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Gillingham’s hierarchy have expressed their “extreme disappointment” over discriminatory comments alleged to have been aimed towards a match official.

New faces but same mission for Maxwell’s Sittingbourne

There’s been plenty of change at Sittingbourne this summer but they head into a new season with the same manager and the same goals.

Ramsgate aiming high ahead of next-level challenge

Ramsgate have added experience and exciting local talent to the squad ahead of their new season in the Isthmian League Premier Division.

‘We’ve got to believe in ourselves’ – Osborne rallies Sheppey ahead of league opener

Assistant manager Tommy Osborne says Sheppey United must back themselves to compete this season, regardless of budgets.

‘He does everything right’ - Little earns armband and praise from Gills boss

05 August 2025

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth felt there was no reason to change the captain this season.

‘He goes with our best wishes’ – Striker leaves Brickies after three weeks

04 August 2025

Sittingbourne boss Ryan Maxwell has explained the decision to part ways with striker Chris Dickson - just three weeks after his signing was announced.

Ainsworth looking for ‘a bit of magic around the box’

04 August 2025

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth accepts they need more creativity in the team and there’s work being done to make that happen.

Ainsworth hails Gillingham’s ‘ridiculous’ away support

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth had his say on the fans who backed the team at Accrington on Saturday.

Gillingham boss says the quality will improve after gritty opening-day draw

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth was satisfied with a point on the opening day at Accrington Stanley – but admitted it wasn’t a classic.

Report: Gillingham fight back in season opener

Gillingham came back from a goal down to take a point from their League 2 opener at Accrington Stanley.

Matchday Live: Accrington v Gillingham

Follow all the action as it happens from Gillingham’s trip to Accrington in our live blog.

Young Gillingham players join non-league clubs

A trio of Gillingham’s young professionals are starting new loan spells in non-league.

Darts face local rivals in final pre-season clash

01 August 2025

Dartford are hoping a tough game against local rivals Ebbsfleet will be perfect preparation for the new season.

Gillingham manager urges calm ahead of season opener

01 August 2025

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth is excited to get the new season under way but is urging perspective ahead of Saturday’s trip to Accrington.

Gillingham still one short – Ainsworth eyes another addition

01 August 2025

Manager Gareth Ainsworth hopes to add one more player to his squad in the transfer window.

Gillingham captain set to be named ahead of league opener

Manager Gareth Ainsworth plans to name his Gillingham captain on Saturday.

Manager keeps cards close ahead of Gillingham opener at Accrington

There’s only one senior player that Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has definitely ruled out for the trip to Accrington Stanley.

Chatham Town boss pleased with progress after Bromley win

Chatham Town boss Kevin Hake says his side are building momentum at just the right time.

Ainsworth urges patience ahead of Gillingham’s new season

Gareth Ainsworth believes he’ll turn Gillingham’s fortunes around - but ahead of the new season he’s also cautioned those expecting instant success.

Late stand-in Brooks saves the day as Blair stun promotion hopefuls