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Maidstone’s big victory over Concord came as little surprise to manager Hakan Hayrettin.
The Stones boss felt someone was going to get a hiding, such is the football his side have been playing this season.
Hemel Hempstead had a taste of that in a 4-1 defeat at the Gallagher a fortnight ago but Maidstone took their game to another level in a 6-0 win over the Beachboys.
Hayrettin has urged everyone to stay grounded after United climbed to third in the early National South standings but he could hardly have been happier with the display.
"We said that if we catch it right someone’s going to get punished and today was the day," said Hayrettin.
“We played well, we’ve been playing well all season, it’s a shame the supporters can’t come in.
“I understand the supporters’ frustration that the two games we’ve lost have come down to penalties (FA Cup at Wimborne and league at Chelmsford) but we didn’t play badly against Chelmsford.
"In fact, we played very well. It wasn’t to be but today was.
“We’ve been practising a lot this week on certain things and it’s been good.
“I’m very pleased for the team, for the squad, we’ve just got to keep going.
“I think today was the most complete performance but if we caught someone, they were going to get it.
“Today happened to be that day. It doesn’t mean it’s going to happen next week or the week after that.
“A lot of people have different theories.
“I believe that a certain amount of points are collected from togetherness within the changing room, then you’ve got the way you play, the way you set up, and then you’ve got your individuals who make things happen.
“My job is to keep their feet on the floor, firmly focused on the job in hand, and continue what we’re doing.”
Maidstone were irresistible in attack, with Justin Amaluzor (2), Joan Luque, George Porter, Scott Rendell and Charlie Seaman the scorers in a third straight home win.
But Hayrettin highlighted a key moment at 1-0 when stand-in keeper Ravan Constable made a superb save to deny what looked a certain goal.
Constable filled in for Chris Lewington, who picked up an ankle injury in training, shortly before Maidstone - who’d missed seven out of eight penalties this season - were due to practise spot-kicks.
Hayrettin said: “We were in control of the game but Ravan’s made a great save at 1-0 to keep us in front, which was a really important moment.
“We were doing some crossing and finishing at training that was going to lead into penalties.
“A shot came in that Chrissy blocked with his foot and opened up his ankle joint, so he didn’t even get a chance to save the penalties.
“He was honest and brave and said, ‘Look, I’m sore,” and we were able to bring Ravan in. That’s why we’ve got him.”
