Negativity blocked out

Jonny Edwards says Maidstone will block out negative comments.

One angry fan let rip with repeated cries of “justify your wages” as players made their way off the pitch following the 2-1 defeat by Weymouth on Saturday.

United’s new team need time to find their feet – certainly more than one game.

Striker Edwards said: “Those people, you kind of have to ignore.

“They’re entitled to their opinion but we don’t want any negativity in our team or anywhere around us, so we just block that out and go again, learn from our mistakes and take the positives out of the game.

“I’ve never heard that after the first game of the season with a brand-new team.

“I can’t really comment. If that’s his opinion, that’s his opinion but we’re doing everything we can in training. “We’ve just got to keep positive and it’s only the first game.” Edwards moved back south to join Maidstone after three years in Yorkshire with Hull City and FC Halifax.

He feels his game will benefit from returning home and he impressed John Still against Weymouth with his work rate and contribution to Justin Amaluzor’s goal.

Edwards said: “That’s fundamental. First and foremost you’ve got to work hard and get yourself into the game and do what you do best. “I’ve been up north for three years so it’s good to get home and be with the family and take your mind off things a little bit more.

“I think personally that will help me to play my best football. It’s always nice to know you’re going back to your family most days and can take your mind off things. That’s really important, win, lose or draw.”