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Matthew Panting

Matthew Panting has covered sport in Kent over the past four decades. He joined the KM's sports desk in 2004.

Wright issues stark warning

07 March 2025
Wright issues stark warning

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright insists every member of his squad is playing for their future - be that at Stonebridge Road or pastures new.

Football fixtures and results

07 March 2025
Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

FA Vase semi-final draw

03 March 2025
FA Vase semi-final draw

The draw has been made for the FA Vase semi-finals - with Whitstable just one tie away from Wembley.

Gate post six-figure loss

03 March 2025
Gate post six-figure loss

Margate’s accounts show a significant six-figure loss for the past 12 months.

Ex-Gills striker equals red-card record

02 March 2025
Ex-Gills striker equals red-card record

Former Gillingham striker John Marquis went into the record books on Saturday – but not for the right reasons.

Wright: It’s nowhere near good enough

02 March 2025
Wright: It’s nowhere near good enough

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright couldn’t hide his disappointment after five minutes of madness cost them a morale-boosting win on Saturday.

Southern Counties East League round-up

01 March 2025
Southern Counties East League round-up

It’s as you were in the Southern Counties East Premier Division title race after the top two both won on Saturday.

Isthmian League round-up

01 March 2025
Isthmian League round-up

Dartford produced a dramatic finale to keep the pressure on leaders Billericay in Isthmian Premier.

Report: Ebbsfleet denied by quickfire goals

01 March 2025
Report: Ebbsfleet denied by quickfire goals

Ebbsfleet’s wait for a National League win continued after a mad five-minute spell on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Morecambe, Ebbsfleet v Tamworth

01 March 2025
Matchday Live: Gillingham v Morecambe, Ebbsfleet v Tamworth

Follow this afternoon’s football action as it happens, including Gillingham’s key game against Morecambe.

‘It’s a great signing for the football club’

28 February 2025
‘It’s a great signing for the football club’

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright has spoken of his delight at signing Josh Passley on a permanent deal.

Positives to take in defeat

27 February 2025
Positives to take in defeat

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright was keen to take the positives out of last weekend’s loss at Wealdstone.

Football fixtures and results

27 February 2025
Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Penalty call is tough to take

23 February 2025
Penalty call is tough to take

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright admitted he’s “sick and tired” of being on the wrong end of refereeing decisions.

Report: Fleet’s wait for away win continues

22 February 2025
Report: Fleet’s wait for away win continues

Ebbsfleet have now gone a calendar year without an away league win after losing at Wealdstone on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Carlisle v Gillingham, Wealdstone v Ebbsfleet, Maidstone v Bath

22 February 2025
Matchday Live: Carlisle v Gillingham, Wealdstone v Ebbsfleet, Maidstone v Bath

Follow this afternoon’s football action in our live blog, including Gillingham’s match at Carlisle.

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‘I had some really exciting coaching opportunities’

21 February 2025
‘I had some really exciting coaching opportunities’

Mark Bonner has revealed he turned down job offers abroad after leaving Gillingham last month.

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Play well and the points will follow

21 February 2025
Play well and the points will follow

Gillingham manager John Coleman believes strong performances will lead to better results.

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‘We have to improve the quality’

21 February 2025
‘We have to improve the quality’

Gillingham’s players are understanding the mentality needed under their new manager.

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Football fixtures and results

21 February 2025
Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

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