"This is a fantastic gesture from the Lions", said Ladies manager Anthony Deer, "every little helps at our level. We are becoming more and more professional in our outlook and the ladies turning up to games with the same kit bags bearing the sponsors logo underlines that."

Herne Bay Ladies are having yet another successful season. Despite being knocked out of the Kent FA Women's Cup by Gillingham at the semi-final stage, Bay are still on course for a third successive promotion and could do the double if they retain the League Cup, they are in quarter-final action this Sunday at Winch's Field against Long Lane KO 2:30 PM.