Herne Bay picked up more injuries as they slipped to a fourth straight defeat on Tuesday night but the manager’s not making excuses.

Isthmian Premier leaders Dover’s 11-match unbeaten league run ended at home to Cray Wanderers while there were also wins for Chatham and Cray Valley.

Boss Steve Lovell says a mid-table finish would represent a good season for Herne Bay as they aim to move away from the bottom-end of the table.

The return of Herne Bay’s experienced heads has been highlighted by manager Steve Lovell after back-to-back league wins.

Manager Steve Lovell wants Herne Bay to build on successive league wins at Tonbridge.

Visitors Chatham put seven past Bognor Regis as Kevin Hake’s side made it 12 goals in their last two Isthmian Premier games.

Liam Friend has praised the young players who have stepped into Herne Bay’s side - and admits their experienced heads need to do more to support them.

There were mixed emotions for Margate player-manager Ben Greenhalgh after their comeback draw with Erith Town.

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

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

Manager Steve Lovell has pledged to stand by the personnel within Herne Bay’s squad as they look to turn their league form around.

Manager Steve Lovell has confirmed Herne Bay midfielder Kane Haysman’s injury is not as bad as first feared.

Boss Steve Lovell will be out to avoid a repeat of one of his less fond footballing memories as he takes his Herne Bay side to AFC Croydon Athletic.

Striker Joe Taylor’s double was not enough to earn victory for Ramsgate, who were held to an Isthmian South East home draw against Burgess Hill.

Boss Steve Lovell still expects Herne Bay to be in the promotion picture this season - despite the midweek derby defeat.

Freddie Parker scored a first-half hat-trick as Cray Valley climbed to fourth in the Isthmian Premier.

Young Herne Bay defender Jack Hillier enjoyed a memorable first-team debut in their midweek comeback win.

Manager Steve Lovell was thrilled to see Herne Bay’s squad players step up as they - finally - played their first home league match of the season.

Isthmian Premier Folkestone thumped Isthmian South Central side Ascot United in the FA Trophy third qualifying round at Cheriton Road.

Boss Steve Lovell is optimistic Herne Bay’s big FA Cup tie against Maidstone will stand them in good stead - on and off the pitch.