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Gillingham’s forward addition tipped to be a fans’ favourite

Gillingham’s forward addition tipped to be a fans’ favourite

‘The Rainham End are going to love him’ declared Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth after describing what attracted him to new striker Seb Palmer-Houlden.

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Bell-Drummond’s fine century helps Kent win Blast run-fest

Bell-Drummond’s fine century helps Kent win Blast run-fest

Daniel Bell-Drummond scored a century as Kent Spitfires ended Somerset’s six-match winning start to their Vitality Blast T20 South Group campaign.

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Asante backs Strike Force bid to get mums coaching

Asante backs Strike Force bid to get mums coaching

A former England Women’s international has teamed up with a grassroots club to encourage more mothers into volunteer coaching.

Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings was proud of his players after their last-gasp defeat at Surrey.

Licence to Lead! Gills boss Ainsworth joins elite coaching club

Licence to Lead! Gills boss Ainsworth joins elite coaching club

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has joined an exclusive group to have completed their UEFA Pro Licence.

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Spitfires lose final-ball thriller to Surrey

Spitfires lose final-ball thriller to Surrey

Kent Spitfires suffered their second loss of the Vitality Blast after a thrilling finish at Surrey.

Clear-thinking Crawley still has nerves with Kent

Clear-thinking Crawley still has nerves with Kent

Kent’s Zak Crawley admitted he feels nervous playing for the county because he’s so keen to do well.

Gillingham to rein in spending as Ainsworth eyes long-term success

Gillingham to rein in spending as Ainsworth eyes long-term success

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth admits the club are having to rein in their spending this summer in a reversal of recent seasons.

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Lilywhites head to Vegas

Lilywhites head to Vegas

Faversham chairman Gary Smart has remained true to his word of giving his title-winning players a summer trip.

Electric Blue: Gills unveil striking lightning-inspired kit for 2025/26

Electric Blue: Gills unveil striking lightning-inspired kit for 2025/26

Gillingham have unveiled a striking new home kit for the 2025/26 season.

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Kent coach Hollioake on return to Surrey

Kent coach Hollioake on return to Surrey

Adam Hollioake returns to Surrey as an opposition coach for the first time this week - but insists he’s too old for emotions.

Ainsworth backs Williams to shine after new Gillingham deal

Ainsworth backs Williams to shine after new Gillingham deal

Gareth Ainsworth believes the latest player to put pen to paper on a new deal could surprise a few next season.

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How Zak Crawley has silenced his doubters

How Zak Crawley has silenced his doubters

Kent and England’s Zak Crawley deserves to succeed because of the hard work he puts into his game.

Powering the Gills: Club strengthen ties with key sponsor

Powering the Gills: Club strengthen ties with key sponsor

Gillingham have agreed a deal with MEMS Power Generation to return as main shirt sponsors.

Kent’s injury jinx strikes again

Kent’s injury jinx strikes again

Kent’s injury jinx has struck again after a third player was ruled out for the rest of the season.

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Unfinished Business: Bradley Dack determined to deliver at Gillingham

Unfinished Business: Bradley Dack determined to deliver at Gillingham

Bradley Dack says he’s got unfinished business at Gillingham after a frustrating past season.

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Crawley guides Spitfires to victory

Crawley guides Spitfires to victory

Zak Crawley hit an unbeaten half-century to guide Kent Spitfires to a comfortable eight-wicket win on Sunday.

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Kent head coach Hollioake’s Crawley praise

Kent head coach Hollioake’s Crawley praise

Head coach Adam Hollioake has hailed Kent’s Zak Crawley as one of the great batsmen to watch.

Kent collapse to defeat in home Blast opener

Kent collapse to defeat in home Blast opener

Kent Spitfires lost their first home T20 Blast match this season against Surrey in Canterbury.

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Ex-Gills pro targets title push after Chatham return

Ex-Gills pro targets title push after Chatham return

Gillingham’s former professional Alex Giles has returned to Chatham Town with promotion on his mind.

Gillingham secure third contract renewal as Williams signs on

Gillingham secure third contract renewal as Williams signs on

Euan Williams has become the latest player to agree a new deal with Gillingham.

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Former captains return to roots in Ashford-Gillingham academy deal

Former captains return to roots in Ashford-Gillingham academy deal

Ashford United are hoping a partnership with Gillingham Football Club helps turn their football academy into an elite model.

Sam spots similarities

Sam spots similarities

Sam Hasler can see similarities between what Ashford manager Lloyd Hume and Faversham chairman Gary Smart have done at their respective clubs.

‘There’s always an electric atmosphere’

‘There’s always an electric atmosphere’

Batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond cannot wait for Kent Spitfires’ first home matches of their T20 Blast campaign.

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Crawley hits half-century for Spitfires

Crawley hits half-century for Spitfires

Zak Crawley hit a half-century for Kent but the weather had the final say in their Vitality Blast trip to Lord’s on Thursday night.

Defender signs new deal with Gillingham

Defender signs new deal with Gillingham

Gillingham have reached an agreement to extend defender Max Clark’s contract.

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Told he'd never make it: Gillingham’s Sam Gale is proving the doubters wrong

Told he'd never make it: Gillingham’s Sam Gale is proving the doubters wrong

Gillingham defender Sam Gale was told he was never going to make it as a professional footballer, aged 12 - but look at him now!

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Gillingham to host Luton in pre-season

Gillingham to host Luton in pre-season

Gillingham have confirmed their second home pre-season match of the summer.

Clock ticking on Gillingham trio

Clock ticking on Gillingham trio

The clock is ticking for a trio of players who Gillingham have offered new deals to.

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End of an era: Gillingham scrap printed programmes

End of an era: Gillingham scrap printed programmes

Gillingham’s decision to axe their traditional matchday programme has provoked a mixed reaction.

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Fewer miles, familiar faces: Gillingham’s 2025/26 League 2 rivals confirmed

Fewer miles, familiar faces: Gillingham’s 2025/26 League 2 rivals confirmed

Gillingham now know all of the teams they’ll be competing against in League 2 next season following Sunday’s thrilling promotion final at Wembley.

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Gillingham get go-ahead for fan zone

Gillingham get go-ahead for fan zone

Gillingham have been given the green light to construct a new fan zone at Priestfield Stadium.

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Kent start Blast season with win

Kent start Blast season with win

A high-scoring match saw Kent Spitfires start their Vitality T20 Blast campaign with a four-run victory over reigning champions Gloucestershire.

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Dack deal confirmed by the Gills

Dack deal confirmed by the Gills

Bradley Dack has agreed to extend his deal with League 2 Gillingham for another season.

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Gillingham announce Priestfield fixture as pre-season shapes up

Gillingham announce Priestfield fixture as pre-season shapes up

Gillingham will welcome League 1 opposition to Priestfield in July as their pre-season starts to take shape.

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Gillingham’s strong finish sparks hope as Williams hails Ainsworth’s approach

Gillingham’s strong finish sparks hope as Williams hails Ainsworth’s approach

Experienced midfielder Jonny Williams has praised Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth’s no-blame culture that helped them finish the season strongly.

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Warrilow’s toughest test yet

Warrilow’s toughest test yet

Tommy Warrilow has described Faversham’s pre-season schedule as probably the toughest he has arranged in management.

The story of Gillingham’s 1999-2000 promotion and Wembley redemption - 25 years on

The story of Gillingham’s 1999-2000 promotion and Wembley redemption - 25 years on

Gillingham legends recall a dramatic season that 25 years ago ended in Wembley triumph.

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Kent one win from three in a row

Kent one win from three in a row

Kent’s rugby squad are back at Twickenham for the third season in succession as they chase a hat-trick of Bill Beaumont County Championship crowns.

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