Player-coach Liam Friend admitted the first goal proved crucial in Herne Bay’s Isthmian South East defeat at unbeaten leaders Ramsgate.

Manager Ben Smith praised the application of his players after unbeaten Isthmian South East leaders Ramsgate eased past Herne Bay.

It was an eventful day in the Kent Senior Trophy as Staplehurst caused an upset - and one team won despite finishing with just eight men.

Dover extended their lead at the top of the Isthmian Premier on Saturday while Folkestone and Chatham had notable wins.

Manager Mark Bonner admitted his Gillingham team deserved to be booed off after losing to Harrogate Town.

Dominant Ramsgate maintained their unbeaten Isthmian South East record this season with a comfortable home win over Herne Bay.

Dartford extended their unbeaten run to five Isthmian Premier games after defeating 10-man Lewes on Saturday.

Gillingham conceded the advantage against lowly visitors Harrogate and tasted defeat on home soil.

Maidstone have had a wasted 240-mile round trip to Salisbury, with the match postponed following a 1.45pm pitch inspection.

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Sol Wanjau-Smith has rejoined Maidstone on loan from Bath until the end of the season.

Keith Boanas is happy with the competition for places Chatham Town Women have in forward areas - even if it leaves him with some tough calls to make!

Boss Jamie Coyle remains reluctant to put his boots back on - despite Whitstable’s depleted defensive options.

Dartford assistant manager Roland Edge says confidence is a given with the club’s Academy products.

Youth-team boss Joe Dunne’s Gillingham return has the seal of approval of manager Mark Bonner.

Manager Tommy Warrilow is confident Faversham are in good hands with the club’s current board.

Gillingham defender Shadrach Ogie isn’t reading too much into the League 2 table this season just yet.

Manager Dan Scorer believes Kennington may need more points to stay up this year.

Captain Mitch Walker has outlined what he thinks should be the first aim for Isthmian Premier leaders Dover this season - to avoid relegation!

Manager Mark Bonner wants Gillingham to take this weekend’s match against Harrogate by the scruff of the neck.