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Season 2007/08 Review Part 1
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Welcome to the Margate FC Season 2007/08 Review. In this year’s review we’ll look at the season in three parts. |
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MFC 4, Folkestone Invicta 5
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Margate surrendered 1-0 and 3-1 leads as they finished their home campaign with a disappointing home defeat at the hands of relegation threatened local rivals Folkestone Invicta, writes Steve Ball. |
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Leyton 2, MFC 4
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Margate had to come from behind to beat relegated Leyton in East London this afternoon. Another two goals from top scorer James Pinnock plus one each from Jimmy Jackson and Ryan Peters won the points for the Blues after going behind to two goals in the opening 24 minutes.
Match commentary highlights:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Robin Trott
Jimmy Jackson |
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MFC 5, Heybridge Swifts 4
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In a pulsating Ryman League Premier Division clash, Margate emerged victorious by a 5-4 margin over relegation threatened Heybridge Swifts.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Robin Trott
James Pinnock |
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MFC 1, Harlow Town 1
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Margate failed to record a victory for the fourth league game in succession, against a Harlow Town side just two points off the relegation zone.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
James Pinnock
Rob Haworth |
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MFC 1, Ebbsfleet United 4
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Margate went out of the John Ullman Kent Senior Cup at the semi-final stage beaten comprehensively by a 4-1 margin by Blue Square Premier Ebbsfleet at Hartsdown Park this evening. |
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Ramsgate 1, MFC 0
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Margate dropped another three points at this afternoon’s big Thanet derby at Southwood Stadium, going down by a goal to nil in front of over 1,200 fans.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Robin Trott |
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MFC 3, Wealdstone 3
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Margate relinquished a two goal lead as Wealdstone staged a spirited comeback to earn a 3-3 draw at a blustery Hartsdown Park this afternoon.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Steve McKimm |
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AFC Hornchurch 2, MFC 0
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Margate’s play-off hopes took a significant hit with a disappointing performance in a 2-0 away defeat in Essex.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Robin Trott |
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MFC 1, Billericay Town 0
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Margate moved back into the play-offs with deserved 1-0 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Billericay Town at a very windy Hartsdown Park this afternoon, thanks to Jimmy Jackson’s third goal of the season.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Jay Saunders |
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Maidstone Utd 1, MFC 2
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Margate gained revenge for their home defeat against the Stones with a 92nd minute winner at Bourne Park this afternoon to move 8th, ahead of Thanet rivals Ramsgate.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Steve McKimm
Video Match Highlights from StonesTV:
First Half
Second Half
(Includes GATE RADIO commentary) |
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AFC Wimbledon 2, MFC 1
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Margate and AFC Wimbledon served up an entertaining encounter at Kingsmeadow this evening with the home side hitting the wining goal three minutes into second half added time to secure a 2-1 win.
Match reaction:
Robin Trott |
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Hendon 1, MFC 1
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Margate recorded their ninth drawn game of the campaign against Hendon who had lost their six previous league matches, writes Jeremy Jacobs. |
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Tonbridge Angels 3, MFC 2
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Margate succumbed to a second defeat in two games at Longmead against more mediocre opposition in Tonbridge Angels to further dent their play-off aspirations.
Match reaction:
Steve McKimm |
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MFC 1, Hastings Utd 2
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Margate failed to make it four wins on the bounce with a disappointing performance at Hartsdown against Hastings, who had been winless away from home.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Robin Trott |
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MFC 2, Chatham Town 1 (KSC)
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Margate made it through to the semi-finals of the Kent Senior Cup with an ultimately professional, if very late winner against a hard working Chatham Town. |
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MFC 4, Carshalton Athletic 2
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The Blues recorded their second win in succession at Hartsdown, against Carshalton Athletic in today’s Ryman League Premier Division clash. In doing so, Gate gained some revenge for the 0-3 score-line at Colston Avenue earlier in the season.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Scott Chalmers-Stevens
Ryan Martin |
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Horsham 1, MFC 0
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Margate failed to win for the third game in succession but can count themselves unlucky to have left the Atspeed Stadium without a share of the points.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Malcolm Rowlett |
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Chelmsford City 5, MFC 1
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Gate were well beaten by title chasing Chelmsford City at the Melbourne Stadium this afternoon. |
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MFC 4, East Thurrock Utd 1
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Margate deservedly took all three points from what was ultimately a comprehensive win over East Thurrock United at Hartsdown Park this afternoon.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
Jimmy Jackson |
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MFC 2, Welling Utd 1 (KSC)
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In an entertaining game, Margate booked their place in the next round of the Kent Senior Cup with this 2-1 win over Blue Square South Welling United, at a chilly Hartsdown Park this evening.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half |
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Harlow Town 1, MFC 1
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In wet and windy conditions, Margate secured a valuable away point against Harlow in this Ryman League Premier Division clash at Barrows Farm Stadium. |
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MFC 1, Boreham Wood 2
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Gate failed to beat Boreham Wood for the third time in three games as the visitors won a poor game by a 2-1 margin.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Match reaction:
James Pinnock |
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Billericay Town 0, MFC 1
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Margate at last won a Ryman League game against Billericay Town at the fifth attempt. It was a game of two halves as the biting wind favoured the home side in the first half and Margate in the second. The difference between the sides was the fact that Gate were able to take advantage whereas the home side’s profligacy and Scott Chalmers-Stevens brilliance prevented ‘Ricay doing likewise.
Match commentary:
First Half
Second Half
Note: There are two passages of quiet commentary – one in each half – in today's audio recordings. We hope that doesn’t spoil your enjoyment of the game too much.
Match reaction:
Robin Trott |
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MFC 3, Maidstone Utd 4
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The first League meeting between these two sides in 28 years saw the visitors snatch a dramatic stoppage time winner after seeming dead and buried at 3-1 down, writes Steve Ball. |
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MFC 2, Harrow Boro’ 1
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Margate put their mid-week FA Trophy disappointment behind them to record a valuable home win over Harrow Borough in the Ryman League Premier Division this afternoon.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Steve McKimm
Jimmy Jackson |
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MFC 0, Leamington 1 (FAT)
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This time there was no way back for Margate in a disappointing display that lacked the cutting edge required to break down an effective Leamington defence.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again |
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Leamington 1, MFC 1 (FAT)
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Margate will need a replay for the second time in as many FA Trophy rounds to progress further in this season’s competition following a 1-1 draw in Warwickshire this afternoon.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Robin Trott |
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Folkestone Invicta 1, MFC 1
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Margate made it three league games unbeaten for just the second time this season with this 1-1 draw at the Buzzlines Stadium.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again |
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Heybridge Swifts 3, MFC 3
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Margate’s long wait for a win over Heybridge Swifts goes on but the Blues did quadruple their goal tally with today’s three-goal draw at Scraley Road. |
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MFC 3, Aylesbury Utd 1 (FAT)
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Margate secured a well deserved and ultimately comfortable victory over Aylesbury United in Tuesday’s replay, and earned a Second Qualifying Round trip to Warwickshire to take on Leamington on 3rd November.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Steve McKimm |
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Aylesbury Utd 0, MFC 0 (FAT)
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Margate will face a Tuesday evening replay at Hartsdown Park as the Blues were held to a goalless draw by British Gas Midland Division Aylesbury Untied. |
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MFC 2, Leyton 1
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It was a long time coming, but Gate secured their first league win in seven games by overcoming stubborn Leyton resistance at Hartsdown Park this evening.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Robin Trott
Rob Haworth |
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Hitchin Town 4, MFC 3 (FAC)
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Margate went out of a pulsating FA Cup tie at Hitchin this afternoon, by the odd goal in seven after another fight back.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Rob Haworth |
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Carshalton Athletic 3, MFC 0
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It was a bad day at the office for the Blues as failure to capitalise on chances proved so costly for Margate at Carshalton this evening.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Malcolm Rowlett |
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Ashford Town 0, MFC 0
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In a dour contest at Short Lane, a score-less draw was the outcome. |
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MFC 2, East Thurrock Utd 3 (ILC)
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Margate bowed out of this season’s Isthmian League Cup at the first hurdle to Premier Division rivals East Thurrock at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday evening.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again |
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Fisher Ath 3, MFC 4 (FAC)
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Coming from 0-2 and 1-3 down, Margate secured a superb 4-3 victory in South London against Blue Square South Fisher Athletic to progress into the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup (sponsored by E.ON).
Match reaction: Robin Trott |
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MFC 1, AFC Wimbledon 1
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In a richly entertaining game, Margate and AFC Wimbledon played out a 1-1 draw at Hartsdown this Tuesday evening.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Robin Trott |
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MFC 0, Hendon 2
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Margate lost their unbeaten home start to the season in a disappointing performance that saw the league leaders return to north-west London with all three points in a 2-0 win.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match Reaction:
Robin Trott |
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Chatham Town 0, MFC 3 (FAC)
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Gate overcame stubborn resistance to record what turned out to be a comfortable win over Ryman Division One Chatham Town at Maidstone Road today.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Justin Skinner
Mark Watson |
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Staines Town 1, MFC 1
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Gate broke their duck against bogey side Staines Town with a 1-1 draw in Middlesex this afternoon.
Match reaction:
Robin Trott (by telephone) |
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MFC 3, Tonbridge Angels 1
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Margate produced a stunning opening to kill off the opposition within nine minutes of the referee’s whistle. By that time, Margate and Charlie Side had scored three times to put the game beyond the visitors, and move the Blues up two places to fifth in the table.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Steve McKimm
Charlie Side |
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Wealdstone 2, MFC 4
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Margate clocked up their first win of the season against Wealdstone in a hard-fought encounter under the broiling sun at Northwood today, writes June Hall.
Match reaction:
Robin Trott (Telephone interview.) |
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East Thurrock Utd 2, MFC 0
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Margate’s first visit to Essex of the new season ended with defeat against a hard working East Thurrock side.
Match commentary:
Gate Radio: Listen Again
Match reaction:
Jimmy Jackson |
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MFC 1, Chelmsford City 1
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The 2007/8 season opened against Chelmsford at Hartsdown with honours even between two very good sides, writes June Hall. Both sides battled hard against each other – and with a gusty wind - thrilled the crowd with chances missed, and taken.
Match Photos Available Here |
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Whitstable Town 0-4 MFC (PSF)
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Margate hit four goals for the second pre-season friendly running, albeit against opposition from the division below. |
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Erith & Belverdere 0-3 MFC (PSF)
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Margate recorded their first win of the pre-season with a 3-0 victory over Kent League Erith & Beverldere. |
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MFC 2-2 Grays Athletic (PSF)
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Margate returned to Hartsdown Park for the first time this season and gained a creditable 2-2 draw with Blue Square Premier Grays Athletic. |
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Bromley 3-2 MFC (PSF)
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Margate manager Robin Trott pronounced himself satisfied with the evening’s work-out as Gate were pegged back by promoted Blue Square Southern Bromley at Hayes Lane this evening.
Interview with Robin Trott |
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