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Ainsworth wants Priestfield to be feared again
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (793+ words) Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth says he wants to turn Priestfield back into the intimidating venue he remembers from his playing days. The Gills host Fleetwood Town this weekend before welcoming MK Dons on Tuesday night. Swindon Town and Bristol Rovers…...
Gillingham boss not keen on play-off changes
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (447+ words) The Football League will expand the Championship play-offs from next season " but Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth is not a fan of the idea. At a general meeting on Thursday, EFL clubs approved changes to increase the number of teams competing…...
Police cordon put up as armed officers descend on takeaway
19+ hour, 56+ min ago (173+ words) Home " Malling " News " Article Armed officers and police dogs have descended on a takeaway after reports of an attack involving a man with a weapon. Wezali Pizza and Kebab, in Rocfort Road, Snodland, has been cordoned off by police near…...
Drunk woman attacked nurse after downing bottle of vodka
1+ day, 33+ min ago (469+ words) Home " Gravesend " News " Article A drunk woman who had cut her foot after stepping on broken glass attacked a hospital nurse as she tried to help, a court heard. Rebecca Love turned on the medic who had been holding her…...
When a 1-0 win means more than 8-0
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (569+ words) Home " Maidstone " Sport " Article Maidstone's 1-0 victory at Salisbury meant even more than their 8-0 rout of Enfield to David Sesay - and not just because he scored the late winner. Substitute Sesay struck eight minutes from time to give George Elokobi's side…...
KentOnline’s team of the week
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (415+ words) Home " Gravesend " Sport " Article Vote for your star man in KentOnline's team of the week. Congratulations to Jamie Kennedy, who won last week's poll with 18 per cent of the vote after his double in Deal Town's 3-0 win over Hastings. Have…...
Ainsworth admits ‘terrible mistake’ after Gillingham loss
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (481+ words) Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth admitted their defensive blunder in the first half on Tuesday night was a killer, and the home keeper didn't help their cause either. Notts County beat the Gills 1-0 thanks to a goal from Scott Robertson in…...
Boss happy with options despite winger setback
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (397+ words) Gareth Ainsworth hopes winger Jonny Smith can still play a part this season - but opted against bringing in a replacement. Smith, who is on loan from Wigan, had surgery last week on an injury that he picked up in the…...
Opposition boss admits Gills should have had a second-half penalty
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (468+ words) Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth revealed his Bromley counterpart admitted the home side were denied a blatant penalty on Saturday. Hopes of a Gills fightback in the second half turned in a 60-second spell immediately after the restart. Gillingham striker Josh…...
Report: Gillingham thrashed at home by Bromley
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (677+ words) Gillingham's winless record against Bromley continued as they were thumped at Priestfield on Saturday. It was the worst home defeat in four years for the Gills, since they lost 7-2 to Oxford in January 2022 at Priestfield. League 2 leaders Bromley raced into…...