KentOnline

bannermobile

News

Sport

Business

What's On

Advertise

Contact

Other KM sites

CORONAVIRUS WATCH KMTV LIVE SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTERS LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS LISTEN TO KMFM
SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE
Sport

Herne Bay joint-manager John Embery features in the latest edition of Beat the Pundit

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 10:25, 24 November 2017

It's time to get your predictions in for our latest installment of Beat the Pundit.

Herne Bay joint-boss John Embery represents the Kent football managers this week.

He's up against Craig Tucker from the KM sports desk, while Dartford supporter Darren Cook represents the fans.

Herne Bay joint-manager John Embery.

It's three points for a correct scoreline and one point for the right outcome (win, lose or draw). The latest leaderboard is:

Kent fans: 38 points

mpu1

KOL sports desk: 28 points

Kent football managers: 27 points

This week's predictions are below, don't forget to join in using the comments section below with your own guesses.

Gillingham v Oldham (League 1)

John Embery: Steve Lovell's an old team-mate of mine. We played together at Tonbridge Angels so I'd like to back Gillingham. 2-1Darren Cook: With the introduction of Steve Lovell, things are looking a tad brighter for the Gills and optimism must be increasing every game now, but Oldham will be tough to beat. 1-1

Craig Tucker: Everything's going so well for the Gills under Steve Lovell. He hasn't put a foot wrong since taking charge but, football being football, that normally means there's a disappointment around the corner. 0-2

Gills manager Steve Lovell Picture: Ady Kerry

Tranmere v Maidstone (National League)

mpu2

JE: I'd like to say Maidstone but I'm going for a draw. I know Tranmere aren't having the best of times but they're a big club with a lot of history and tradition. 1-1

CT: It's been a disappointing week at the Gallagher but Maidstone are a different side on the road. They've won seven in a row in league and cup and they'll probably go and win at Prenton Park to leave fans even more perplexed as to why it's not happening at home. 1-2

DC: Maidstone's impressive away form must be the envy of the league and they will relish playing at Prenton Park. Tranmere are still going to be a stern test as they look to continue a recent run of decent results. All in all, I still see Maidstone coming through this with a well-deserved win. 1-3

Brentwood v Dartford (FA Trophy)

JE: I think Dartford will go out. Brentwood aren't a bad side and I fancy an upset. 1-0CT: I haven't seen Brentwood since they gave Maidstone a scare in the FA Cup a few years back. They thrived on the underdog tag that day and might fancy their chances at home but Dartford shouldn't slip up here. 1-4

DC: Even though Brentwood will be up for this game, especially after a decent win last week against Haringey Borough, I cannot see Dartford tripping up in this tie, even if Tony Burnam does tinker with his team. The Darts will be too strong overall and the quality will show through. 1-4

Margate v Egham (FA Trophy)

JE: Margate, at home, are a good side. They're defensively strong and they can nick goals. 1-0 CT: It's been a funny old time for Margate waiting to discover who their FA Trophy opponents will be. Steve Watt wouldn't accept that as an excuse for a poor performance and I'm sure he won't have to. 3-0

DC: Margate are full of confidence of late and with home advantage I'm backing them to get the job done again. 3-0

More by this author

sticky

© KM Group - 2024