There is plenty for Herne Bay to build on - despite missing out on the Isthmian South East play-offs this season - manager Steve Lovell believes.

Herne Bay Youth needed extra-time before getting their hands on the trophy after a pulsating Kent Merit Under-16 Girls Cup Final.

Margate’s Isthmian Premier survival hopes were dealt a blow - but Chatham secured a play-off place and Isthmian South East’s top two locked horns.

There will be no training for Herne Bay this week as manager Steve Lovell tries to avoid further potential injury issues during their season run-in.

Manager Steve Lovell thinks Herne Bay need to win at least three of their final four games to stand a chance of making the play-offs.

Margate extended their unbeaten Isthmian Premier run in their battle against relegation to three matches as they drew at home to Cray Wanderers.

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.