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First-team manager Mark Bonner has praised Gillingham’s youngsters following their FA Youth Cup win earlier this week.The young Gills beat Charlton 4-3 at Priestfield in extra-time on Monday night, securing their spot in the second-round draw which is due to be made today (Friday).Gillingham’s Cruz Beszant is put under pressure by Charlton on Monday. Picture: @Julian_KPI/Gillingham FC“It was really good,” said Bonner. “Charlton are an excellent academy, have a brilliant record of producing players and excellent staff that some of our guys know really well.“A victory against them was a big one, the boys played well and the team ethic…

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Written by Ella Shindler   Dubai and Singapore are fast-growing hubs when it comes to startups. They both have a strong focus on attracting tech and other business startups, but which place is better for business? By examining tax laws, business climate, work culture, corporate compliance and overall rankings by international bodies, it is clear what the pros and cons are for starting a business in Singapore and Dubai.   Location   First up, consider which location has the most beneficial links to the countries that you would want to trade with.  Singapore has greater connections to China, Malaysia, India…

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Gillingham manager Mark Bonner claims a successful FA Cup run has the potential to connect his current squad forever.Bonner is no stranger to FA Cup glory, knocking out Premier League Newcastle when he was managing former club Cambridge United in January 2022 – seven years after the U’s took Manchester United to a replay at Old Trafford.Gillingham manager Mark Bonner. Picture: Barry GoodwinAnd he points to the current Gills away shirt – which commemorates Peter Taylor’s promotion-winning side from 2000 – as a reminder of what success can bring.“You can never take away the story that the vast majority of…

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Mark Bonner doesn’t have to look far for a connection to Steve Bruce but he’ll come up against him for the first time in his career this weekend.Gillingham boss Bonner will be in the dugout when Bruce returns to Priestfield as Blackpool manager in the FA Cup first round on Saturday.Steve Bruce – will be back in the dugout for Blackpool’s trip to Gillingham on Saturday. Picture: Matthew WalkerThe duo have a common colleague in Colin Calderwood. Bonner served as his assistant manager at Cambridge United while Calderwood was part of Bruce’s coaching staff at Aston Villa, a set-up that…

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Gillingham manager Mark Bonner has provided an injury update on striker Josh Andrews after his return to action last weekend.Andrews made just his third League 2 substitute appearance of the season when he came on for the final seven minutes at Swindon.Josh Andrews – will be building up his fitness slowly after long spell on the sidelines. Picture: Barry GoodwinWhile it’s great that Bonner has an extra option given the long queue at the treatment room, the Gills boss admitted they’re still trying to find out what will work best for the 23-year-old striker.“Josh is on a really reduced training…

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Kemi Badenoch was today announced as the new leader of the party, taking over from former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Ms Badenoch studied a masters in systems engineering at the University of Sussex in 2003. In July, the university congratulated 12 of their alumni who had been elected during the general election, including Ms Badenoch, who became North West Essex’s MP. The fourth female Conservative leader beat competitor Robert Jenrick 53,806 votes to 41,388. Following her win, Ms Badenoch, the first black woman elected to lead a major British political party, said: “The task that stands before us is tough but…

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Please note that this page contains affiliate links. While we only recommend products that we believe in, we may benefit financially from any purchases you make.   The tech world is full of brilliant companies, each setting out to disrupt an industry and redefine how we live and work. But when building a tech company, founders won’t only need to perfect the product, but the brand too. A brand can be the difference between a high-end luxury product and a cheap one. It can be the difference between a £2,000 pair of shoes and a £200 pair. Branding is all…

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Gillingham play in the first round of the FA Cup for the 101st time this weekend – but there could still be plenty of firsts at Priestfield.It’s quite an achievement for the club formed as New Brompton in 1894 before changing its name to Gillingham in 1912.Gillingham manager Mark Bonner. Picture: Stuart WatsonIt’s a much-changed FA Cup this season, however, with no replays from the first round onwards – robbing smaller teams of potential money-spinning replays. It means games will need to be decided on the day with extra-time and penalties if necessary.While having nine substitutes available isn’t new this…

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Saturday 02 November 2024 11:20 am  |  Updated:  Saturday 02 November 2024 11:55 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Kemi Badenoch is congratulated by Robert Jenrick after being announced as the new Conservative Party leader (Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire) Kemi Badenoch has been elected leader of the Conservative Party. The former business secretary was declared the winner at an event in central London on Saturday, defeating rival Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388. She becomes the first black woman elected to lead a major British…

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