Gillingham’s first defeat of the season was a tough one for the players to take - and the boss was glad it hurt.
Adam Hollioake refused to use injuries as an excuse for Kent's dreadful red-ball season after Derbyshire completed a season-ending rout in Canterbury.
Bradley Dack went off injured for Gillingham on Saturday but the manager has been quick to reassure fans.
Gillingham’s bubble was burst on Saturday by one of their manager’s former players.
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Kent are facing down the barrel of one last County Championship Division 2 loss of a torrid season as Derbyshire enforced the follow-on in Canterbury.
Bradley Dack starred for Gillingham last weekend at Newport County - and on Monday showed he’s a handy cricketer too.
Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth is looking forward to the club making a statement to the rest of the division this weekend.
Kent lost late wickets on the second day of their season-ending County Championship Division 2 match against Derbyshire in Canterbury.
Gillingham welcome back experienced winger Garath McCleary from suspension this weekend - and he hasn’t wasted his time off.
