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Campaign-opening loss for Kent

Campaign-opening loss for Kent

Kent Spitfires were edged out by Somerset in their campaign-opening Metro Bank One-Day Cup match at Taunton.

Gillingham winger looking to make the most of a clean slate under a new boss

Gillingham winger looking to make the most of a clean slate under a new boss

Jayden Clarke has revealed how training with new team-mate Aaron Rowe over the summer has helped give him an extra edge in pre-season.

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Leaning: Let’s turn a corner

Leaning: Let’s turn a corner

Captain Jack Leaning hopes the beginning of Kent’s Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign can give them fresh impetus as they aim to kickstart their season.

Will-power comes to the fore

Will-power comes to the fore

There was a long-awaited half-century for Will Hilton as St Lawrence & Highland Court 1sts completed the league double over Canterbury 1sts.

Team comes first for Gillingham new boy

Team comes first for Gillingham new boy

Gillingham’s new boy Jack Nolan admits he’d be happy with half the numbers he managed with former side Accrington last season.

Kent’s Muyeye loss is gain for Invincibles

Kent’s Muyeye loss is gain for Invincibles

Jack Leaning says Kent team-mate Tawanda Muyeye is one of the best young players in the country - as the in-form batsman starts his Hundred campaign.

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No need to stress over absent players insists Gillingham manager

No need to stress over absent players insists Gillingham manager

Gillingham have had a number of players missing from their recent pre-season games but there’s no panic from boss Mark Bonner.

Spirits remain high at Minster after league defeat with payback on their minds

Spirits remain high at Minster after league defeat with payback on their minds

Minster’s winning run ended on Saturday - and the captain knows they’ll be fired up to put things right this weekend.

Bonner: A nice evening’s work for Gillingham

Bonner: A nice evening’s work for Gillingham

Gillingham bossed the second half against non-league Dartford and the manager wants his team to be just as dominant from the off.

Report: Jayden Clarke nets quickfire double for Gillingham at Dartford

Report: Jayden Clarke nets quickfire double for Gillingham at Dartford

Gillingham got the better of Isthmian Premier Division Dartford after a dominant second half display.

Gillingham’s midweek game at Dartford offers trialist another chance to impress

Gillingham’s midweek game at Dartford offers trialist another chance to impress

Gillingham’s weekend goalscorer Euan Williams is set for another appearance on Tuesday night as the former Charlton youngster seeks a new club.

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Gillingham sign prolific non-league forward

Gillingham sign prolific non-league forward

Gillingham’s new signing won the Golden Boot in the Isthmian Premier Division after helping fire Enfield Town to promotion.

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Gillingham’s manager outlines what he expects in the second half of pre-season

Gillingham’s manager outlines what he expects in the second half of pre-season

Gillingham begin the second half of their pre-season programme today as the relentless work continues.

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Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Minster’s Kent League Premier Division lead was cut to 11 points as they were thrashed at sixth-placed Bexley.

Midfield duo in race against time to be fit for Gillingham opener

Midfield duo in race against time to be fit for Gillingham opener

Gillingham have two midfield players battling to be fit before the start of the season.

Gillingham boss pleased to see youth players take their chance

Gillingham boss pleased to see youth players take their chance

Some of Gillingham’s young players came to the fore on Saturday in another pleasing workout Mark Bonner’s side.

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Gillingham manager comments on Bradley Dack speculation

Gillingham manager comments on Bradley Dack speculation

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner has said Bradley Dack is one of several players he has spoken with in recent days.

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Report: Impressive Gillingham overcome big pre-season test

Report: Impressive Gillingham overcome big pre-season test

Gillingham produced an encouraging performance to defeat Championship side Watford at Priestfield on Saturday.

Tough Kent T20 Blast campaign ends on a high

Tough Kent T20 Blast campaign ends on a high

There was a big victory for Kent Spitfires as they ended a Vitality T20 Blast season to forget in strong fashion against Surrey at Canterbury.

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Teenage all-rounder signs rookie Kent deal

Teenage all-rounder signs rookie Kent deal

A Kent Academy scholar is expected to play for the club in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup after signing a rookie deal.

Gillingham stadium renamed as sponsor returns

Gillingham stadium renamed as sponsor returns

Gillingham Football Club have agreed a new long-term sponsorship deal with MEMS Power Generation.

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Celebration time at Lydden Hill

Celebration time at Lydden Hill

The UK’s first event dedicated to celebrating rallycross - which was born in Kent - is taking place this weekend.

Injuries put squad depth to test

Injuries put squad depth to test

Opportunity knocks for some of St Lawrence & Highland Court’s players to stake first-team claims.

“The most comprehensive book to ever be published on the Gills”

“The most comprehensive book to ever be published on the Gills”

Gillingham’s past 30 years have been chronicled in a new book titled Home of the Shouting Men 2.

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Midfielder looking to take his game to the next level after Gillingham exit

Midfielder looking to take his game to the next level after Gillingham exit

Dom Jefferies confirmed his Gillingham exit on Thursday after signing for a League 1 club.

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Kent name One-Day Cup head coach

Kent name One-Day Cup head coach

Kent have appointed their interim head coach for the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

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Gillingham’s the place to be for ambitious striker

Gillingham’s the place to be for ambitious striker

Gillingham’s summer signing Elliott Nevitt believes he’s at a club whose ambitions match his own.

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Minster captain not fazed by title talk

Minster captain not fazed by title talk

Minster captain Dave Masters has no issue with title-talk among his team after another big weekend win in the Kent Cricket League Premier Division.

Rogers: I would play for free!

Rogers: I would play for free!

Bowling all-rounder Tom Rogers has joked he would return to Kent for free despite their miserable T20 Blast season.

Rain-affected T20 Blast defeat for Spitfires

Rain-affected T20 Blast defeat for Spitfires

A rain-affected game saw Kent Spitfires suffer a 13-run T20 Vitality Blast defeat against Glamorgan in front of the television cameras at Canterbury.

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Town on the up in tight league

Town on the up in tight league

Captain Tom Chapman thinks there will still be plenty more twists and turns during the rest of Sandwich Town’s season - despite back-to-back wins.

Gillingham take a break from intense pre-season training

Gillingham take a break from intense pre-season training

Gillingham players get a welcome breather today after a full-on return to training.

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Bonner explains Coleman’s absence for Gillingham and some positional changes

Bonner explains Coleman’s absence for Gillingham and some positional changes

Gillingham midfielder Ethan Coleman is playing catch-up this pre-season.

Gillingham considering move for West Ham youngster

Gillingham considering move for West Ham youngster

Gillingham’s weekend game against Millwall was a chance to take a closer look at a young forward from West Ham United.

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Basement boys Bickley Park pulled off a surprise Kent League Premier Division win at home against third-placed St Lawrence & Highland Court.

Players flock to celebration of girl power

Players flock to celebration of girl power

More than 120 players attended a Canterbury Eagles-organised women and girls’ football celebration event.

Rival fans unite at Priestfield as England go for glory

Rival fans unite at Priestfield as England go for glory

Manager Mark Bonner enjoyed the “random” act of togetherness as Gillingham and Millwall fans sang for England ahead of today’s Euro 2024 final.

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Gillingham boss focused on fitness after admitting Millwall game was no thriller

Gillingham boss focused on fitness after admitting Millwall game was no thriller

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner admitted Saturday’s match against Millwall wasn’t the prettiest.

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