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Kent make first signing ahead of 2025 campaign

Kent make first signing ahead of 2025 campaign

An explosive right-handed batsman has joined Kent on a three-year contract.
KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.
Gillingham vice-captain not satisfied despite sitting at the top of the table

Gillingham vice-captain not satisfied despite sitting at the top of the table

Gillingham vice captain Armani Little knows there’s much more to come from the table-toppers.
Star player calls for more protection after leg break against Gillingham

Star player calls for more protection after leg break against Gillingham

League 2 star man Jodi Jones has called for more protection from officials after picking up a serious injury against Gillingham.

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Relegated Kent secure season-ending draw

Relegated Kent secure season-ending draw

Relegated Kent’s County Championship Division 1 stay is officially over after they shook hands with hosts Durham for a rain-affected draw.

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Stones boss on FA Cup win at Herne Bay

Stones boss on FA Cup win at Herne Bay

Manager George Elokobi was more than happy to take the overdue bit of luck which led to Maidstone’s winning goal in their FA Cup tie at Herne Bay.
Parkinson shines as Kent bowl out Durham

Parkinson shines as Kent bowl out Durham

Matt Parkinson took six wickets as play finally began on day three of relegated Kent’s season-ending County Championship Division 1 game at Durham.

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Clemence bemoans fine margins as his Priestfield return ends in defeat

Clemence bemoans fine margins as his Priestfield return ends in defeat

Stephen Clemence’s return to Gillingham ended in defeat as his Barrow side were replaced at the top of League 2.

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“There’s more in us than that” admits Bonner after their win over Barrow

“There’s more in us than that” admits Bonner after their win over Barrow

Average was enough for Gillingham on Saturday as manager Mark Bonner admitted they could have done more.

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FA Cup report: Own goal helps Stones to win at Bay

FA Cup report: Own goal helps Stones to win at Bay

Young Herne Bay defender Skye Salmon scored an own goal as Maidstone United edged out their lower-division hosts in the FA Cup third qualifying round.
Report: Gillingham go top after more home joy

Report: Gillingham go top after more home joy

Gillingham took over top spot in League 2 after maintaining their winning start to the season at Priestfield.

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Matchday Live: Gillingham v Barrow, Herne Bay v Maidstone, Margate v Horsham

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Barrow, Herne Bay v Maidstone, Margate v Horsham

Follow all the afternoon’s football action as it happens in our live blog.
Clemence looks ahead to his Priestfield return

Clemence looks ahead to his Priestfield return

Stephen Clemence insists he doesn’t want Saturday’s game at Gillingham to be about him - in what is a top-of-the-table clash.

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Gillingham captain desperate to beat ‘great guy’ Clemence

Gillingham captain desperate to beat ‘great guy’ Clemence

Gillingham captain Max Ehmer is relishing the chance to get the better of his old manager this weekend in another top-versus-second encounter.

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Bonner: “There's an excitement about the game”

Bonner: “There's an excitement about the game”

Manager Mark Bonner can sense excitement in the air as Gillingham head into another top-of-the-table clash.

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Clemence “deserves respect” on Priestfield return

Clemence “deserves respect” on Priestfield return

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner hopes the man he replaced gets the reception he deserves this weekend.

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‘Everyone else can take the praise and I'll get in and have a beer’

‘Everyone else can take the praise and I'll get in and have a beer’

Mark Bonner has explained why he hasn’t celebrated winning with a “fist pump” in front of the crowd - and why that’s unlikely to change any time soon.
Lovell: Show how good you are!

Lovell: Show how good you are!

Manager Steve Lovell wants to see Herne Bay deliver a good display in their FA Cup match against Maidstone - regardless of what result that leads to.
Stones boss explains where his side must improve

Stones boss explains where his side must improve

Concentration is the name of the game for George Elokobi as he looks to stop Maidstone conceding sloppy goals.
Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results.
Bonner’s “celebratory day” on the Gillingham training ground

Bonner’s “celebratory day” on the Gillingham training ground

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner had reason to be cheerful at the training ground on Thursday morning.

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Elokobi: We need to up our levels by 20%

Elokobi: We need to up our levels by 20%

George Elokobi will ensure Maidstone are ready for everything Herne Bay throw at them in the FA Cup.
Gillingham manager hopes his young players learn from Trophy experience

Gillingham manager hopes his young players learn from Trophy experience

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner hopes the midweek EFL Trophy defeat against Crystal Palace proved an eye-opener for their own young hopefuls.
‘It’s a little more nuance than clear the decks and start again’

‘It’s a little more nuance than clear the decks and start again’

Director of cricket Simon Cook has explained why there will not be a big overhaul of Kent’s squad after County Championship Division 1 relegation.

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Familiar face back in League 2 after switching clubs

Familiar face back in League 2 after switching clubs

Former Chatham Town boss and Gillingham managerial target Scott Lindsey is back in League 2 after taking over as head coach at MK Dons.
Stones skipper on course for FA Cup return

Stones skipper on course for FA Cup return

Captain Sam Corne could be involved in Maidstone’s FA Cup tie at Herne Bay as manager George Elokobi brings positive news on the injury front.
Fresh blow for Gillingham midfielder Coleman

Fresh blow for Gillingham midfielder Coleman

Ethan Coleman has suffered a new blow in what’s been a frustrating start to the new season for the Gillingham midfielder.

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Walker wants Kent pride in dead rubber

Walker wants Kent pride in dead rubber

Departing coach Matt Walker doesn’t expect the fact there is virtually nothing on their last match this season to impact Kent players’ mentality.

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Boss Bonner reflects on an error-strewn night for Gillingham

Boss Bonner reflects on an error-strewn night for Gillingham

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner admitted it wasn’t a brilliant night for his team but felt there were reasons for it.

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Report: Wyllie goal a highlight as Gillingham lose out to Palace youngsters

Report: Wyllie goal a highlight as Gillingham lose out to Palace youngsters

Gillingham were second best to Crystal Palace under-21s at Priestfield in their EFL Trophy group-stage match.

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Matchday Live: Gillingham v Crystal Palace, Maidenhead v Ebbsfleet

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Crystal Palace, Maidenhead v Ebbsfleet

Follow all the action in our live blog with Gillingham and Ebbsfleet both in action this evening.
Gillingham take on Crystal Palace in crucial Trophy game

Gillingham take on Crystal Palace in crucial Trophy game

Gillingham’s desire to progress past the group stage in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy could hinge on tonight’s clash at Priestfield.

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Hill in mix for Brands title finale

Hill in mix for Brands title finale

Platts Heath’s Jake Hill took his seventh victory of the BTCC season at Silverstone - and is one of six racers who can win the championship.
KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

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Ehmer gets behind Gillingham manager’s message

Ehmer gets behind Gillingham manager’s message

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner delivered a final message to his squad before their weekend game - one captain Max Ehmer has backed up

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FA Vase weekend round-up

FA Vase weekend round-up

History-making Faversham Strike Force progressed to the FA Vase first round proper for their first-ever time with a straightforward home victory.
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