Herne Bay claimed a fourth successive Isthmian South East victory to move into the play-off places. Bay won 2-0 at Phoenix Sports thanks to a goal in either half from leading scorer Michael Salako – taking his tally for the season to 17. Leaders Ramsgate saw their trip to Horndean postponed due to a frozen pitch, enabling second-placed Cray Valley to close the gap to 11 points with three games in hand. Steve McKimm’s men won 1-0 at third-placed Lancing thanks to a second-half winner by Marcel Barrington. Sheppey are up to sixth following a late winner at home to Littlehampton Town. Dan Bradsha…
