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Ainsworth drops keeper hint

Ainsworth drops keeper hint

The battle for the no.1 goalkeeping spot could resume soon after manager Gareth Ainsworth hinted at a quicker-than-expected return for Glenn Morris.

Gillingham outclassed but Ainsworth takes lessons from defeat

Gillingham outclassed but Ainsworth takes lessons from defeat

Gillingham’s Trophy exit defeat at the hands of big-spending Wycombe Wanderers was a learning experience for everyone, said the manager.

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Report: Higher-league opponents end Gillingham’s Trophy hopes

Report: Higher-league opponents end Gillingham’s Trophy hopes

Gillingham were eliminated from the group stage of the Vertu Trophy following a home defeat against Wycombe Wanderers.

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Trio’s title joy at Lydden Hill finale

Trio’s title joy at Lydden Hill finale

Fans cheered home heroes to title successes as the British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy and supporting events concluded at the weekend.

Trophy fate in the balance as Ainsworth takes on former club

Trophy fate in the balance as Ainsworth takes on former club

Gillingham’s progress in this season’s EFL Trophy depends on the result of tonight’s game against the manager’s former club.

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Turner repays faith with crucial clean sheet

Turner repays faith with crucial clean sheet

Jake Turner made his first league appearance of the season for Gillingham at the weekend and silenced a few doubters.

KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Lightning strikes twice for Canterbury

Lightning strikes twice for Canterbury

Canterbury made the better start for the second game in a row - but once again ended up on the wrong end of the result in National League 2 East.

Gillingham boss aims to make penalties count

Gillingham boss aims to make penalties count

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth says they’ll be working hard on making sure they make the penalties count.

‘I had to switch it on” – Clark turns it around with Gillingham winner

‘I had to switch it on” – Clark turns it around with Gillingham winner

Gillingham defender Max Clark says he had to “switch it on” after a poor opening half on Saturday and did just that as he went from zero to hero.

Star power on Gillingham bench gives Ainsworth selection headaches

Star power on Gillingham bench gives Ainsworth selection headaches

Gillingham’s substitutes’ bench should be the envy of League 2, says their manager Gareth Ainsworth.

‘That one’s for them’ – Ainsworth hails staff after Gillingham win

‘That one’s for them’ – Ainsworth hails staff after Gillingham win

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth dedicated Saturday’s win to the coaching staff who have held the fort in his absence.

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Report: Clark fires home winner on Ainsworth’s return

Report: Clark fires home winner on Ainsworth’s return

Gillingham got back to winning ways by clinching maximum points at Bristol Rovers on Gareth Ainsworth’s return to the fold.

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Matchday Live: Bristol Rovers v Gillingham, Maidstone v Chippenham, Dover v Enfield Town, Dartford v Wingate & Finchley

Matchday Live: Bristol Rovers v Gillingham, Maidstone v Chippenham, Dover v Enfield Town, Dartford v Wingate & Finchley

Follow today’s football action, including Gillingham’s trip to Bristol Rovers, in our live blog.

‘His story’s better than mine!’ Ainsworth set to face heart-survivor on Gillingham return

‘His story’s better than mine!’ Ainsworth set to face heart-survivor on Gillingham return

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth returns from surgery to face a side bolstered by the arrival of a player who’s been through his own heart battle.

Homecoming for Gillingham striker ahead of Bristol Rovers clash

Homecoming for Gillingham striker ahead of Bristol Rovers clash

Gillingham’s Bristol-born striker Seb Palmer-Houlden insists ‘it’s just another game’ ahead of his first senior match in his home city.

‘The performance levels were truly amazing’

‘The performance levels were truly amazing’

Students from Canterbury delivered outstanding performances at the Canton Martial Arts National Championships in Ashford.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

Attacking boost for Gillingham’s returning manager

Attacking boost for Gillingham’s returning manager

Gillingham’s returning boss Gareth Ainsworth is excited to have more firepower at his disposal this week.

Ainsworth ‘fixed and ready to go’

Ainsworth ‘fixed and ready to go’

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has confirmed he’ll be at the game this Saturday - but doctor’s orders mean he won’t be on the touchline yet.

‘Winless run can toughen Gillingham up’

‘Winless run can toughen Gillingham up’

Gillingham will be better for the experience if they can get over their poor form and start winning again, says assistant boss Richard Dobson.

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Gillingham move away-day to fill FA Cup weekend void

Gillingham move away-day to fill FA Cup weekend void

Gillingham have switched their away game at Colchester United to fill a blank weekend.

‘Up the Gills!’ – Ainsworth back at training following heart surgery

‘Up the Gills!’ – Ainsworth back at training following heart surgery

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has returned to oversee training this week following heart surgery.

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Bell-Drummond’s road to recovery

Bell-Drummond’s road to recovery

Kent’s red-ball captain Daniel Bell-Drummond is optimistic he will play some cricket overseas this winter.

Henrich reflects on memorable summer

Henrich reflects on memorable summer

With winter approaching, runner Charlotte Henrich can look back on another superb summer season.

‘It’s not always going to be like this’ insists Gills striker

‘It’s not always going to be like this’ insists Gills striker

Striker Elliott Nevitt insists Gillingham’s luck will turn if they keep fighting the way they did in their FA Cup defeat at Newport.

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Dobson faces fresh injury headache after Newport tie

Dobson faces fresh injury headache after Newport tie

Gillingham picked up a couple more injuries in their weekend FA Cup defeat at Newport County.

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Gillingham fuming after controversial penalty call at Newport

Gillingham fuming after controversial penalty call at Newport

Gillingham were left frustrated by a refereeing decision that proved costly in their penalty shootout loss at Newport.

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Report: Gillingham beaten on penalties in FA Cup

Report: Gillingham beaten on penalties in FA Cup

Gillingham are out of the FA Cup after a penalty shootout defeat at League 2 rivals Newport County.

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Matchday Live: Newport v Gillingham, Grimsby v Ebbsfleet, Buxton v Chatham, Maidstone v Tonbridge

Matchday Live: Newport v Gillingham, Grimsby v Ebbsfleet, Buxton v Chatham, Maidstone v Tonbridge

Follow all the action, including three FA Cup first-round ties, in our live blog.

Gillingham prospect takes next step with Angels switch

Gillingham prospect takes next step with Angels switch

Gillingham’s young defender Logan Dobbs has taken a step up in his development after joining a new loan club.

Teenager signs first pro Kent deal

Teenager signs first pro Kent deal

Talented young all-rounder Olly Curtiss has signed his first professional Kent contract.

Leaning makes early Kent departure

Leaning makes early Kent departure

Experienced batting all-rounder Jack Leaning has left Kent after six years with the county.

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Canterbury head coach rallies the troops

Canterbury head coach rallies the troops

Head coach Matt Corker admits it’s important Canterbury Rugby Club swiftly rediscover top form after back-to-back defeats.

‘Don’t do anything stupid!’ Dobson urges Gillingham to stay smart

‘Don’t do anything stupid!’ Dobson urges Gillingham to stay smart

Gillingham’s players have been reminded about picking up any unnecessary bookings.

The ‘freak’ findings behind Gillingham’s poor form

The ‘freak’ findings behind Gillingham’s poor form

Gillingham have been crunching the numbers this week in search of answers to their recent dip in form.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

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