Manager Steve Lovell was delighted with Herne Bay’s much-needed derby win at Hythe - but knows it will count for nothing if they now don’t back it up.

Debutant Destiny Oladipo was sent off after five minutes as Margate’s Isthmian Premier relegation worries deepened despite ending their losing run.

Forward Kane Rowland is expected to play through the pain barrier for Herne Bay, despite being substituted in the first half of their weekend draw.

Steve Lovell was delighted with the displays of Herne Bay’s two recalled players at Three Bridges - but they might come straight back out of the team.

Danny Parish scored twice on his return to Ashford as Sittingbourne thrashed his old club in Isthmian South East.

Manager Steve Lovell has vowed Herne Bay won’t sit back for a potentially thrilling match at Isthmian South East promotion rivals Three Bridges.

Herne Bay manager Steve Lovell is looking forward to being back on home ground after a forgettable away day.

All the drama came at the death as Herne Bay drew at Erith & Belvedere in Isthmian South East.

Versatile midfielder Bola Dawodu remains a part of Herne Bay’s promotion-chasing squad, insists manager Steve Lovell.

Prolific Herne Bay striker Michael Salako is on course for 30 goals this season, according to boss Steve Lovell.

Find out who won what at Kent Tennis’ annual awards last weekend.

Ramsgate lost their unbeaten home record at the top of Isthmian South East.

Herne Bay boss Steve Lovell believes new midfielder Scott Heard was sold on his vision for the club.

Fit-again forward Jack Richards will not be rushed back by Herne Bay manager Steve Lovell.

An explosive first half helped second-placed Chatham to a big Isthmian Premier victory against Canvey Island while struggling Cray Wanderers also won.

Boss Steve Lovell has wished midfielder Jacob Gilbert well as he leaves Herne Bay - for a new life in Dubai.

A waiting game is having to be played by Herne Bay over where defender Sam German’s immediate future lies.

Two first-half goals guided Folkestone to an impressive Isthmian Premier victory at play-off occupants Enfield while second-placed Chatham also won.

Harry Brooks produced a second-half penalty save for Herne Bay at Sevenoaks and the goalkeeper has earned praise from boss Steve Lovell.

Defensive lapses are costing Herne Bay, manager Steve Lovell concedes.