Matthew Panting

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Matthew Panting

Dartford boss Ady Pennock insists their mindset can’t change in the race for the title. The Darts know three wins from their last three games will see them crowned Isthmian Premier champions. But any slip-up could open the door for Billericay and Horsham, who sit just two points behind Pennock’s men. The Darts host play-off chasing Dover on Good Friday, visit Cray Wanderers on Easter Monday and then entertain Carshalton on April 26. “I’m enjoying it so much,” beamed Pennock.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Matthew Panting

Homegrown favourite Bradley Dack wants to remain a Gillingham player next season under new boss Gareth Ainsworth. The 31-year-old fell out of favour under former manager John Coleman but marked his return to the fold by scoring a last-gasp winner against MK Dons at the weekend. Dack rejoined the club in the summer on a short-term deal after seven years away - and he wants to put right the wrongs of the current campaign next time around in a Gillingham shirt.

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Matthew Panting

Oakham United Veterans clinched the Peterborough League East Division title in style with a derby victory over Uppingham Town. They ran out 8-1 winners at Tod's Piece to clinch the championship after a 100 percent winning record during the campaign. They started the season with a crushing 11-0 success over One Touch Football which was followed by a narrow 2-1 win at Stamford Bels.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Matthew Panting

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has sympathy for Bradley Dack’s recent struggles with injury. Dack scored his first goal back in a Gills shirt since 2017 to help them defeat MK Dons on Saturday. Former QPR and Wycombe midfielder Ainsworth drew parallels between what Dack’s been through with long-term injuries and his own career. “Bradley's an experienced player, I knew he'd be football savvy,” said Ainsworth. “He's played at a high level and to do that, you have to know the game.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Matthew Panting

Faultless Dartford claimed the Kent Merit Under-16 Girls Cup after scoring five perfect penalties in their shoot-out against Aylesford. There was little to choose between the two sides after 1-1 draw in normal time but it was the Darts who came out on top in the end. Manager George Kingdon said: “It was a really good representation of girls’ football at under-16 level. “Both teams are a credit to their clubs and played some nice football.