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Herne Bay boss Steve Lovell hopes to reap the benefits of a deeper squad as cup football continues to dominate. Lovell’s side lost for the first time this season on Tuesday night – going down 2-1 at Hythe in their Isthmian South East fixture, losing to a controversial penalty. Their next four games are in knockout football before playing their first home league match of the season at the end of this month – a game which will be moved if they win on Saturday. Bay host Isthmian Premier side Hendon in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup. Lovell said: “We have got a decent squad where I can …

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