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Matthew Panting

Matthew Panting has covered sport in Kent over the past four decades. He joined the KM's sports desk in 2004.

Ramsgate boss Smith departs

07 June 2024
Ramsgate boss Smith departs

Ben Smith has left his role as Ramsgate manager - just a month after the club announced he was staying for next season.

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Spitfires skipper ready for Blast-off

07 June 2024
Spitfires skipper ready for Blast-off

Kent Spitfires captain Sam Billings is relishing their first home game in the Vitality Blast.

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‘The best decision of my cricketing life’

05 June 2024
‘The best decision of my cricketing life’

Kent Spitfires captain Sam Billings has opened up about “the best decision of my cricketing life” after returning to action this week.

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Chapman signs new Ebbsfleet deal

04 June 2024
Chapman signs new Ebbsfleet deal

Ben Chapman has become the latest player to agree a new deal to stay at Ebbsfleet.

Evison makes his mark in T20 defeat

03 June 2024
Evison makes his mark in T20 defeat

Variety was the key for Joey Evison after he picked up three wickets for Kent Spitfires on Sunday.

Spitfires beaten by Hawks

02 June 2024
Spitfires beaten by Hawks

Kent suffered their first defeat of this summer’s Vitality Blast after losing a tight contest at Hampshire Hawks on Sunday.

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Wright agrees new Ebbsfleet deal

31 May 2024
Wright agrees new Ebbsfleet deal

Midfielder Josh Wright feels he’s found a home at Ebbsfleet after signing a new deal for the 2024/25 season.

Former Gills boss Clemence gets new job

31 May 2024
Former Gills boss Clemence gets new job

Former Gillingham boss Stephen Clemence is back in football – just 32 days after being sacked.

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Gills sign midfielder from rivals

31 May 2024
Gills sign midfielder from rivals

Gillingham boss Mark Bonner has made his second signing of the summer.

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Will opportunity knock for Gills’ youngsters?

31 May 2024
Will opportunity knock for Gills’ youngsters?

Head of academy coaching Ebun Thomas says club are doing all they can to give Gillingham’s rough diamonds the chance to turn into gems.

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Fleet sign new defender

30 May 2024
Fleet sign new defender

Ebbsfleet have boosted their squad by signing a former West Ham and Charlton defender.

Ebbsfleet make first summer move

28 May 2024
Ebbsfleet make first summer move

Ebbsfleet have signed a midfielder from a rival National League club.

Keeper makes Ebbsfleet exit

27 May 2024
Keeper makes Ebbsfleet exit

Goalkeeper Chris Haigh’s eventful three-year spell with Ebbsfleet has come to an end.

Former Gills striker extends Fleet stay

25 May 2024
Former Gills striker extends Fleet stay

Ebbsfleet have announced the first player who has agreed a new deal with the club for the 2024/25 season.

Gills show intent with striker signing

24 May 2024
Gills show intent with striker signing

New Gillingham boss Mark Bonner has made his first signing since taking charge of the club.

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Gillingham add another friendly

24 May 2024
Gillingham add another friendly

Gillingham’s pre-season schedule continues to take shape after two more games were announced on Friday.

All opinions matter insists Fleet boss

24 May 2024
All opinions matter insists Fleet boss

Ebbsfleet manager Danny Searle insists the best coaches will learn from people at all levels of the game.

Ebbsfleet has “a special place in my heart”

21 May 2024
Ebbsfleet has “a special place in my heart”

Bryant Bilongo has spoken fondly about his loan spell with Ebbsfleet during the second half of the season.

Football league line-ups confirmed for 2024/25

17 May 2024
Football league line-ups confirmed for 2024/25

The line-up for next season’s non-league divisions has been released by the Football Association.

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Heading ban in youth football

17 May 2024
Heading ban in youth football

Heading will be banned in all football matches for players aged under-9 from the start of next season.

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