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Cook on Billings’ England captaincy link

Cook on Billings’ England captaincy link

Simon Cook thinks it’s fantastic Kent’s Sam Billings has been linked with an England captaincy role - but won’t give it much further thought for now.

‘I think that’s an endorsement for us’

‘I think that’s an endorsement for us’

New Kent head coach Adam Hollioake’s legendary status at rivals Surrey should be seen as a positive by fans, insists director of cricket Simon Cook.

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King: Wes can strike it rich

King: Wes can strike it rich

Young Deal forward Wes Hennessey is capable of scoring between 20 and 25 goals in a season at Isthmian South East level, according to boss Steve King.

Picking side proving tricky for Whites

Picking side proving tricky for Whites

Boss Jake Leberl admits he is now facing tough selection calls at Dover on a weekly basis.

Boss Leberl: Win critical to maintaining players’ confidence

Boss Leberl: Win critical to maintaining players’ confidence

Manager Jake Leberl sensed Dover’s players had been on the verge of losing their confidence before a sorely-needed home win.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Dartford missed the opportunity to go top of the Isthmian Premier table on Saturday - but all the other Kent clubs won in the same division!

Report: Hanson scores in Whites’ sorely-needed win

Report: Hanson scores in Whites’ sorely-needed win

Ryan Hanson scored on his return for promotion-chasing Dover to help them claim a much-needed win over Isthmian Premier basement boys Bowers & Pitsea.

Former Whites skipper back again for promotion bid

Former Whites skipper back again for promotion bid

A former captain has made his comeback for promotion-chasing Dover for their Isthmian Premier season run-in.

Family’s footballing affair at Deal

Family’s footballing affair at Deal

The Murray family’s Deal Town links have grown even stronger this season.

County’s hotshots hold court

County’s hotshots hold court

Players celebrated their 2024 highlights when the accolades were handed out at the annual Kent Tennis Awards.

Kent to remember great

Kent to remember great

Kent will remember one of their finest cricketers at Canterbury Cathedral.

Head coach works with Kent players overseas as new president named

Head coach works with Kent players overseas as new president named

A former England all-rounder will be Kent’s club president for 2026 while first-team players have started working with their new head coach in India.

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Hoops aim to get back on track

Hoops aim to get back on track

Steve King expects out-of-form Deal to come up against dangerous opposition in their next match.

Leberl keen to keep forward Fiddes

Leberl keen to keep forward Fiddes

Manager Jake Leberl is optimistic of adding to promotion-chasing Isthmian Premier side Dover Athletic’s frontline.

Ex-Kent head coach Walker’s new role

Ex-Kent head coach Walker’s new role

Matt Walker has landed his first permanent role in cricket since his departure from his Kent head coach position.

Cook backs head coach Hollioake to shine

Cook backs head coach Hollioake to shine

Director of cricket Simon Cook has no qualms over newly-appointed Kent man Adam Hollioake’s relative lack of experience as a head coach.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Dartford lost top spot in the Isthmian Premier after seeing their 21-match unbeaten run ended at Cheshunt.

Leberl: Bitter pill if Whites drop off continues

Leberl: Bitter pill if Whites drop off continues

Boss Jake Leberl concedes it would be bitterly disappointing if Dover failed to make the Isthmian Premier play-offs.

Deal’s youngsters in the spotlight

Deal’s youngsters in the spotlight

Manager Steve King hopes some of Deal’s young players can help them pull off a surprise result this weekend.

Cook: Relegation can start blueprint

Cook: Relegation can start blueprint

Kent director of cricket Simon Cook hopes the short-term pain of County Championship relegation can lead to long-term gains for the county.

Leberl eyes final spot

Leberl eyes final spot

Dover manager Jake Leberl and his side will be out to make the Kent Senior Cup final as they visit higher-division opposition.

The Deal Half-Marathon - in pictures

The Deal Half-Marathon - in pictures

Sunday’s Deal Half-Marathon saw 312 finishers - but which of them make an appearance in Barry Goodwin’s picture gallery?

‘It felt like people couldn’t wait to be negative again’

‘It felt like people couldn’t wait to be negative again’

Manager Jake Leberl felt some Dover fans couldn’t wait to be negative again after their latest home Isthmian Premier defeat.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

A five-goal Isthmian Premier game went the way of frontrunners Dartford, who are unbeaten in an incredible 21 league matches, at Hendon.

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Report: Whites’ home woes continue

Report: Whites’ home woes continue

Dover’s Isthmian Premier promotion push took another big dent as their miserable home form continued against struggling Whitehawk.

King: We’ve proved we belong

King: We’ve proved we belong

Deal manager Steve King isn’t surprised by how they and this weekend visitors Erith Town have performed this season.

Kent’s Billings celebrates latest T20 triumph

Kent’s Billings celebrates latest T20 triumph

Kent Spitfires’ skipper Sam Billings celebrated his latest T20 success at the weekend.

Full steam ahead for the Hoops, insists King

Full steam ahead for the Hoops, insists King

Boss Steve King is determined to ensure Deal’s season doesn’t peter out.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

A ninth straight Isthmian Premier win sent Dartford top of the table while Ramsgate extended their lead at the Isthmian South East summit.

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Manager’s faith in youth

Manager’s faith in youth

Steve King will have no qualms about throwing some of Deal’s youth-team players into the first-team spotlight on a more regular basis.

Multiple Kent League winner signs for Dartford

Multiple Kent League winner signs for Dartford

An all-rounder has joined Dartford Cricket Club ahead of the new season.

The Canterbury 10-Mile Road Race - in pictures

The Canterbury 10-Mile Road Race - in pictures

Check out our gallery to see who joined winner Cole Gibbens in a selection of KM Group photographer Barry Goodwin’s best Canterbury 10 race images.

Kent contingent suffer final defeat

Kent contingent suffer final defeat

Kent’s Sam Billings and Wes Agar lost in the Australian T20 Big Bash League final.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Luke Baptiste scored a last-minute penalty as Dover regained top spot in the Isthmian Premier.

King says safety line in sight for Hoops

King says safety line in sight for Hoops

Manager Steve King is optimistic Deal can confirm their Isthmian South East status for next season in the near future.

‘He’s keen to play red-ball cricket’

‘He’s keen to play red-ball cricket’

Chris Benjamin arrives at Kent desperate to show he’s more than just a white-ball player, according to director of cricket Simon Cook.

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Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships - in pictures

Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships - in pictures

Be sure to check out Simon Hildrew’s gallery from Saturday’s Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships - especially if you took part!

Tyla makes the grade again

Tyla makes the grade again

Medway’s Tyla Jade Thomas conquered the field once more for further success at the Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Striker Ade Yusuff’s first-ever Folkestone home hat-trick led them to an Isthmian Premier win against Canvey Island.

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