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Edge’s glass is half-full

Edge’s glass is half-full

Dartford assistant boss Roland Edge is preferring to focus on the positives and says there are signs of progress despite side’s recent struggles.

‘It should have been a lot easier’

‘It should have been a lot easier’

Dartford should have been out of sight against Cheshunt – long before teenager George Whitefield’s wondergoal on Saturday.

Report: Dartford end long wait for league win

Report: Dartford end long wait for league win

Dartford ended their long wait for an Isthmian Premier victory thanks to a goal-of-the-season contender on Saturday.

Manager Pennock’s patient approach

Manager Pennock’s patient approach

Ady Pennock is confident Dartford’s young guns will start firing for them again soon.

Crawley handed new England contract

Crawley handed new England contract

Kent batsman Zak Crawley has had his England central contract extended until the end of 2025.

Pennock: Time for blast-off?

Pennock: Time for blast-off?

Boss Ady Pennock may be forced to take explosive action if Dartford’s habit of making slow starts continues.

Champ Langford in dreamland

Champ Langford in dreamland

Dartford racer Thomas Langford has been quickest on track this year - but his BRSCC Mazda MX-5 title success was slow to sink in!

Hill’s home truths

Hill’s home truths

Captain Josh Hill has called upon Dartford’s Isthmian Premier squad to “grow up” as their miserable form continues.

Bowler signs new Kent contract

Bowler signs new Kent contract

Fast bowler Nathan Gilchrist has extended his Kent contract.

Kent’s new ‘leadership model’ for 2025

Kent’s new ‘leadership model’ for 2025

Two former Kent men’s players have been confirmed as part of the club’s staff as part of Kent Women’s “leadership model” for their 2025 campaign.

‘Mobile chicane’ wins thrilling Festival as Smith soaks up massive pressure

‘Mobile chicane’ wins thrilling Festival as Smith soaks up massive pressure

Josh Smith made his Van Diemen "as wide as a bus" to secure his second Formula Ford Festival win in a thrilling final at Brands Hatch.

FA Vase and Southern Counties East round-up

FA Vase and Southern Counties East round-up

Rochester United won an astonishing FA Vase tie at Lordswood on penalties after fighting back from 3-0 down to lead.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

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

Bowler signs new Kent deal - after injury-hit year

Bowler signs new Kent deal - after injury-hit year

A seam bowler has signed a Kent contract extension - despite missing the entire 2024 season due to injury!

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Cook: Blast a missed opportunity

Cook: Blast a missed opportunity

Director of cricket Simon Cook felt Kent Spitfires’ T20 Blast display was the most disappointing aspect of their 2024 season.

Yusuff’s a class act

Yusuff’s a class act

Striker Ade Yusuff has revealed he used to teach two of his new Dartford team-mates.

Compton extends Kent deal

Compton extends Kent deal

Opening batsman Ben Compton has penned a contract extension at Kent.

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Trio leave Dartford

Trio leave Dartford

Dartford boss Ady Pennock has released three players from his squad.

Bell-Drummond: I will learn from Kent’s tough year

Bell-Drummond: I will learn from Kent’s tough year

Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond insists he will learn from Kent’s County Championship Division 1 relegation.

Walker: I’ve got plenty to offer

Walker: I’ve got plenty to offer

Departing Kent head coach Matt Walker is “open to anything” as he plots the next move of his cricket career.

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Hill claims BTCC crown in thrilling finale - and plans 2025 title defence

Hill claims BTCC crown in thrilling finale - and plans 2025 title defence

Jake Hill claimed his first British Touring Car Championship title in a thrilling finale at Brands Hatch and now plans to defend the crown next year.

Southern Counties East League weekend round-up

Southern Counties East League weekend round-up

Ollie Freeman was at the double to help Premier Division leaders VCD maintain their unbeaten league start with a win over Larkfield & New Hythe.

FA Trophy weekend round-up

FA Trophy weekend round-up

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

Dartford boss out but not down

Dartford boss out but not down

Manager Ady Pennock was full of praise for Dartford’s FA Cup display - despite his team exiting the competition.

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‘I know the club has a rich history’

‘I know the club has a rich history’

An Isthmian South East side have moved swiftly to appoint a new manager.

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Side in a league of their own!

Side in a league of their own!

Harbledown CC have been celebrating a title-winning season - once again!

Finch and Jeer win top gongs at Kent awards dinner

Finch and Jeer win top gongs at Kent awards dinner

Kent have held their end-of-season awards dinner at The Spitfire Ground.

Boardroom changes lead to resignation of boss

Boardroom changes lead to resignation of boss

An Isthmian South East side are on the look-out for a new manager.

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Teenager Denly commits to stay with Kent

Teenager Denly commits to stay with Kent

All-rounder Jaydn Denly has become the latest player to commit to play for Kent during their 2025 season.

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Crawley pens new Kent deal

Crawley pens new Kent deal

England batsman Zak Crawley has signed a Kent contract extension.

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Kent make first signing ahead of 2025 campaign

Kent make first signing ahead of 2025 campaign

An explosive right-handed batsman has joined Kent on a three-year contract.

Relegated Kent secure season-ending draw

Relegated Kent secure season-ending draw

Relegated Kent’s County Championship Division 1 stay is officially over after they shook hands with hosts Durham for a rain-affected draw.

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Parkinson shines as Kent bowl out Durham

Parkinson shines as Kent bowl out Durham

Matt Parkinson took six wickets as play finally began on day three of relegated Kent’s season-ending County Championship Division 1 game at Durham.

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‘It’s a little more nuance than clear the decks and start again’

‘It’s a little more nuance than clear the decks and start again’

Director of cricket Simon Cook has explained why there will not be a big overhaul of Kent’s squad after County Championship Division 1 relegation.

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Pennock: Let’s be quick out the blocks

Pennock: Let’s be quick out the blocks

Manager Ady Pennock has urged his Dartford players to start their big FA Cup tie on the front foot this weekend.

Walker wants Kent pride in dead rubber

Walker wants Kent pride in dead rubber

Departing coach Matt Walker doesn’t expect the fact there is virtually nothing on their last match this season to impact Kent players’ mentality.

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Pennock: First-half display costly in Darts defeat

Pennock: First-half display costly in Darts defeat

Manager Ady Pennock admits a poor first-half performance proved costly in Dartford’s home Isthmian Premier defeat to early strugglers Bowers & Pitsea.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

A stoppage-time goal from Luke Baptiste snatched a point for second-placed Isthmian Premier side Dover at Carshalton.

Report: Dartford fall to dramatic defeat

Report: Dartford fall to dramatic defeat

Two first-half goals by former Dartford Academy midfielder Alfie Evans consigned the Darts to an Isthmian Premier defeat to Bowers & Pitsea.

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