Learn more

Manager Steve Lovell has welcomed Herne Bay’s home draws in the FA Cup and the FA Trophy. Isthmian South East Bay will host Rayners Lane or Broadfields United at Winch’s Field in the FA Cup Preliminary Round on Saturday, August 17. Northwood then will be Herne Bay’s visitors in the FA Trophy First Qualifying Round on Saturday, September 7. “It’s nice to have two at home,” said Lovell, who saw rivals Ramsgate – one of his former clubs – make it to the FA Cup Second Round last year. “The first two FA Cup draws were away last year. “Someone like Ramsgate showed last year just what a positive impa…

cuu