Kent FA ⚽
@KentFA

Supporting, developing and governing football in Kent since 1881 📧 info@kentfa.com ➡️ safeguarding@kentfa.com

 Kent, UK
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Joined October 2010
⚽️🏆🎉Congratulations to @SEDonsFC! Winners of the Kent Sunday Premier Cup 2019! 🎉🏆⚽️ #MagicOfTheCup
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REFEREE: Kent FA have launched a yellow armband for U18 referees in new Respect Initiative! ⚽️🗣️ Read more about it now 📲 kentfa.com/news/2019/apr/10/…
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OPEN LETTER | With the new season upon us, #Kent FA would like to ask everybody involved in #grassroots #football locally to read our open letter, penned by our #Referee Development Officer, Nick Dunn. Thank you in advance. ➡️ bit.ly/2VFsaY5
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REFEREE PROMOTION | We are thrilled to announce that our very own Referee Development Lead, Nick Dunn, has been promoted to Level 2B! Congratulations Nick, we are so proud of you!🙌 #Kentfootball #Referee #Refereeing #Kent #ProudCFA
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BREAKING NEWS 📢 We are delighted to announce @DarrylHaden as the new Chief Executive Officer of Kent FA! ⚽️ Read more 👉 kentfa.com/news/2018/jun/13/…
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🎉 GREAT NEWS 🎉 #Kent FA is proud to announce that our very own Kirsty Dowle has been named on the #FIFA International List of Referees - effective from 1 January 2020! Congratulations to Kirsty from all at Kent FA! 👉 bit.ly/2E7kn8W
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LET US PLAY: 🎥 Kent FA are delighted to launch our #LetUsPlay video 📢Real children, real experiences, real stories Watch the full length video here 👉 piped.video/watch?v=Y-8KS7NY…
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We are delighted to announce Lee Suter @LJSuter has become our new Football Development Manager at Kent FA! ⚽️ Read more about his appointment 👉 kentfa.com/news/2018/jul/10/… #AheadOfTheGame #TeamKent
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#REFEREES | #Kent FA would like to congratulate our official Kirsty Dowle, who has been appointed to the FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup Final at Vicarage Road between @ChelseaFCW v @bristolcitywfc this Sunday. We're incredibly proud of you - and wish you luck.
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Congratulations Myles Hewson, Ben Macdonald, Paul Taylor, Steve Goldup, Nick Monkman, Teddy Osborn and James Black, who have all been promoted to Level 4 today by The FA, having met the mid-season promotion criteria 👏 Well done 👍😃
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REFEREE SPOTLIGHT| We shine the spotlight on another incredible #KentReferee👏 We caught up with Mitchell Bush, a Level 5 referee, with a passion for the game and a keen eye for fair play. Check out the full article👇 bit.ly/471TGOJ
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AFFILIATION | #Kent FA CEO, Darryl Haden, has provided the local #grassroots #football community with an update regarding affiliation for the 2020-21 season. Please visit the link below for the update from Darryl in full. ➡️ bit.ly/3eTAMyk
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THE FA CUP 🏆 | Everyone at Kent FA would like to say a big congratulations to @maidstoneunited for reaching the fourth round of The @EmiratesFACup👏 We are so proud of you and wish you all the best with tonight's draw. #ProudCFA #TheFACup #KentFootball #Kent
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Following reports of a number of teams not following government advice, Kent FA CEO Darryl Haden has written an open letter to all players.
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This is very welcome news for grassroots football. We are seeking further clarification and guidance for the next steps which we will share with you as soon as we receive it.
Sport England
@Sport_England
9 Jul 2020
Great news from @dcms that more recreational sport can start to return, and that gym and leisure facilities are set to reopen soon
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⚽️Congratulations to Kent's @KirstyDowle on her appointment as an Assistant Referee at the upcoming @FIFAWWC Women’s World Cup 2019 Qualifying Round match between Slovenia and Germany in April! #TeamKent ⚽️
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NEWS | We are delighted to announce that Denise Richmond has been elected as the Chair of Kent FA. She is the first woman to be elected to the position. Read the full story and a statement from Denise here: ➡️ bit.ly/2PwN0Ch
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Congratulations to all at @maidstoneunited. A fantastic achievement. 👏👏👏
Maidstone United
@maidstoneunited
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THIS IS HUGE, THIS IS MASSIVE, THIS UNBELIEVABLE!!!! MAIDSTONE UNITED ARE GOING INTO THE 5TH ROUND OF THE FA CUP!!!!!! I LOVE THIS CLUB!!!!! 🖤💛😭
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🎉 County Champions: @wellingunited 🎉
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Thinking of joining in play when coaching your players? ⚽️ DON'T! ❌ Not only do you take away learning opportunities from your players, there is also a huge risk of injury to yourself or the children! 🤕 👇👇See more details about it 👇👇 kentfa.com/players/youth/tra…
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Kent Senior Trophy Winners @SheppeyUFC 🏆
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Congratulations to Kent's @ParmKGill_Chidz - winner of the @UEFA Grassroots Gold Leadership Award 2018! 🎉🥇 Find out more about her award and why she received it 📲 kentfa.com/news/2018/sep/24/…
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We are currently waiting for further instruction from the @FA & @DCMS following the government’s announcement this evening. We will provide updates as soon as we have them.
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More Referee Promotions ⏫ Congratulations to 6 of our match officials who have recently been promoted to Level 4: ⚽ Stuart Beadle ⚽ Nicholas Bone ⚽ Mark Fitzpatrick ⚽ Krystian Kaczala ⚽ Luke Morley ⚽ Jack Smith This follows a mid-season promotion, confirmed by The FA.
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Filmed in Kent, with Kent Clubs and Kent Players! Did you know 90% of children play better with positivity? Find out more about the @FA's Respect programme and how you can get involved! 📲kentfa.com/about/respect #TeamKent #WeOnlyDoPositive ⚽️🎉👀
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Congratulations to @dartfordfc Winners of the Kent Senior Cup 🏆
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UPDATE | Following today's announcement by the Prime Minister regarding the resumption of outdoor sports, we're now awaiting guidance from The FA and Government - as has been the case throughout COVID-19. We will update you with this as soon as we receive it. Thank you.
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⚽️🏆🎉Congratulations to @MaidstoneUnited! Winners of the Kent Senior Cup 2019! 🎉🏆⚽️
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🎉🏆⚽️Congratulations to our very own @KirstyDowle on her appointment as an Assistant Referee at the @FA Women's Cup Final on Saturday 5th May at @WembleyStadium! A great appointment at such a prestigious event! Well done Kirsty! #TeamKent ⚽️🏆🎉
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #LestWeForget
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CONGRATS | #Kent FA would like to congratulate our very own Referee Development Officer, Nick Dunn, who has been appointed to the @FA Inter-League Cup Final as Assistant Referee at St. George’s Park this Sunday at 2pm. Have a great day and we hope the ball runs kindly for you!
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⚽️🏆🎉Congratulations to @ChathamTownFC! Winners of the Kent Senior Trophy 2019! 🎉🏆⚽️ #MagicOfTheCup
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We want to say a #BigThankYou to all the volunteers up & down Kent helping #GrassrootsFootball happen in our Football Family! #TeamKent ⚽👏⚽👏
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A massive congratulations to @jwm27 and our Referee Development Officer @Dunnie_16 who have both been promoted to Level 3! A great achievement, and best of luck for the fitness test in June! ⚽️
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⚽️🏆Congratulations to @BromleyFC! Winners of the @KentReliance Women’s Plate 2018! 🏆⚽️
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The plans for the return of outdoor competitive grassroots have been approved! Visit the link below for all of the published guidance🎉
England Football
@EnglandFootball
18 Jul 2020
We're pleased to announce that our plan for the return of outdoor competitive grassroots football has been approved by @DCMS and has now been published:
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REFEREE PROMOTIONS | ⚽ We are thrilled to announce that the following referees have gained promotion❗ Congratulations everyone! 🙌 #Kentfootball #Referee #Kentreferee #Refereeing
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Tonight we welcome over 💯 new, trainee referees who will help support the grassroots game across the county. All of our trainees go into localised courses next week, held at @ChathamTownFC, @EUFCofficial, @DealTownFC and in Tunbridge Wells. Let’s support the next generation ⚽️
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#COVID19 | We hope you're keeping safe and well. At present, we're still unable to update you on the impact of Saturday evening's Government announcement on grassroots football. The FA and Government are continuing to communicate and we'll provide details ASAP.
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#REFEREES | Good luck to #Kent FA’s very own #Referee Development Officer, Nick Dunn (middle), who has been appointed to the National League Promotion Final on Sunday 20 June with @Official_HUFC taking on @TUFC1899. Good luck Nick and congratulations!
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⚽️🏆Congratulations to @MaidstoneUnited! Winners of the @KentReliance Senior Cup 2018! #MagicOfTheCup 🏆⚽️
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📢BREAKING NEWS! 📢 It's an exciting time for Futsal in Kent! ⚽️ ✅Kent FA Youth Futsal League Launching in January 2019! ✅@KentFA_FDN have released £6,800 to fund NEW Futsal teams in Kent! Find out more now 📲 kentfa.com/news/2018/nov/13/… #TeamKent #KentFutsal
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⚽️🏆Congratulations to @WhitstableTown! Winners of the @KentReliance Senior Trophy 2018! 🏆⚽️
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A big WELL DONE to Kent’s very own @KirstyDowle who is the fourth official at tonight’s @Lionesses World Cup Qualifier! #TeamKent ⚽️
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COUNTY CUPS: ⚽️🏆 It's time to release the Semi Final Draw for the Kent Senior Cup. #MagicOfTheCup
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We are delighted to announce that two of our match officials will be officiating on the @FA Conti-Cup Final. Congratulations to Kirsty Dowle and Lou Saunders, who are appointed as referee and 4th Official respectively 🏆💪🏼
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⚽️Today we say #GoodLuckLiz to our @susiesymo as she leaves Kent FA after 16 years of service helping develop grassroots football in Kent!⚽️
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GRASSROOTS CLUB OF THE YEAR Congratulations to @KentSandsUnited, our 2020 category winner. Using the power of football to support and unite men and their families after a child bereavement. Truly inspirational 👏 Congratulations! 🏆 #GrassrootsHeroes
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⚽️🏆🎉Congratulations to @SouthEastAth! Winners of the Kent Intermediate Challenge Shield 2019! 🎉🏆⚽️
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Very best of luck to @FIFAcom Assistant Referee Constantine Hatzidakis, and his colleagues, who will be officiating today’s @FA Cup Final at @wembleystadium, between @ManCity and @WatfordFC #OneOfOurOwn
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Today we wish Kent FA referee Kirsty Dowle the very best of luck, as she takes charge of The @FA #WomensFACup final at @wembleystadium! Enjoy the occasion Kirsty 💪🏼🏆
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Last night, 100 Kent referees were appointed to the Kent County Cup Finals. Thank you to SG1 Referee, Paul Tierney, for sharing his journey and advising our referees as they prepare for their big day. With the Finals around the corner, we hope the ball runs kindly for you all.
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#TeamKent goes European as @KirstyDowle is called up to @UEFA Centre of Refereeing Excellence! 👉 kentfa.com/news/2017/nov/30/… ⚽️🔥
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Congratulations Sheppey United FC- winners of The Kent Senior Trophy!🏆@SheppeyUFC #MagicoftheCups #KentFootball
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DFDS KENT SENIOR CUP FINAL 🏆⚽️ Today we welcome @ChathamTownFC and @margate_fc to the MEMS Priestfield Stadium for the DFDS Kent Senior Cup Final, and it promises to be an exciting evening. Best of luck to both teams @dfds_uk @TheGillsFC #MagicoftheCups #KentFootball
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As we enter the 63rd minute of the second half we can confirm there are 2,009 fans here this morning at the Kent Sunday Premier Cup Final 2019! #MagicOfTheCup ⚽️🏆🎉
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Congratulations @PUFC_Gravesend
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Kent FA is pleased to announce that affiliation for the 2020/21 season is now OPEN 👀 bit.ly/3eOB1u0
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Filmed in Kent, with Kent Clubs and Kent Players! Did you know 90% of children play better with positivity? #TeamKent #WeOnlyDoPositive ⚽️🎉👀
England Football
@EnglandFootball
5 Sep 2018
90% of children play better with positivity 😃 #WeOnlyDoPositive
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We’re having an afternoon of planning for our @FvHtweets staff match against @CharltonInvicta that’s coming up in a couple of weeks time! ⚽️🌈
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🏆⚽Congratulations to @GillsLadiesFC! Winners of the @KentReliance Women's Cup 2017! ⚽🏆
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HEADS UP: New drive to end the stigma surrounding #MentalHealth as the Duke of Cambridge and the @FA launch the #HeadsUp campaign! 🗣️⚽️ 📲 kentfa.com/news/2019/may/16/…
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Delighted to have won the best Digital Engagement category at the #ForCountyFAs recognition awards for the #LetUsPlay campaign #teamkent
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Congratulations to @maidstoneunited 🏆 #Magicofthecups #KentFootball
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GRASSROOTS PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2020 Congrats to @ChathamTownFC who have won the Kent FA Grassroots Project of the Year 2020 award for their response to COVID-19. During the pandemic, they provided food parcels to the community and supported the elderly 👏 #GrassrootsHeroes
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Did you know tomorrow is the start of #LGBTHistoryMonth 🏳️‍🌈? Kent FA will be celebrating it throughout February! Find out more 👉kentfa.com/news/2018/jan/31/…
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What a great evening of football here at the Gallagher Stadium! Congratulations to Dartford Women FC for winning the Kent Women’s Cup Final. A huge thank you to everyone @maidstoneunited for their help and generous hospitality this evening. @AylesfordLFC @DartfordFCWomen
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While we understand many are keen to return to training, we are awaiting for official guidance from the @FA and @DCMS which will ensure that sessions meet social distancing measures and safeguarding requirements. This is a unique and complex situation. We will keep you updated.
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Who saw Kent Sunday Premier Cup Winner @GKam23 on @SoccerAM Saturday morning? 👀 Wearing his Kent FA winners medal with pride! ⚽️🏆🎉
Soccer AM
@SoccerAM
10 Aug 2019
We have a new Soccer AM 'keeper this season and he's more than a little bit TERRIFYING! 😱
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Until further clarification is issued regarding the safe return of grassroots football, we would like to remind all clubs and leagues to continue to follow the most recent guidance: kentfa.com/news/2020/jul/03/…
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Congratulations to @SheppeyUFC and @WhitstableTown who have made the @KentReliance Senior Trophy Final! Due to be held at @maidstoneunited on Sunday 8th April! #MagicOfTheCup
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Kent FA would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Lucy Kerr who has sadly lost her battle with cancer. On top of playing for @CAFCWomen, Lucy captained the @kentschools_fa team and refereed in the county too. Full statement from CAFC: cafcwomen.co.uk/news/club-st…
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REFEREE PROMOTIONS | ⚽ We are thrilled to announce that the following referees have gained promotion❗ Congratulations everyone! 🙌 #Kentfootball #Referee #Refereeing #Kent
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⚽️🏆🎉Congratulations to @GillsLadiesFC! Winners of the Kent Women’s Cup Final 2019! #MagicOfTheCup 🎉🏆⚽️
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OPEN LETTER | With #grassroots #football set to return on Monday 29 March, #Kent FA has today published an open letter to players, spectators and officials of our local game. ➡️ bit.ly/2QvalI8 #WeOnlyDoPositive
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⚽️🏆The clubs are out for the Kent Premier Cup Final 2019! 🏆⚽️ Sun FC vs @SEDonsFC
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Congratulations to @bromleyfc who lifted the U14 Girls Cup following a last minute extra winner to claim a 3-2 victory 🏆
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KENT COUNTY CUP WINNERS 🏆 Congratulations Sheppey United FC - Winners of the Kent Senior Trophy 2019-20. @CorinthianFC @SheppeyUFC #Magicofthecups #Kentfootball
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📢BREAKING NEWS 🏆 129th @KentReliance Senior Cup Final 2018! ⚽️ @FIFC vs @MaidstoneUnited 📅Tuesday 24th April ⏰7.45pm KO 🏟️ The Gallagher Stadium We look forward to all the fans and football fans joining us for our prestigious competition!🎉
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Referee Promotions 📈 Congratulations to Kent Referee, Richard Joss who has been promoted to Level 3 following a mid-season promotion. 👏 More referee promotions are to be announced tomorrow.
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We are delighted to announce the details of the 130th Kent Senior Cup Final 2019! 🏆Kent Senior Cup Final 2019 ⚽️@BromleyFC vs @MaidstoneUnited 🗓️Tuesday 16th April ⏱️7.45pm KO 📍@BromleyFC, Hayes Lane Stadium 💰Adults £10, Concessions £5 More info 📲 kentfa.com/news/2019/mar/25/…
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Congratulations to @margate_fc - Winners of the DFDS Kent Senior Cup🏆 #Kentfootball #Magicofthecups @dfds_uk
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It's #InternationalVolunteerDay and we would like to say a huge thank you to the 45,000 volunteers who help make football happen in Kent! #TeamKent ⚽️🙌🔥
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Kent FA Media Contributor of the Year is John Gooch of @maidstoneunited @stones_tv #CelebrateTheGreat #KentAwards
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Congratulations @beckenhammanor - winners of the Kent Sunday Junior Trophy 🏆#MagicoftheCups #KentFootball
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.@maidstoneunited through to the next round of the #FACup after a 2-1 win over @wellingunited in front of 2,226 fans
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Good luck to Kent #DisabilityFootball League Referee Secretary, Richard Airey, who has been appointed to referee in this weekend’s FA Disability Cup Finals! 🏆🙌 Watch the action live on BT Sport today and tomorrow! 📺 ➡️bit.ly/3wSMio1
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GRASSROOTS CLUB OF THE YEAR. Congratulations to Aylesford FC @aylesford_fc, 2021 category winner. Using the power of football to support and develop their players whilst uniting their community during a challenging year. Truly inspirational 👏 Congratulations Aylesford FC! 🏆
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FULLTIME....KENT FA Ladies WIN THE LEAGUE ⚽️⚽️🏆🏆 beating Essex FA 2-0 in lift the Title.
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We are delighted to host our celebratory cup final evening tonight, with 100 of our match officials receiving their appointments! Our thanks to @FA_PGMOL & FIFA Referee Darren England, who has taken time to support us this evening 👏🏼 Congratulations to all those involved 🏆
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🏆⚽️We are excited to host @England Lionesses & @ChelseaLFC stars @clrafferty1 & @Deanna_4_Cooper at our @KentReliance Women's Cup Final! ⚽️🏆
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REFEREE PROMOTIONS | We are thrilled to announce that the following referees have gained promotion.👏 Congratulations everyone!🙌 #Kentfootball #Referee #Refereeing #Kent
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UPDATE | We understand that everybody has questions regarding the return of #grassroots #football following national lockdown. At this time, we're still awaiting the formal guidance produced by The @FA in line with the Government. As soon as we have it, we will share with you.
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REFEREE PROMOTIONS | We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the following referees have gained promotion for next season. Congratulations!
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Well done to all of our winners at tonight’s #KentAwards ! You’re all brilliant! #CelebrateTheGreat ...and a big thanks to @Derenibrahim for being our guest for the evening! ⚽️🎉
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UPDATE | The @FA has noted today's (26 November) announcement RE: the three-tiered system. Dialogue with the Government is on-going and will be filtered through to County FAs when everything - including travel between tiers - is clarified. We'll publish this when available.
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We welcome 65 trainee referees into the grassroots game, as they start their initial training at CCCU this evening ⚽️ We head to @ChathamTownFC, @EUFCofficial and @DealTownFC next week, to deliver their second day of training 💪🏼
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