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‘I'm not here to make excuses, but I know what I've done’

‘I'm not here to make excuses, but I know what I've done’

Manager Josh Wright insisted his long-awaited first win as Ebbsfleet manager was all about the players.

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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Beaten Gs make their points

Beaten Gs make their points

Gravesend had something to show from their Regional 2 South East defeat at Sutton & Epsom.

Southern Counties East League Premier Division round-up

Southern Counties East League Premier Division round-up

It’s as you were at the top of the Southern Counties East League Premier Division.

Wright issues stark warning

Wright issues stark warning

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright insists every member of his squad is playing for their future - be that at Stonebridge Road or pastures new.

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.

Defeat adds pressure in battle to avoid drop

Defeat adds pressure in battle to avoid drop

Gravesend were second-best as Dartfordians took the bragging rights in what could be a pivotal Regional 2 South East result in the battle to stay up.

Wright: It’s nowhere near good enough

Wright: It’s nowhere near good enough

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright couldn’t hide his disappointment after five minutes of madness cost them a morale-boosting win on Saturday.

Report: Ebbsfleet denied by quickfire goals

Report: Ebbsfleet denied by quickfire goals

Ebbsfleet’s wait for a National League win continued after a mad five-minute spell on Saturday.

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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‘It’s a great signing for the football club’

‘It’s a great signing for the football club’

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright has spoken of his delight at signing Josh Passley on a permanent deal.

Positives to take in defeat

Positives to take in defeat

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright was keen to take the positives out of last weekend’s loss at Wealdstone.

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.

Penalty call is tough to take

Penalty call is tough to take

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright admitted he’s “sick and tired” of being on the wrong end of refereeing decisions.

Report: Fleet’s wait for away win continues

Report: Fleet’s wait for away win continues

Ebbsfleet have now gone a calendar year without an away league win after losing at Wealdstone on Saturday.

Josh has all the Wright qualities

Josh has all the Wright qualities

Ebbsfleet assistant boss David Kerslake has no doubts Josh Wright has all the attributes needed to be highly successful in management.

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.

Gravesend keep fans on edge

Gravesend keep fans on edge

Gravesend and Old Tiffinians served up a dramatic encounter in Regional 2 South East.

‘He asked all the right questions’

‘He asked all the right questions’

Ebbsfleet assistant manager David Kerslake was impressed by stand-in keeper Lucas Covolan off the pitch – as well as on it.

‘Them two are better than VAR’

‘Them two are better than VAR’

Ebbsfleet assistant manager David Kerslake was left bemused by the big decision of the day at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

Southern Counties East League Premier Division round-up

Southern Counties East League Premier Division round-up

Nathan Wood helped Faversham maintain their six-point lead at the Southern Counties East League Premier Division summit with a weekend home win.

Report: Luckless Ebbsfleet beaten by York

Report: Luckless Ebbsfleet beaten by York

Ebbsfleet were left to rue a controversial first-half refereeing decision against title-chasing York on Saturday.

Ebbsfleet sign former Stones keeper

Ebbsfleet sign former Stones keeper

Ebbsfleet have signed a goalkeeper well known in Kent football circles.

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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.

Promotion winner heads on loan to struggling Ebbsfleet

Promotion winner heads on loan to struggling Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet United’s second signing of the day helped Bromley to promotion last season from the National League.

Irish midfielder loaned in at Ebbsfleet

Irish midfielder loaned in at Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet United have signed a former Republic of Ireland youth international on loan for the rest of the season.

Gravesend miss their chance of shot at victory

Gravesend miss their chance of shot at victory

There was late drama as Gravesend suffered another narrow defeat in Regional 2 South East.

Only the next game counts

Only the next game counts

Josh Wright knows his Ebbsfleet side have a mountain to climb to avoid National League relegation - and they’ll take a step-by-step approach.

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.

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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‘The first goal was going to be crucial’

‘The first goal was going to be crucial’

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright conceded the first goal was always going to be crucial against Braintree.

Southern Counties East round-up

Southern Counties East round-up

Leaders Faversham were thumped 4-1 at Southern Counties East Premier Division title rivals VCD.

Report: More home misery for Ebbsfleet

Report: More home misery for Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet’s long wait for a National League win continued on Saturday.

‘They need to realise they are good footballers’

‘They need to realise they are good footballers’

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright has been working on his squad’s belief - and a mentality shift is starting to bear fruit.

The more the merrier!

The more the merrier!

Three successive National League draws have stopped the rot for Ebbsfleet - now boss Josh Wright wants a few selection headaches!

Dedicated Lydia in running for national recognition

Dedicated Lydia in running for national recognition

Meapa Gymnastics’ Lydia Ings has made the shortlist for 2025’s volunteer-of-the-year accolade at the British Gymnastics Awards.

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