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Luke Cawdell joined the KM as a trainee journalist in 2004 and progressed to become a senior multi-media reporter covering countywide sport

Ainsworth: I’ll manage squad – not blow the budget

17 July 2025
Ainsworth: I’ll manage squad – not blow the budget

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth is prepared to be patient in the transfer market rather than encouraging the club to pay over the odds.

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Sheppey skipper urges ruthless mindset before Gillingham visit

17 July 2025
Sheppey skipper urges ruthless mindset before Gillingham visit

Sheppey captain Danny Leonard is keen for the team to develop a winning mentality in pre-season.

Sheppey United honour club legend in first annual cup clash

16 July 2025
Sheppey United honour club legend in first annual cup clash

A legendary manager’s achievements were celebrated on Saturday as Sheppey United claimed the inaugural Ernie Batten Cup.

Gillingham edged out by Southampton in two 60-minute matches

15 July 2025
Gillingham edged out by Southampton in two 60-minute matches

Gillingham played two 60-minute matches against Southampton on Tuesday afternoon.

‘The King of Non-League’ – Wing Wizard Ryan Hayes retires after two decades of magic

15 July 2025
‘The King of Non-League’ – Wing Wizard Ryan Hayes retires after two decades of magic

Wing wizard Ryan Hayes has announced his retirement after two decades of playing non-league football.

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Cricketing milestone as grammar school claims county title

15 July 2025
Cricketing milestone as grammar school claims county title

Rainham Mark Grammar School celebrated a landmark sporting achievement after clinching their first-ever cricket title.

Five-star Chatham return to action after community day success

15 July 2025
Five-star Chatham return to action after community day success

Chatham Town are back in action at home tonight after a fantastic Saturday on and off the pitch.

Former Gillingham players join PFA free agent training camp

15 July 2025
Former Gillingham players join PFA free agent training camp

Several former Gillingham players have joined up with the PFA for pre-season training this week.

Gillingham defender Sam Gale happy to guide the next generation

15 July 2025
Gillingham defender Sam Gale happy to guide the next generation

Sam Gale has seen the next generation coming through at Gillingham and likes what he sees.

Gillingham hope to welcome back trio as they prepare for Southampton clash

14 July 2025
Gillingham hope to welcome back trio as they prepare for Southampton clash

More senior players could be available this week as Gillingham prepare for a trip to Southampton.

Wembley reminder fuels Ainsworth’s vision for Gillingham

14 July 2025
Wembley reminder fuels Ainsworth’s vision for Gillingham

Manager Gareth Ainsworth was given a powerful reminder of Gillingham’s potential ahead of his first home pre-season match on Saturday.

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Ainsworth buoyed by Gillingham's display in goalless draw with Reading

12 July 2025
Ainsworth buoyed by Gillingham's display in goalless draw with Reading

Gillingham’s draw against Reading gave manager Gareth Ainsworth a good feeling about what the team could achieve in the future.

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Report: Gillingham hold higher-league opposition to Priestfield draw

12 July 2025
Report: Gillingham hold higher-league opposition to Priestfield draw

Gillingham’s pre-season match against Reading at Priestfield ended level.

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Free entry, family fun and football as Chatham welcome Coventry City

11 July 2025
Free entry, family fun and football as Chatham welcome Coventry City

Saturday’s ‘the perfect time’ to show some support to Chatham Town.

Gillingham’s new striker sets the tone in pre-season opener

11 July 2025
Gillingham’s new striker sets the tone in pre-season opener

A relentless debut showing from Gillingham newcomer Seb Palmer-Houlden should be the norm, according to the striker.

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Jayden Clarke joins National League side after Gillingham exit

10 July 2025
Jayden Clarke joins National League side after Gillingham exit

Gillingham’s leading goalscorer from last season Jayden Clarke has joined National League side Forest Green Rovers.

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Ainsworth may have to cut before he adds at Gillingham

10 July 2025
Ainsworth may have to cut before he adds at Gillingham

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth hopes to have at least one more new face in the squad before the League 2 season gets under way.

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Dover manager praises effort but bemoans costly moment against Gillingham

09 July 2025
Dover manager praises effort but bemoans costly moment against Gillingham

Dover manager Jake Leberl hopes his side are quick learners after admitting the manner of their defeat to Gillingham on Tuesday was frustrating.

Sheppey derby to honour club legend with inaugural Ernie Batten Cup

09 July 2025
Sheppey derby to honour club legend with inaugural Ernie Batten Cup

There’s a pre-season friendly match with added meaning at Sheppey United this Saturday.

No new injuries a ‘big thing’ for Gillingham's Ainsworth after pre-season opener

08 July 2025
No new injuries a ‘big thing’ for Gillingham's Ainsworth after pre-season opener

Finishing Tuesday’s opening pre-season match without any more injuries was a big deal for Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth.

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