Report: Painful day for well-beaten Gillingham

Kent took a tentative stride towards promotion from Division 2 of the County Championship on day two of their game with Gloucestershire at Canterbury.

Grant Stewart has been awarded his long-awaited Kent county cap.

Kent moved a step closer to claiming promotion from Division 2 of the County Championship on Thursday.

Gillingham’s impressive run faces a major test on Saturday as they travel to a York City side yet to lose at home in League Two.

Former Gillingham midfielder Jonny Williams has ended his search for a new club and will be playing National League football this season.

Eli King admits it has been a “whirlwind” since his last-minute decision to join Gillingham, but he already feels at home.

Conor McManus has recovered from injury in time to represent his country and will miss Gillingham’s weekend trip to York City.

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has urged fans to be patient with Bradley Dack after the star midfielder made his long-awaited return to action.

Invicta Dynamos coach Karl Lennon has challenged his players to raise their standards after opening their season with victory over Romford Buccaneers.

Paul Piggott says stepping down as chairman of Hollands & Blair was made easier knowing the club are in safe hands.

Daniel Bell-Drummond insists Kent’s main priority will be on their final-round match - as the promotion race goes to the wire.

Manager Gareth Ainsworth felt Gillingham were given a taste of the next level in a 4-1 EFL Trophy defeat to Cambridge United.