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Fleet star Jackson joins Margate
Margate have signed Gravesend and Northfleet midfielder Jimmy Jackson on a two-year contract. Jackson was released from Stonebridge Road at the end of the season after more than 500 first team games. The former Dover, Dagenham and Redbridge, Gravesend and Charlton player will add his experience to the Ryman League side. Margate boss Robin Trott told Sir Stanley: "I've signed six players and am happy with the squad I've now got."

Ex-Notts man agrees to join Fleet
Gravesend & Northfleet have agreed terms with former Notts County midfielder Stacy Long, following a successful trial spell. The Bromley-born former Charlton trainee, 21, was released by County at the end of last season. Fleet boss Liam Daish also hopes to sign another trialist - 23-year-old striker Mark DeBolla. DeBolla ended last season at Grays, having previously served Charlton, Chesterfield and Notts County.

Gravesend suffer keeper setback
Gravesend and Northfleet keeper Craig Holloway could miss the whole season with a cruciate knee injury. The 21-year-old was the club's first choice keeper for the majority of last season after signing from Southend in August 2005. The former Arsenal trainee's absence is a major blow ahead of the start of the Conference season on 12 August. Meanwhile, Gravesend have added Gillingham midfielder George Purcell to their ranks.

Gravesend sign ex-Shrews keeper
Gravesend and Northfleet have signed keeper Lance Cronin to fill the gap left by the injured Craig Holloway. Cronin, 20, joins Fleet following spells with Crystal Palace, Oldham and Shrewsbury Town. \"Craig has been unfortunate, but Lance comes to us highly recommended,\" boss Liam Daish told Fleet's website. \"He has played two pre-season games for us and I have been impressed by him in training where he has also worked with Ron Hillyard our goalkeeping coach.\"

Gravesend v Tamworth
Tamworth will be without defender Michael Touhy, who has an ankle injury. Graeme Law, who made his debut as a substitute on Saturday, could be handed a starting spot. Gravesend have a few absentees as they look to earn their first points in this season's Conference, having lost 3-2 to Aldershot in the opening game. They will definitely be without striker Stacy Long (foot) and midfielder Sacha Opinel (arm) while defender Peter Hawkins is suspended.

Gravesend v York
Danny Ekoku is back in the Gravesend squad after being laid low by a chest infection, but defender Peter Hawkins is again absent because of suspension. Hawkins is in the midst of a three-game ban and joins injured duo Stacy Long and Sacha Opinel on the sidelines. York boss Billy McEwan's only decision is whether to start with Nathan Peat in defence or opt for Anthony Lloyd. Peat was hauled off after a kamikaze 21 minutes in the midweek victory when he was booked and conceded a penalty.

Gravesend 0-1 York
Clayton Donaldson grabbed the only goal as York maintained their unbeaten start to the season in a scrappy encounter with Gravesend & Northfleet. Donaldson put the Minstermen ahead 12 minutes before the break when he collected Craig Farrell's pass before rifling past keeper Lance Cronin. Farrell then headed wide, before being denied by Cronin from long range. Charlie MacDonald nearly grabbed a point for the Fleet late on, with an overhead kick which hit the woodwork. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gravesend: Cronin, James Smith, McCarthy, Ross Smith, Ricketts (Ekoku 74), DeBolla, Quinn, Slatter, Keeling, Moore, MacDonald. Subs Not Used: Mott, Coleman, Roberts, McKenna. Booked: Quinn. York: Evans, Craddock, Dudgeon, McGurk, Peat (Lloyd 70), Convery, Bishop (Webster 79), Panther, Bowey, Donaldson (Greenwood 51), Farrell. Subs Not Used: Parslow, Reid. Booked: Craddock. Goals: Donaldson 33. Att: 1,036 Ref: M Bull (Essex).

Fleet manager rues missed chances
Boss Liam Daish was fairly pleased with Gravesend & Northfleet's effort as they lost 1-0 to unbeaten York City. \"We knew it was going to be tough - but I thought we matched them and did everything but score,\" Daish said. \"Credit to York, they have a lot of experience at the back, but we caused them problems although the last touch didn't fall for us. \"They've only had two chances and scored from one of them, while we had a number of chances but haven't scored.\"

Daish pleased for Fleet teenager
Gravesend & Northfleet boss Liam Daish was delighted for Luke Moore after he netted in the 1-0 win at Forest Green. \"Last year, he was only 17 but he's another year older, he's grown up a bit and he's got a bit of strength,\" Daish said of his teenage striker. \"He's training day in, day out with the first-team lads and that makes a difference as well. \"I'm pleased for him as he does so much unselfish running, he's a gutsy little fellow and he's off the mark now.\"

Gravesend v Altrincham
Gravesend welcome back defender Peter Hawkins, who has missed the last three games through suspension. Stacy Long (foot) and Sacha Opinel (arm) are still doubtful as Gravesend look to record a Bank Holiday double after beating Forest Green on Saturday. Altrincham look set to be without defender Peter Band with a foot injury sustained in the win over St Albans and could be replaced by Karl Munroe. Colin Potts, Eddie Hussin and Peter Thomson are still sidelined.

Daish content as Fleet win again
Gravesend & Northfleet boss Liam Daish saluted his side after they picked up their second win of the Bank Holiday weekend by beating Altrincham 3-1. The result lifted the Fleet up to eighth place in the Conference table. \"I'm very happy with the way the lads performed under tough conditions,\" Daish told Sir Stanley. \"It was hot, there wasn't much air about and coming after a long trip to Forest Green, I thought we focused well and got the job done.\"

Fleet manager frustrated by draw
Liam Daish was disappointed that his Gravesend side could only manage a draw with 10-man Southport. The Fleet boss said: \"As much as I'd like to say otherwise, it was two points dropped. \"When Southport went down to 10 men, they performed spiritedly and our finishing wasn't as clinical as it may have been. \"We passed the ball well and tried to make the extra man count but probably tried too many speculative shots.\"

Halifax 1-1 Gravesend
Halifax and Gravesend earned a share of the spoils in an entertaining draw at The Shay. Gravesend got off to the perfect start when Charlie MacDonald slammed the ball into the top corner from Paul McCarthy's knockdown. Lewis Killeen came close to scoring an equaliser for Halifax but hit the upright with a header. But the hosts finally drew level when Steve Torpey crossed from the left and Ryan Sugden converted from close range. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Halifax: Mawson, Uhlenbeek, Quinn, Roberts, Doughty, Steve Torpey (Wright 59), Fry (Thompson 45), Foster, Killeen, Sugden, Campbell (Senior 68). Subs Not Used: Young, Smeltz. Booked: Foster, Steve Torpey, Wright. Goals: Sugden 45. Gravesend: Cronin, James Smith, McCarthy, Ross Smith, Ricketts (Hawkins 89), Keeling, Slatter (Coleman 86), Quinn, DeBolla, MacDonald, Moore (Sodje 72). Subs Not Used: Mott, Ekoku. Booked: Ross Smith, Ricketts. Goals: MacDonald 2. Att: 1,435 Ref: P Quinn (Middlesborough).

Daish disappointed as Fleet held
Gravesend & Northfleet boss Liam Daish felt his side should have put the game beyond Halifax, as they took an early lead but eventually drew 1-1. \"If it had been a boxing match, the referee would have stopped it at half-time,\" Daish explained after it finished all square at the Shay. \"We had so many chances, I cannot believe we only converted one. \"But you have to work hard to get a result at a place like this, so I am pleased with a point.\"

Gravesend v Grays Athletic
Gravesend boss Liam Daish may consider starting with George Purcell against Grays Athletic after he recovered from a bout of glandular fever. Stacy Long (foot) may not be risked quite yet and Sacha Opinel is still a week away after an arm injury. Grays defender Andy Sambrook returns for the trip to Gravesend after recovering from an ankle injury. Otherwise manager Frank Gray has no new worries or injuries and can pick from the same squad.

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