Sittingbourne have offered sponsors a money-back guarantee in the event of missing out on the Isthmian South East play-offs.

Margate play their first friendly this Saturday - but manager Reece Prestedge won’t be reading too much into the pre-season results.

There’s no rush for a captain to be named to lead Herne Bay’s new-look squad.

New Ashford coach Tommy Osborne says boss Kevin Watson’s swift approach to player recruitment this summer is admirable.

There’s no time to feel sorry for themselves for Folkestone – despite one of their summer additions having moved on, weeks after he had agreed terms.

Sittingbourne newcomer Gabriel Piorkowski may not be around for long - if he can get back to his best after missing a year out injured.

Boss Reece Prestedge admits he has taken a leaf out of Margate player-assistant manager Ben Greenhalgh’s book in giving youth an opportunity.

Sheppey start their summer friendlies on Saturday against their own under-23 team who are under new management.

Boss Steve Lovell can use his Gillingham connections if Herne Bay need reinforcements this season.

Player-coach Jamie Coyle warmed up for pre-season by helping the England seniors to World Cup success.

Midfielder Brad Schafer has returned to Hythe as the Cannons prepare to start pre-season training.

New Ashford United coach Tommy Osborne feels they can get a good couple of years out of latest signing Ian Draycott.

Chatham veteran Matt Bodkin is happy to carry on playing - and with the club going places you can see why.

Faversham boss Sammy Moore is taking a leaf out of Roy Keane’s book so his players gel off the pitch as well as on it this season.

Ryan Maxwell says Sittingbourne’s new training arrangements have helped his summer transfer business.

Margate report back for pre-season this weekend with a new left-back in their ranks.

Ramsgate boss Ben Smith has jumped to the defence of summer signings Jordan Green and Lee Martin.

Jerome Binnom-Williams has reunited with former Maidstone boss Hakan Hayrettin.

Alex Akrofi is targeting a fifth career promotion after joining Ashford United.

Sittingbourne are looking strong at both ends of the pitch after further summer signings.