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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.

‘It should have been a lot easier’

10 November 2024
‘It should have been a lot easier’

Dartford should have been out of sight against Cheshunt – long before teenager George Whitefield’s wondergoal on Saturday.

Isthmian League round-up

09 November 2024
Isthmian League round-up

Three goals in 10 first-half minutes set unbeaten Ramsgate on the way to another three points on Saturday.

FA Vase round-up

09 November 2024
FA Vase round-up

Five Southern Counties East League sides have made it through to the last 64 of the FA Vase.

Report: Dartford end long wait for league win

09 November 2024
Report: Dartford end long wait for league win

Dartford ended their long wait for an Isthmian Premier victory thanks to a goal-of-the-season contender on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Port Vale, Maidstone v Hornchurch, Chatham v Dover, Dartford v Cheshunt

09 November 2024
Matchday Live: Gillingham v Port Vale, Maidstone v Hornchurch, Chatham v Dover, Dartford v Cheshunt

Follow this afternoon’s football action as it happens, including Gillingham at home to League 2 leaders Port Vale.

‘We’ve got to be mentally strong’

08 November 2024
‘We’ve got to be mentally strong’

Ebbsfleet striker Dominic Poleon says the squad’s character is under scrutiny - and finding the right mindset will be key to an upturn in results.

Football fixtures and results

08 November 2024
Football fixtures and results

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

Randall makes Fleet loan exit

07 November 2024
Randall makes Fleet loan exit

Ebbsfleet wideman Will Randall has left the club on loan until January.

Dominic on a mission if international duty calls

07 November 2024
Dominic on a mission if international duty calls

Ebbsfleet striker Dominic Poleon will be looking to make history if selected for Saint Lucia’s bid to reach the Gold Cup Finals later this month.

Gills can’t afford to play too safe

07 November 2024
Gills can’t afford to play too safe

Gillingham have to play without fear when they host League 2 leaders Port Vale this weekend.

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Green shoots are visible for Gills boss

06 November 2024
Green shoots are visible for Gills boss

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner saw plenty in their FA Cup defeat to know brighter days are just around the corner.

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Gills midfielder Williams stakes his claim

05 November 2024
Gills midfielder Williams stakes his claim

Euan Williams took his chance to impress at the heart of the Gillingham midfield on Saturday.

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Nolan wants to play central role in Gills’ resurgence

04 November 2024
Nolan wants to play central role in Gills’ resurgence

Jack Nolan is relishing the chance to play in a more central role as Gillingham look to find a winning formula.

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Southern Counties East League round-up

02 November 2024
Southern Counties East League round-up

There were 35 goals across nine Premier Division games in the Southern Counties East League on Saturday.

Isthmian League round-up

02 November 2024
Isthmian League round-up

Leaders Dover made it four Isthmian Premier wins in a row while a familiar face sent Folkestone tumbling to defeat on Saturday.

Bonner: You’re mad if you don’t think that was a good performance

02 November 2024
Bonner: You’re mad if you don’t think that was a good performance

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner accepted that their fans would be frustrated despite what he described as a “good performance” against Blackpool.

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Report: Gillingham knocked out by Blackpool

02 November 2024
Report: Gillingham knocked out by Blackpool

Gillingham’s FA Cup journey ended at the first hurdle against League 1 Blackpool on Saturday.

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Matchday Live: Gillingham v Blackpool, Solihull v Maidstone, Tonbridge v Harborough

02 November 2024
Matchday Live: Gillingham v Blackpool, Solihull v Maidstone, Tonbridge v Harborough

Follow all the FA Cup action as it happens with Gillingham, Maidstone and Tonbridge all playing this afternoon.

All change in the FA Cup first round

02 November 2024
All change in the FA Cup first round

Gillingham play in the first round of the FA Cup for the 101st time this weekend - but there could still be plenty of firsts at Priestfield.

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The FA Cup is about ‘money and memories’

02 November 2024
The FA Cup is about ‘money and memories’

The FA Cup is all about money and memories for lower-league clubs, according to Gillingham boss Mark Bonner.

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