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Nick said: “I know how important the club is to the local community in Gillingham and the Gillingham area, and I want reporting on it to reflect such passion.” Early interest will open on May 20 with the site set to launch on July 20.

It is fronted by Nick Thomas, a Gillingham supporter and seasoned journalist. Nick has followed the club for a lot longer than he may care to admit, having first attended matches an undisclosed number of years ago with his Gillingham-born dad.”

Gillingham will be served by a new independent media title in the 2026/27 season, with the launch of Medway On My Mind. With a focus on nostalgia, analysis, and longer-form reads from a fan’s perspective, Medway On My Mind promises to offer a new angle on the Gills.

Not long now until I officially begin my new venture, The Monkey's Uncle. I'm determined to bring dedicated, insightful and committed coverage as Pools prepare for their first full season under Landon Smith.

Coming soon: a dedicated, local service for fans of Brighton & Hove Albion. Join Charlie Parker-Turner and his @TheBrightonBase team for intelligent, in-depth Seagulls coverage. Early interest is open, with big savings available to those who sign up. thebrightonbase.news

I would love it if you could support me by registering early interest ahead of the launch of The Monkey’s Uncle next month. Exciting times ahead, can’t wait to get going! You can register using the below link: themonkeysuncle.news

EARLY INTEREST OPEN! Leyton Orient fans, get your names down today to bank a special discount on Orientear membership when the new-look site opens for business in July. @leytonorientear leytonorientear.news

Last month, @StellingRobbie was let go by the Hartlepool Mail, potentially leaving the club without a dedicated independent reporter. Today, he launches early interest on his own title on @CounterPressHQ. Be like Robbie. Own your future. themonkeysuncle.news

The Monkey's Uncle is open for early interest NOW. Everyone who joins the mailing list will get a big discount on membership. The site launches June 19. themonkeysuncle.news

With the Mail opting to eliminate Robbie’s role, there was a possibility Hartlepool were set to be without a dedicated reporter covering the club regularly in print. By teaming up with CounterPress, Robbie is ensuring he can continue to provide a steady service.

Hang about, what’s this? A new independent media title dedicated to the trials and tribulations of Hartlepool United? Yes, it is. And it’s coming very, very soon, steered by @StellingRobbie, until last month the Pools correspondent for the Hartlepool Mail.

Robbie said: "As a lifelong Hartlepool fan, I know how much the club matters to the people who live in the town - as well as those who follow Pools across the globe. "I'm determined to provide fans with news, opinion and insight that reflects what's important to them."

@leytonorientear Ear editor Aynsley Taylor: “As much as we love operating in print, it limits our reach and our flexibility, and CounterPress seemed like the perfect solution to us – run by people who understand football at our level and everything that makes it so precious.”

@leytonorientear The Ear will tap into CounterPress’s suite of storytelling tools, enabling readers to receive newsletters, listen to podcasts, and access all content via an easy-to-use app. Everyone who signs up to early interest will be entitled to a significant discount on membership.

Welcome to the CounterPress family, @leytonorientear. Leyton Orientear, the popular Leyton Orient fanzine, will step into a brave new digital world this summer, powered by CounterPress. Early interest for the new-look Ear will open on May 1, ahead of the big launch in July.