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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.

‘The boys are desperate to get that win’

30 December 2024
‘The boys are desperate to get that win’

New Ebbsfleet captain Luke O’Neill is determined to deliver for manager Josh Wright.

Deserved derby joy for Town boss Warrilow

29 December 2024
Deserved derby joy for Town boss Warrilow

Faversham boss Tommy Warrilow felt his team deserved maximum points in their see-saw derby with Whitstable.

Report: Kwayie scores hat-trick in derby thriller

28 December 2024
Report: Kwayie scores hat-trick in derby thriller

Tashi-Jay Kwayie scored a hat-trick as title favourites Faversham won an enthralling derby with Whitstable on Saturday.

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‘You’re always playing for your next contract’

27 December 2024
‘You’re always playing for your next contract’

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright warned his players they’re playing for their futures after a Boxing Day defeat at Southend.

Report: Ebbsfleet suffer heavy away defeat

26 December 2024
Report: Ebbsfleet suffer heavy away defeat

Ebbsfleet conceded four goals for the third successive match under new boss Josh Wright on Boxing Day.

Matchday Live: Colchester v Gillingham, Southend v Ebbsfleet, Tonbridge v Maidstone, Margate v Ramsgate

26 December 2024
Matchday Live: Colchester v Gillingham, Southend v Ebbsfleet, Tonbridge v Maidstone, Margate v Ramsgate

Follow all the football action from Boxing Day in our live blog this afternoon.

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Fleet defender Cordner still has hope

25 December 2024
Fleet defender Cordner still has hope

Ebbsfleet defender Tyler Cordner doesn’t blame people who have written their season off already – but insists there’s still plenty to play for.

One win could get the ball rolling

24 December 2024
One win could get the ball rolling

Josh Wright admits the first win under his management could provide the perfect springboard for Ebbsfleet’s season.

Samir’s actions speak volumes

24 December 2024
Samir’s actions speak volumes

Dartford midfielder Samir Carruthers’ influence on the pitch is giving his pep talks off it more weight.

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Football fixtures and results

24 December 2024
Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the football fixtures and results over the festive period here.

Defensive duo answer Fleet’s call

22 December 2024
Defensive duo answer Fleet’s call

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright admitted he had to rush back two defenders after illness left them low on numbers at the weekend.

Report: Fleet’s winless run continues

21 December 2024
Report: Fleet’s winless run continues

Ebbsfleet’s winless run extended to 14 National League matches after a classy Gateshead display on Saturday.

Goal-den opportunities keep on coming

20 December 2024
Goal-den opportunities keep on coming

Dartford manager Ady Pennock is having a field day watching his side’s attacking prowess as they extended their unbeaten run in Isthmian Premier.

Wright is still a family man

20 December 2024
Wright is still a family man

New Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright will be extra busy in the weeks ahead but he has all the support he needs from those who matter to him the most.

Football fixtures and results

20 December 2024
Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the latest football fixtures and results here.

Klaassen signs new Kent deal

19 December 2024
Klaassen signs new Kent deal

Kent left-arm seamer Fred Klaassen has signed a new deal for the 2025 white-ball season.

Why Josh took the Fleet job

19 December 2024
Why Josh took the Fleet job

New boss Josh Wright had the Ebbsfleet supporters in mind when he accepted the manager’s role following Harry Watling’s departure.

All the winners from the Medway Sports Awards

17 December 2024
All the winners from the Medway Sports Awards

Medway’s finest sportspeople were honoured at an awards ceremony held in Rochester on Friday.

Fleet boss Wright ready to make big calls

17 December 2024
Fleet boss Wright ready to make big calls

New Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright won’t be afraid of making big decisions.

‘I know that group better than anyone’

16 December 2024
‘I know that group better than anyone’

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright believes he knows exactly what the squad needs.

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