Transfer-listed Jack Paxman feels he offers as much as anybody at Maidstone.

Paxman went on the list following talks with head of football John Still and chief executive Bill Williams.

The midfielder, United's longest-serving player after four years at the Gallagher, said it was a mutual decision but would welcome the chance to fight for his place.

He hasn't started a National League game under Still, making only one substitute appearance, and just wants an opportunity to prove his worth at a club who mean so much to him.

Paxman said: "If it was my choice I would fight. If I was given the opportunity I would fight and earn my place.

"I'm the longest-serving player, I care about this place, it's been a big part of my career and I would always want the best for the club.

"If that means I can't be a part of it then unfortunately I'll have to take a step back but I feel I've got as much to offer this team as anybody.

"I'm the only one left who's seen us go from the Ryman Prem to the National League and fight to stay in this league.

"And with this season not going so well I've also been part of that as well, so it does mean a lot to me.

"I do care and the fans are a big part of my career.

"They mean a lot to me, I have relationships with a lot of the fans and I would always give my best.

"To not have the opportunity to do that is gutting.

"It's a tough one. Different managers have different styles which means not every player fits in that style.

"But I don't think anybody can question my work rate or my tracking back this year and I think I've made improvements in the areas people always say I need to work on."

Paxman has continued to train hard since going on the transfer list and is aware of interest from a couple of clubs - but he wants to be a Maidstone player.

He said: "I think I'm one of the better trainers most days and if you were to ask other players who trains well I'd probably be on most people's lists.

"Since I found out I was going to have to take a back seat, my attitude hasn't changed.

"I still come and train, even knowing I'm not going to play, which is really difficult for a player mentally, but you've got to do your best.

"They're all my mates so I want them to do well, regardless of whether I'm playing or not, so I will train my hardest and run around as much as I can.

"I need to keep fit just in case I am called on.

"It's difficult to say where my future lies because it's a tricky time of year where most clubs have done their budget.

"I'll keep coming in every day, I'll keep training my hardest.

"If I can swing the manager's decision in my favour again then I'll happily keep trying."

Read: Jack Paxman's first-ever interview as a Maidstone player in March 2015