Justin Edinburgh believes Saturday’s win over Southend will have helped get rid of the hangover from last season.

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas claimed a goal and an assist as Gills got their season off to a winning start.

Luke Norris has completed a move to rivals Swindon Town for an undisclosed fee.

Maidstone's first game in the National League ended in a 1-1 draw against York City.

Maidstone United face York City in their National League opener today - just don't expect Dumebi Dumaka to remember much if he scores.

Kent secured their third win of the season in Specsavers County Championship Division 2 when they beat Worcestershire by 10 wickets.

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally admits it's getting harder to build a squad with the salaries some players demand.

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally expects Bradley Dack to have a good start to the League 1 season.

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Summer signing Tom Murphy is convinced Maidstone have nothing to worry about in the National League.

Skipper Sam Northeast says Kent’s players will relish the opportunity to take on Yorkshire’s star-studded side in the Royal London One-Day Cup.

A phone call from Justin Edinburgh finally persuaded keeper Stuart Nelson to re-sign for Gillingham, a year after the manager wanted him out.

Gills boss Justin Edinburgh hopes their injury nightmare helps bring the squad together when it matters.

Maidstone won’t settle for National League survival – boss Jay Saunders has set a target of a top-10 finish.

Bill Williams has called for patience while Maidstone adapt to National League football.

Gills captain Josh Wright believes the way the team ended their previous season will drive them on this time around.

Kent spinner James Tredwell says he is hugely honoured to have been granted a benefit year in 2017.

Gillingham are considering a rethink of the way they approach pre-season following a summer of frustration.

Ben Greenhalgh was just waiting for the opportunity to rejoin Maidstone and says he'll be hoping to make the No.10 role his own.

Gills chairman Paul Scally hopes to inject extra cash into the playing budget to bolster their injury-hit squad.