Gillingham assistant boss John Schofield says that the side will be looking upwards not downwards.

The games are coming thick and fast and how Tonbridge boss Tommy Warrilow would love to see the points arriving in the same fashion.

Highly-rated young batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond beat the cold of winter by escaping to the heat of Queensland for five months.

Darren Stevens is excited by the 2014 season, not just because he’s free to play but because of the potential for the club to be truly competitive.

Kent coach Jimmy Adams says a return to the top-table of county cricket is the club’s main aim as they prepare for the start of their campaign.

On the eve of the new season Australian seamer Doug Bollinger hopes his experience will help the Kent squad become winners.

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Michael Phillips will miss the rest of the season with a broken toe - after accidentally kicking Maidstone captain Steve Watt in the face.

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Kent have handed fast-bowler Robbie Joseph a contract to return to the club at the age of 32.

Charlie Lee experienced a memorable night at Peterborough – despite being on the losing side.

Peter Taylor was pleased with his side’s character on Tuesday night but criticised the quality.

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There are tough decisions facing boss Jay Saunders as he bids to lead Maidstone to League Cup success.

Picture action from Saturday's goal-fest at Priestfield as Gills were denied by a last-gasp Rotherham fightback.

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Peter Taylor blasted his side’s defending after the Gills crumbled at Priestfield.

Substitute Tom Hitchcock came off the bench to fire in a hat-trick and leave the Gills empty-handed at Priestfield.

Maidstone United could be closing in on another 3G breakthrough after intervention from FA chairman Greg Dyke.

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