The new clampdown by referees has its critics but Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb is in favour - on one condition.

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb was delighted with striker Shaq Coulthirst’s opening-day display - but admitted there’s even more to come.

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Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures as League 2 and the National League gets under way.

Ebbsfleet United manager Dennis Kutrieb is looking forward to a great first game of the season.

Ebbsfleet head to their season opener at Rochdale following a heavy loss in their final pre-season game - one their boss hopes they can benefit from.

A meeting with Chelsea’s young guns is the ideal way for Ebbsfleet to finish pre-season.

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb will stick by his squad if the going gets tough in the National League.

Old rivals Maidstone and Gillingham will meet in this season’s Kent Senior Cup.

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb says Nathan Odokonyero won’t have to look far for inspiration in his bid to establish himself in the first-team squad.

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb has backed new striker Nathan Odokonyero to be a surprise package in the National League.

Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine insists the club’s long-term financial strategy remains unchanged despite another big annual loss.

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb believes getting the right mentality into his squad is a big part of pre-season.

Dennis Kutrieb got his prediction spot-on when his Ebbsfleet side were handed an opening day National League trip to Rochdale.

Dennis Kutrieb has been struck by new signing David Amoo’s humility following his move to Ebbsfleet.

Ebbsfleet United have been handed a stern opening-day test on their return to the National League.

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb has described goalkeeper Chris Haigh’s loan return to Oxford City as a good fit for everyone.

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb wants just one more fresh face to complete his squad for the new season.

Boss Dennis Kutrieb has revealed why midfielder Jack Paxman has left Ebbsfleet.

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb has insisted not every new signing will be as tall as the club’s first two summer recruits.