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Matthew Panting

Matthew Panting has covered sport in Kent over the past four decades. He joined the KM's sports desk in 2004.

Why hard graft is easy for Callum

14 February 2025
Why hard graft is easy for Callum

Dartford forward Callum Jones has revealed why his work rate is so impressive.

Football fixtures and results

14 February 2025
Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Darts look for record-breaking win

11 February 2025
Darts look for record-breaking win

Dartford will look to extend their advantage at the top of Isthmian Premier on Tuesday night – and make club history in the process.

‘We’re not silly - we haven’t won anything’

09 February 2025
‘We’re not silly - we haven’t won anything’

Dartford manager Ady Pennock insists he won’t be counting down the games as they enter the business end of the season.

Southern Counties East League round-up

08 February 2025
Southern Counties East League round-up

Rusthall produced an amazing comeback to win 4-3 - after trailing 3-0 with just 10 minutes left!

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Isthmian League round-up

08 February 2025
Isthmian League round-up

Leaders Ramsgate remain four points clear after coming from behind to defeat Phoenix Sports on Saturday.

Report: Spot-on Dartford stay top

08 February 2025
Report: Spot-on Dartford stay top

Dartford maintained their position at the top of Isthmian Premier on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Barrow v Gillingham, Tonbridge v Worthing, Dartford v Hashtag

08 February 2025
Matchday Live: Barrow v Gillingham, Tonbridge v Worthing, Dartford v Hashtag

Follow this afternoon’s football action in our live blog, including Gillingham’s trip to Barrow.

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Oystermen daring to dream big

07 February 2025
Oystermen daring to dream big

Jamie Coyle says Wembley is starting to cross his squad’s mind after Whitstable wrote another chapter in this season’s FA Vase success story.

Football fixtures and results

07 February 2025
Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Wembley dream alive for Rees after answering SOS call

05 February 2025
Wembley dream alive for Rees after answering SOS call

Robbie Rees swapped a latte on Ramsgate harbour last Saturday for the chance to move within three games of playing at Wembley.

FA Vase quarter-final draw

03 February 2025
FA Vase quarter-final draw

The draw has been made for the FA Vase quarter-finals, featuring Whitstable and Erith & Belvedere.

‘I'm just delighted for everyone at the club’

02 February 2025
‘I'm just delighted for everyone at the club’

Whitstable Town player-boss Jamie Coyle hailed Saturday’s FA Vase win as one for their supporters.

Report: Whitstable move step closer to Wembley

01 February 2025
Report: Whitstable move step closer to Wembley

Whitstable are through to the quarter-finals of the FA Vase after beating Fleet Town on Saturday.

Only the next game counts

30 January 2025
Only the next game counts

Josh Wright knows his Ebbsfleet side have a mountain to climb to avoid National League relegation - and they’ll take a step-by-step approach.

‘The first goal was going to be crucial’

26 January 2025
‘The first goal was going to be crucial’

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright conceded the first goal was always going to be crucial against Braintree.

Report: More home misery for Ebbsfleet

25 January 2025
Report: More home misery for Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet’s long wait for a National League win continued on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Tranmere v Gillingham, Ebbsfleet v Braintree, Maidstone v Worthing, Dartford v Billericay

25 January 2025
Matchday Live: Tranmere v Gillingham, Ebbsfleet v Braintree, Maidstone v Worthing, Dartford v Billericay

Follow this afternoon’s football as it happens in our live blog here.

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Gills sign Chelsea striker on loan

24 January 2025
Gills sign Chelsea striker on loan

Gillingham boss John Coleman has landed a teenage striker on loan from Premier League Chelsea.

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‘They need to realise they are good footballers’

24 January 2025
‘They need to realise they are good footballers’

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright has been working on his squad’s belief - and a mentality shift is starting to bear fruit.

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