing we're going to do is compete on the pitch.

"I put three teams up and I went with this team.

"I got backed by my staff, and I thought Roarie Deacon was outstanding in there (playing centrally).

"I don't think he's worked as hard as he has tonight, and he is capable. We saw the true Roarie Deacon again.”

• Report: Maidstone 0-0 Solihull Moors

One of last season’s stars, Jerome Binnom-Williams, made his long-awaited return from a knee injury at left-back.

He lasted 70 minutes before cramping up and impressed his manager.

“Who wouldn’t be pleased to have him back?” said Hayrettin, of the reigning players' player-of-the-year.

“He was immense tonight for the period he was out there.

"He plays with confidence, he oozes confidence, he gives other players confidence.”