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Vote for your star man in KentOnline’s team of the week

Vote for your star man in KentOnline’s team of the week.

Congratulations to Amadou Kassarate, who won last week’s poll with 17% of the vote after his goal in Folkestone’s 2-0 Isthmian Premier win over Hendon.

KentOnline's team of the week (30/09/24)
KentOnline's team of the week (30/09/24)

Have a look at today’s XI and pick your favourite at the bottom of the page.

Alexis Andre Jr made a fingertip save to deny substitute Josh Reid and dealt well with late pressure in Maidstone’s 1-0 FA Cup third qualifying round win at Herne Bay.

Skipper Ashley Sains saw nine-man Hollands & Blair to a 2-0 Southern Counties East win over Rusthall in their game since manager Luke Jessup was sacked.

Captain and player-coach Liam Friend led the backline impressively as Herne Bay made life difficult for higher-league Maidstone before bowing out of the FA Cup.

Herne Bay captain Liam Friend holds off Maidstone's Matt Bentley. Picture: Helen Cooper
Herne Bay captain Liam Friend holds off Maidstone's Matt Bentley. Picture: Helen Cooper

Margate skipper Harry Hudson produced a commanding display at centre-half in a 1-1 FA Cup draw against a Horsham side from the level above.

Robbie McKenzie made some key contributions in a tight game as Gillingham beat Barrow 2-0 to go top of League 2.

His sublime pass teed up Jayden Clarke for the opener and he scored the second himself after meeting Jack Nolan’s corner.

Ex-West Brom man Toby King scored the crucial opening goal just after half-time to set Cray Wanderers on their way to a 3-0 FA Cup success against Hastings.

Margate captain Harry Hudson (No.6) celebrates Ibrahim Olutade’s goal against Horsham in the FA Cup. Picture: Stuart Watson
Margate captain Harry Hudson (No.6) celebrates Ibrahim Olutade’s goal against Horsham in the FA Cup. Picture: Stuart Watson

Lydd Town captain Sammy Adams continued his outstanding form with a neat finish for the opening goal in a 1-1 draw at Tunbridge Wells in the Southern Counties East Premier Division.

Tricky wideman Neil Spencer broke the deadlock as VCD moved eight points clear at the top of the SCEFL Premier Division with a 2-0 victory at Lordswood.

Rory Smith scored one and was involved in another goal as Deal Town beat Eastbourne Town 4-1 in Isthmian South East.

Half-time substitute Noel Leighton changed the game as Tonbridge came from a goal down to beat Walton & Hersham 2-1 in the FA Cup.

Tonbridge Angels striker Noel Leighton celebrates his winner against Walton & Hersham. Picture: Dave Couldridge
Tonbridge Angels striker Noel Leighton celebrates his winner against Walton & Hersham. Picture: Dave Couldridge

He forced the corner which led to Liam Vincent’s penalty equaliser and scored the winner for his first Angels goal after recovering from injury.

On-loan Gillingham youngster Harry Bridle capped a man-of-the-match performance with a goal from the penalty spot as Sheppey won 2-0 at Phoenix Sports to maintain their 100% record in Isthmian South East.

The Ites’ magnificent form makes manager Ernie Batten our top boss.

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