Is there a more popular manager in Britain at the moment than George Elokobi?

It certainly doesn’t seem like it - he’s even been suggested as the next England gaffer.

The love for Maidstone’s boss on social media during their history-making FA Cup run is something else.

You’d expect him to be popular with Stones supporters after leading the club to the fifth round of the cup for the first time.

But he seems to have endeared himself to fans of all clubs for the way he’s conducted himself these past couple of months.

Everyone loves an underdog story, and Maidstone have been good value on that front after knocking out three Football League clubs.

But it’s everything else, the emotional interviews, the boundless energy and his rousing speeches, that have taken his popularity to new levels.

Our video of Elokobi addressing waiting Stones fans after arriving at Portman Road to play Ipswich on Saturday was viewed almost 500,000 times over the weekend.

The comments were telling - and well worth a read. Here’s a selection below:

“When Southgate goes, this man will reignite the country.”

“If I wasn’t a diehard Ipswich fan, then I would want Maidstone to win.”

“Such a fine example of being respectful and humble.”

“Love this…look at the connection…before a huge game as well…Some managers won’t even have a pint with supporters after.”

“Elokobi’s words of wisdom from start to finish worked absolute wonders.”

“What a fantastic human being.”

“Such a great person. Looking to be a decent manager too.”

“What a man.”

“Absolute legend.”

“This is stellar. What a beautiful way to connect both the supporters and the team/club. That’s what you call a humble manager who believes in his team.”

“Top bloke. I really hope he has a great career as a manager.”

“God I hope he does well in management and comes (to) manage the Wolves one day.”

“This is leadership. The team, the fans all together for one cause, to win and enjoy the moment.”

“What an absolute gem of a gentleman.”

“From the top of the Prem down to the bottom of Conference North/South, all managers please take a leaf out of George Elokobi’s book.”

“It’s no wonder so many people are delighted to see George Elokobi doing so well, is it?

“What a guy. He’s going to rocket up the managerial ladder if he carries on like this.”

“I’ve lost a lot of love for football in the last 15 years. But seeing the likes of Elokobi stir the emotions of the fans, is wonderful.”

“What an incredible man.”

“He was only at Forest for a short time but I bloody love this guy. Who wouldn’t want a manager that literally ran through walls as a player?

“That’s a proper leader. What a man.”

“This is absolutely brilliant.”

“What a guy. Can tell just tell he loves the game.”

“Ten years since he left us. Still besotted by him and his ways.”

“Lovely stuff. Not often you see a manager doing this.”

“I actually wish a lot of the Prem players started as low as him. Because he’s a proper manager and will go far in the football pyramid.”

“Will be supporting this lot today. Absolute class.”

“Seems like a fine man and gets what community clubs are about.”

“This is what ‘one club united’ actually looks like.”

“Absolutely adore this bloke.”

“Knows the situation, knows the occasion, knows how special today is for the club.”

“Elokobi at Maidstone United is a story I’m all here for. What a man.”

“Get this guy a job higher up the chain.”

“That’s absolutely incredible.”

“I’m not a Maidstone fan but I’d run through a brick wall for Elokobi.”

“Seems like one of the soundest blokes alive.”

“This is great. We should hire him.”

“Elokobi’s just THE best.”

“How can you not love this man?”

“What a class act this man has been during their cup run.”