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‘That’s the first time I’ve lost it with them’

‘That’s the first time I’ve lost it with them’

New boss Adrian Pennock “had a right go” at his Dartford players for the first time during their defeat by Maidstone.

Footballer banned after “spastic” comment

Footballer banned after “spastic” comment

Ignorance of a word’s meaning was no defence to a footballer charged with a comment referring to disability.

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Kent’s new era and approach

Kent’s new era and approach

Head coach Matt Walker believes Kent are heading in a “different direction” with Daniel Bell-Drummond as their new club captain.

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Pennock: ‘We need the supporters more than ever’

Pennock: ‘We need the supporters more than ever’

Manager Ady Pennock is urging Dartford’s fans to turn up in their numbers this weekend for the relegation-threatened side’s derby against Maidstone.

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Rival club docked 10 points

Rival club docked 10 points

A rival club has been dragged into the relegation battle after being docked 10 points.

Kent’s ideal combination

Kent’s ideal combination

The close-season arrivals of George Garrett and Michael Cohen are “a nice two-fold signing” to strengthen Kent’s bowling attack, Matt Walker says.

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Pennock makes first signing

Pennock makes first signing

Dartford manager Ady Pennock has made his first signing – from another National League South club.

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Pennock gets fans’ eye view

Pennock gets fans’ eye view

New Dartford boss Ady Pennock already knows the mood of the fanbase - after watching games alongside supporters!

Ex-boss Dowson set for Darts reunion

Ex-boss Dowson set for Darts reunion

Former Dartford manager Alan Dowson is back in football management.

Ady relishing the challenge

Ady relishing the challenge

New boss Ady Pennock says he’s got 11 games to turn Dartford’s fortunes around - and he can’t wait to get started.

Footballer banned after threats to referee

Footballer banned after threats to referee

A remorseful Sunday League player received a 98-day ban after an FA commission found him guilty of abusing a referee - threatening to knock him out.

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Kent name new captain

Kent name new captain

A Margate-born spinner has been appointed as Kent captain as part of a new leadership model for the side.

‘Re-energised’ Billings tipped to rise again

‘Re-energised’ Billings tipped to rise again

A re-energised Sam Billings is being backed to return to his best for Kent Spitfires this summer.

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Dartford name their new manager

Dartford name their new manager

Dartford’s seven-week wait for a new boss is over – but he’ll have to wait a little longer for his first game in charge.

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Dartford close in on new boss

Dartford close in on new boss

Dartford could appoint their new boss before this weekend’s clash with managerless Worthing.

Rising Australian pace bowler signs for Kent

Rising Australian pace bowler signs for Kent

Kent’s new signing has been making rapid progress in Australia and his new team-mates are thrilled to have him onboard.

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Home defeat tough to take for Dartford

Home defeat tough to take for Dartford

Caretaker Dartford boss Tony Burman admitted Tuesday’s home defeat to Aveley was a “bitter pill to swallow”.

Report: Late twist dents Darts’ survival hopes

Report: Late twist dents Darts’ survival hopes

Dartford remain dangerously close to the National League South relegation zone after snatching defeat from the jaws of victory on Tuesday night.

Kent assistants in state of flux

Kent assistants in state of flux

Coach Matt Walker says the additions of Kent’s new coaches will offer the squad a freshness - but those who take such roles may not stick around.

Rossi to race at Brands Hatch again as 2024 calendar confirmed

Rossi to race at Brands Hatch again as 2024 calendar confirmed

Valentino Rossi will race at Brands Hatch for a third successive season in one of the highlights of the circuit's 2024 calendar.

Golden opportunities await!

Golden opportunities await!

Trainers Rab and Liz McNair are yet to win greyhound racing’s Golden Jacket - but they’ve two chances to bag the £20,000 up for grabs this weekend.

Kent close to overseas signing

Kent close to overseas signing

Talks are at “an advanced stage” for Kent to make another overseas signing, chief executive Simon Storey has revealed.

Fresh face raises Darts’ spirits

Fresh face raises Darts’ spirits

The arrival of local lad Tom Clifford has been welcomed by Dartford caretaker boss Tony Burman.

Kent hit the Jack-pot with Leaning

Kent hit the Jack-pot with Leaning

Coach Matt Walker has described the signing of vice-captain Jack Leaning as one of the best in charge of Kent.

Burman: ‘The pressure was really on’

Burman: ‘The pressure was really on’

Caretaker manager Tony Burman admits the pressure was on Dartford as they earned a much-needed derby win at Dover.

Report: Coulson’s spot-kick gives Dartford much-needed win

Report: Coulson’s spot-kick gives Dartford much-needed win

Captain Luke Coulson’s late penalty earned Dartford a much-needed National League South win away to Kent rivals Dover.

Collective responsibility crucial to avoid the drop

Collective responsibility crucial to avoid the drop

Dartford caretaker boss Tony Burman says only a unified approach will do if they are to escape relegation.

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Irving on new boss search

Irving on new boss search

Dartford co-chairman Steve Irving has given an update on the club’s hunt for a new manager.

Russo finds the target on Kent return

Russo finds the target on Kent return

Alessia Russo scored on her return to Kent on Wednesday night.

Report: More misery for Dartford

Report: More misery for Dartford

Goalshy Dartford again failed to find the net as they lost at home to Chippenham on Tuesday night.

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County’s aces honoured at awards ceremony

County’s aces honoured at awards ceremony

Find out who won what at Kent Tennis’ annual awards last weekend.

Kent send players overseas

Kent send players overseas

Some of Kent’s squad are set to train abroad before the start of their 2024 pre-season programme.

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Burman: The league table doesn’t lie

Burman: The league table doesn’t lie

Dartford caretaker boss Tony Burman says the threat of a National League South relegation battle is the reality check the club need.

Shomotun in at the deep end

Shomotun in at the deep end

New forward Fumnaya Shomotun made his Dartford bow earlier than expected after Bromley loanee George Alexander’s Princes Park exit.

Half-centuries from Crawley not enough for England

Half-centuries from Crawley not enough for England

Two half-centuries from Kent opening batsman Zak Crawley were not good enough for England in their second Test defeat in India.

Barzey injury is par for the course

Barzey injury is par for the course

Caretaker boss Tony Burman is staying pragmatic after winger Brandon Barzey became the latest player to join the Dartford injury list.

Kent's faith in Finch

Kent's faith in Finch

Harry Finch is set to be Kent’s wicketkeeper-batsman for red-ball cricket this summer.

‘I knew my time was up when fans called me a s*** manager’

‘I knew my time was up when fans called me a s*** manager’

Ex-Dartford boss Alan Dowson has spoken about his exit from the club, what he could have done differently while in charge and who should take over.

Mote CC ladies go on tour

Mote CC ladies go on tour

Mote Cricket Club Women’s first team are taking their talents overseas next month.

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