Steve Lovell is delighted to see the hard work Herne Bay have done building their defensive resolve reaping rewards. Bay progressed to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup as they saw off Ashford Town (Middlesex) 2-0 through first-half goals by wideman Frankie Smith and striker Mike Salako last weekend. While Harry Brooks replaced Gillingham loanee keeper Taite Holtam, Herne Bay still kept a second straight shut-out. It was the first time Isthmian South East side Bay have kept consecutive clean sheets since the 2021/22 campaign, which ended in promotion. Bay manager Lovell said: “That’s t…
