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Whites too strong for Blues
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Margate lost a second East Kent derby by a 0-2 margin for the second time in as many weeks as the Whites went 20 points clear at the top of the Ryman League Premier Division table. For match details and stats, see THE MATCHES page for details. |
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Blues face table topping Whites
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Margate welcomes table topping Dover Athletic to Hartsdown Park for the first game of the new year. The Whites make the short journey up the Kent coast to take on a Gate side looking to add to just two home wins all season and to erase the memory of a disappointing Thanet derby at Southwood a week ago. |
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HAPPY BLUE YEAR!
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Just three days into the New Year, Margate takes on table-topping Dover Athletic at Hartsdown Park. The Blues will not be in home action again until 24th January (when Ashford Town (Middlesex) are the visitors) so why not join us Hartsdown Park for this big Kent derby? |
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Under 16s
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The under 16's require players in all outfield positions. Players must be dedicated and looking to improve in all areas. Top coaching and facilities available. Must be of Kent League standard. Contact via email to tim.hunt@margate-fc.com to register an interest or for more information. |
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Double Ram raid secures points against Blues
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Margate couldn’t reproduce last week’s form and succumbed to a goal in each half as Ramsgate won the first Thanet derby of the season, 2-0. The result brings the rams level on points with the Blues, but behind on goal difference. For match details and stats, see THE MATCHES page.
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Ramsgate vs MFC – NEARLY LIVE on GATE RADIO
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At 3pm this afternoon the Blues look horns with the Rams in the first Thanet derby of the season. Of course the best place to catch the action is Southwood but if you can’t be there and you want to enjoy the full match – whether you’re a Margate fan, a Ramsgate fan or a fan of another club with an interest in this game - then you can with the help of GATE RADIO. |
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Blues look to shut Gate on Rams
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It’s the big one – Margate makes the short journey to Southwood to take on local rivals Ramsgate in the Ryman League Premier Division match of the day. With crucial league points at stake, a win for the Blues could move them four points clear of the drop zone and condemn the Rams to nervous start to the New Year, inside the bottom three. |
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Gate XI record friendly win over Canterbury City
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Margate played out a 2-0 win in the friendly with Canterbury City, at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday evening. |
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November's Player of the Month
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Apologies for the delay, but you can now vote for November's Player of the Month at www.margate-fc.com/potm.php.
The players included in the vote are those who met our selection criteria for November.
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Freindly v Canterbury City
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Margate Football Club is playing a friendly match against Canterbury City FC on Tuesday 23 December 2008, kick off at 7.45pm. Free entry, everyone welcome.
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Shittu double downs Hawks
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Margate recorded just their second home win of the season, with a 3-0 victory over out of form Harlow Town at Hartsdown Park, this afternoon. Mo Takaloo put the Blues ahead on the stroke of half time then Richard Shittu sealed the points with two second half strikes. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate looking to down Hawks
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Margate welcomes 18th place Harlow Town to Hartsdown Park for what could prove to be a relegation six-pointer on Saturday. And don’t forget, this is your last chance to come and cheer on the Blues before Christmas! |
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Sponsorship opportunities with www.margate-fc.com and GATE RADIO
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The official Margate FC web-site continues to enjoy record levels of interest so now would be a great time to get involved in sponsoring www.margate-fc.com or our GATE RADIO coverage to get fantastic exposure for your business. |
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Blues 2, Robins 2 – Terry Yorath’s reaction
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Margate manager Terry Yorath gives his reaction to the 2-2 home draw against Carshalton Athletic. |
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Robins held by Gate
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Margate recorded a valuable draw against high-flying Carshalton Athletic at Hartsdown Park this afternoon. After taking a 25th minute lead, the Blues were pegged back by the visitors and went into the break a goal down before Aaron Quain’s wonderful strike earned the Blues a deserved point. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Blues look to upset Robins
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Margate welcomes second place Carshalton Athletic to Hartsdown Park for a Ryman League Premier Division clash; Gate’s second return fixture of the season so far. |
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Gate maintain 100% cup record
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Margate lost their last realistic chance of silver-ware this season with defeat in the second round of the Isthmian League Cup at Dartford’s Princes Park on Tuesday evening. For a match report, see THE MATCHES pages. (A full stats update will follow Saturday's match with Carshalton.) |
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Blues take on Darts in league cup
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Margate travels to Princes Park for the second time this season, this time for the Isthmian League Cup Second Round. |
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Yorath’s view: we deserved “a draw at least”
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Most observers at Hartsdown Park for Saturday’s defeat to Staines Town felt the Blues deserved something from the game. “I didn’t think we deserved to be 2-0 down..." was manager Terry Yorath’s assessment. |
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Gate denied deserved point by Swans rear guard action
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Margate went down by two goals to one against promotion chasing Staines Town but can count themselves unlucky not to have got at least a point from a stirring second half comeback. See THE MATCHES page for details. |
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Gate take on Swans
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Margate welcomes high flying Staines Town for a Ryman League Premier Division clash at Hartsdown Park this Saturday, 29th November. With this week’s brilliant news about the club, why not celebrate by coming to Hartsdown Park to cheer on the Blues? |
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Stones put Gate out of Kent Cup
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Margate went out of this season’s John Ullman Kent Senior Cup at the first hurdle to fellow Ryman League Premier Division Maidstone United at a cold Bourne Park this evening. Details available via THE MATCHES page.
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Update
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Margate Football Club has reached an agreement with HMRC which sees the Club avoid entering in to another CVA. The court case will be adjourned again tomorrow for 14 days to allow the Club to meet the terms of the agreement. HMRC will then withdraw their petition.
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Kent cup clash with Stones for Blues
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Margate take a break from league action with a John Ullman Kent Senior Cup first Round tie at fellow Ryman Premier League, Maidstone United. |
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Takaloo and Wilson on target in Blues’ win
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Margate scored two goals in a game for the third week in succession, but unlike last week (against Harrow Borough); this time it was enough to secure all three points in a vital clash with fellow strugglers Hendon. Wayne Wilson and Mo Takaloo got the all important Margate goals. Details available via THE MATCHES page. |
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Update
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The Club has agreed terms with Terry Yorath to take over the position of 1st Team Manager until the end of the Season.
Terry has appointed Neville Southall as first team coach with immediate effect.
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Blues at Greens at ‘Boro
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Gate look to put their off-field problems behind them with a rearranged trip to take on fellow strugglers Hendon, at Harrow Borough’s Earlsmead on Saturday. Kick off is at 3pm. |
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October's Player of the Month
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The poll has ended and the votes have been counted. You can see October's Player of the Month at www.margate-fc.com/results.php.
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Fixture switches
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With Sutton Unted's FA Trophy clash against Wingate & Finchley this Saturday, the Blues have agreed with Hendon to switch their game originally scheduled for December 13th to this Saturday at Harrow Borough's Earlsmead Stadium. Kick off at 3pm. Gate's game against Sutton will take place on Tuesday 13th January, 2009. |
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Blues fail to build on mid-week win
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Margate’s dismal home form continued with a 2-3 defeat to struggling Harrow Borough, this afternoon. But with just seven minutes on the clock and the Blues a goal up, most people’s money would have been on a second home win for Gate but poor defending cost Margate dearly. Full details via THE MATCHES. |
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Boro for Blues at Hartsdown Park
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Margate returns to Hartsdown Park tomorrow (Saturday) for the visit of Harrow Borough in the Ryman League Premier Division. Why not come along and enjoy the build up to the game with a drink in The Hartsdown, a hot snack from the snack bars or pay a visit to the club shop? Plus we’ll have more great music before the Blues go in search of another three vital points. |
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Update
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The Directors of Margate Football Club Ltd will be holding an open meeting for supporters, in the clubhouse on 19 November 2008 at 7pm.
The Club also confirms that Jack Parkinson has been recalled from his loan by Welling United.
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Blues record first win in six
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Margate beat the form book and their opponents tonight, by recording their first win in six games, and their third away win of the season. Gate fell behind to Boreham Wood early on but goals from Luke Wheatley and Wayne Wilson secured three priceless points for the Blues. See THE MATCHES page for full details. |
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Blues go down to the Wood
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Margate travel to Meadow Park tomorrow (Tuesday) evening to take on Boreham Wood in a tricky encounter in the Ryman League Premier Division. Kick off is at 7.45pm. |
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Hornets strike early to sting Blues
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Margate went down by two goals to nil against Horsham at Worthing’s Woodside Road ground this afternoon. Ramsgate’s home defeat to Hendon means the Blues stay in 18th place but it’s now five defeats in a row for Gate. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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News Update
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The Directors efforts to clear the outstanding Revenue and Customs debt, in time for the revised hearing in November continue but to date no firm commitments have been made.
In order to protect the long term future of both the Club and the redevelopment, the Directors, in conjunction with the Clubs Development partner, have agreed to apply for a Company Voluntary Arrangement.
The proposed CVA will be for a fixed period of one year. It will carry an undertaking from our Development partner that Revenue and Customs will be paid in full upon them entering into necessary leases with Thanet District Council and commencing the redevelopment.
Whilst the proposed CVA will provide the protection needed to prevent the Company being wound up, the Club will automatically be deducted 10 points by the Football Association for its actions.
The Directors continue to seek an alternative route for the Club and would like to thank MISA for their continuing efforts to raise funds. Should an alternative solution be found prior to 26 November 2008, the CVA will be halted.
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Hornets for Blues
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Margate return to the place of their FA Cup first qualifying round collapse but with different opponents in wait; as the Blues travel to Worthing’s Woodside Road stadium to take on Horsham in the Ryman League Premier division. |
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October's Player of the Month
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You can now vote online for October's Player of the Month at www.margate-fc.com/potm.php.
Please Note: Only players who met our selection criteria are included in the vote.
Up the Gate! |
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Record interest in official web-site
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The official Margate FC web-site is enjoying record levels of interest so now would be a great time to get involved in sponsoring www.margate-fc.com or our GATE RADIO coverage to get fantastic exposure for your business. |
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Fixture news
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Margate FC can confirm one re-arranged and two new fixtures in the Ryman League Premier Division, the Isthmian League Cup and Kent Senior Cup. |
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Trotty says “I wish Margate well”
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After the Billericay match, Gate Radio caught up with former manager Robin Trott. The former Margate boss started at the heart of the Billericay defence but was substituted at half time due to a groin injury picked up last week against Ramsgate. |
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Terry Yorath: “it’s good to be back working with players.”
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Caretaker boss Terry Yorath refused to attribute blame for the Blues defeat at Billericay to the weather conditions predictably saying, “It was the same for both teams.” |
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Town are winning in the rain
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Margate scored twice for the fourth time this season but it wasn’t enough as Billericay hit three at a rain sodden New Lodge this afternoon. Ryan Peters and Dan Stubbs scored the Blue’s’ goals with former player/coach Paul Smith opening the scoring for the home side. For full details, see THE MATCHES pages. |
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Re-arranged ‘Ricay clash up next for Blues
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Margate makes the trip to Essex to take on Billericay in the Ryman League Premier Division this Saturday 1st November, following both clubs’ elimination from the FA Trophy at the first hurdle. |
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Blues seek reinforcements
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Margate’s Director of Football Terry Yorath took the first team reigns for the visit of Maidstone United and saw his charges go down to a very strong side by a two goal margin. |
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Stones too strong for Blues
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Margate succumbed to a goal in each half as Maidstone won this Kent derby 2-0 in front of a season’s best home crowd at Hartsdown Park this evening. For the latest available details, see THE MATCHES pages. |
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News Update
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The Club has parted company with both its Manager Barry Ashby and player coach Paul Smith, with immediate effect.
The decision was reached over the weekend after discussions regarding changes the Directors required to be made to personnel, which Barry Ashby refused to implement.
Whilst the Club seeks to appoint a new Manager, Director of Football, Terry Yorath will assume full control of first team affairs.
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Blues face Stones in Kent derby showdown
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With a big crowd expected, Margate welcomes Kent rivals Maidstone United to Hartsdown Park tomorrow (Tuesday) for a Ryman League Premier Division fixture. Read More for the full match preview. |
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Paul Smith: “We may have a new face at the club”
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The 0-1 defeat to Wealdstone at Hartsdown on Saturday was Margate’s seventh of the league campaign, and Paul Smith shared his thoughts on the game with Gate Radio. |
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Blues slip to 18th with defeat to Stones
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Margate lost 0-1 at home for the second game in succession as the Stones withstood an early Margate onslaught then scored the winning goal from a break away on the three quarter mark. See THE MATCHES pages for full details including full match commentary. |
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Blues seek satisfaction by rolling Stones over
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Margate welcomes Wealdstone to Hartsdown Park for a Ryman League Premier Division fixture. Currently ranked 14 in the form table with seven from a possible 18 points, Gate are four places and three points better off than their visitors. |
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News Update
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The Club continues to work on the two options now available to them to resolve the debt to HM Revenue & Customs by 26th November 2008.
The welcome news that supporters of the Club have launched their own appeal to raise funds to assist the Club at this difficult time, was extremely well received. We would very much appreciate any financial help available.
The general state of the economy has had a major impact on the Clubs very loyal and supportive sponsors, with over 60% of the Clubs income from these areas withdrawn or cancelled.
Moving on to some good news, the Club have made massive forward steps regarding its redevelopment. The planning application for the medical centre submitted on 30 September 2008 has now become live. This followed an issue over the need for further sequential tests which has now been resolved.
The Developers have moved forward with the appointment of the Project Quantity Surveyors and the required CDMC Officer. They have set out a programme which requires tenders to be issued by the end of January 2009 with a projected start date of March 2009. This programme is subject to planning consent being granted.
The initial design of our new stadium will be a slightly downgraded version, which will be upgraded as the Club moves forward and back in to the Conference. The stadium will have a 5000 capacity when finished. Architects are now working on the revised stadium drawings and these together with a complete update will be available to all supporters at a forum, date to be confirmed.
The progress that Generation Sports have made with the Management of the 5 a-side centre has seen usage of the pitches increase to a level which, if it continues, will see the Club receiving a share of the profits as per our agreement with our Developer.
It is almost a year since the 5 a-side centre opened but hopefully now, if bookings continue to increase the Club can look to secure regular monthly income, which is what everyone here has worked long and hard for.
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MISA launch PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT initiative.
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Margate Independent Supporters Association (MISA) has launched a new initiative to gather pledges of financial support from individuals and businesses concerned about the future of Margate Football Club. |
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Ashby: “It just wasn’t our day.”
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Margate manager Barry Ashby reflects on defeat in the FA Trophy against Hendon, provides an update on the injury situation at the club, and confirms one player’s loan move to another Kent club. |
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Greens pip Blues to FA Trophy win
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An early smash and grab raid by the visitors proved to be enough as Gate went out of the FA Carlsberg Trophy at the first hurdle this afternoon. The Blues created enough opportunities to have won the game by the end of the first half. To rub salt into the wound, Gate were denied a late penalty that even the Hendon bench thought should have been given. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Rockin' Royles rockin' for Blues
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A final reminder of tomorrow's (Saturday) big MISA show in support of Margate Football Club, it's Lord Phil Royle and the Rockin’ Royles plus support acts at the Theatre Royal at 8pm. Admission is £10 and tickets are available from the Theatre Royal box office on 0845 130 1786 or 01227 787 787. |
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Blues meat Greens in Trophy showdown
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Margate welcomes fellow Ryman League Premier Division side Hendon to Hartsdown Park for this FA Carlsberg Trophy First Qualifying Round tie. |
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Gregory strikes to blunt Darts
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Margate returned from Dartford with a deserved 1-0 win in an entertaining encounter at the Darts’ impressive Princes Park home. James Gregory got the only goal of the game on 16 minutes after some suicidal defending by the home side. For full details see THE MATCHES pages. |
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Blues look to make a point against Darts
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Following both side’s exits from the FA Cup, Margate makes the trip to Princes Park to take on the newly promoted Darts in this rearranged fixture. The Blues go into this game on the back of a disappointing home defeat to Hastings which followed two encouraging performances against Ashford (win) and Tonbridge Angels (draw). |
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Gate Reserves' Action
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Margate Reserves are in action tomorrow (Tuesday) evening, and there is a change in fixture for this coming Saturday. |
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Battling Hastings give Gate the blues
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Margate found Hastings in belligerent mood at Hartsdown Park as the U’s snatched victory with a goal in the last minute to leave the Blues without even a point from a game that they should have had sewn up by half time. Interviews with Barry Ashby and Dan Stubbs, full match commentary, match report and stats available now - see THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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September's Player of the Month
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You can now vote for September's Player of the Month at www.margate-fc.com/potm.php.
Up the Gate!
Please Note: the players listed in the poll meet our qualification criteria for the Player of the month poll. |
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Louis Smith
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Margate Football Club has just heard that the injury sustained by Louis Smith is worse than first thought. It appears that Louis has cruciate ligament damage and will be out for between five and seven months. I am sure that everyone joins us in wishing Louis a speedy recovery.
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Gate do battle with Hastings
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Margate welcomes Hastings United to Hartsdown Park for this crucial Ryman League Premier Division clash. With three league points at stake, a win could take either side four places up the table. |
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Gate date with Darts switched to Saturday 11th
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With both Margate’s and Dartford’s scheduled opponents in FA Cup action on Saturday 11th October, the clubs have agreed to switch their game at Dartford’s Princes Park from Tuesday 14th October to Saturday 11th October. Kick-off at 3pm. |
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Update
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Margate Football Club is delighted to announce that the application for an adjournment against the winding up petition has been successful in court today. This allows the club until 26 November 2008, to finalise a solution to its financial worries. The Club would like to thank supporters from this Club and others who have been sending in their well wishes.
The Club can also announce that a planning application has been submitted by our architects to Thanet District Council for the proposed Medical Centre at Hartsdown Park.
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Saturday off for Gate squad? Not quite!
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Having been dumped out of the FA Cup at Worthing in the First Qualifying Round, the Blues are without a game tomorrow (Saturday). But that doesn’t mean a complete break for the squad! |
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Blues and Angels share goalless draw
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Margate’s second clean sheet in as many matches earned them a deserved share of the points at a blustery Hartsdown Park this evening. See THE MATCHES pages for full details, including match report, stats and interviews. |
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Blues look to build on Ashford win
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After Margate’s first away win of the season at high-flying Ashford Town, the Blues welcome Tonbridge Angels to Hartsdown Park. |
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Too much Power for Ash Trees
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Margate recorded their second win of the campaign, beating high-flying Ashford Town by a goal to nil at Short Lane this afternoon. Michael Power’s first goal of the season proved to be the difference between the two sides. See THE MATCHES pages for more details. |
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News
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Margate Football Club Ltd has been served with another winding up petition by HM Revenue and Customs. This second petition relates to the same monies owing from the previous CVA. The Club is investigating a number of possible avenues and will report more as soon as decisions are made.
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Blues looking to fell Ash Trees
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Margate makes the trip to just under the flight-path to Heathrow for this Ryman League Premier Division clash with Ashford Town. With just one win in nine competitive games, Margate find themselves up against one of the leading sides in the division. |
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Rebels over-run Gate
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Margate were blown away by Ryman League Southern Division Worthing at Woodside Road this afternoon. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate plot to over-throw Rebels
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The Blues travel to Woodside Road to take on Worthing in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup, sponsored by E.ON. |
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Blues stage late rally but Terrors hold on.
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Margate were unlucky not to take a point from an entertaining encounter that the home side won by a 2-1 margin. The two sides were well matched and tried to play good football which made for an entertaining – often end to end – encounter. |
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Blues confront their Terrors
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Margate travels to Surrey on Tuesday to take on Tooting & Mitcham United looking to put the disappointment of the home defeat to AFC Hornchurch behind them, and more importantly to put more points on the board. |
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Urchins close gate on Blues’ late rally
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The Blues succumbed to two second half Urchin’s goals at a blustery Hartsdown Park this afternoon; falling to a second home defeat of the season. In what was overall an even contest, Gate rarely troubled Dale Brightly in the Hornchurch goal until the final 15-20 minutes. But it proved to be too little, too late as the visitors hung on to claim the win.
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See Urchins at Hartsdown Park
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Margate will be looking to make it three games unbeaten, but will face an Urchins side desperate to get their promotion effort back underway after two defeats on the bounce. |
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MISA – latest fund raising events
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The Margate Independent Supporters Association have three events coming up: a Quiz Night (this Friday, 5th September); a Golf Day (14th September) and Lord Phil Royle and the Rockin’ Royles at the Theatre Royal (18th October). |
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Gate add two to squad
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Margate Football Club has added two players to the squad; Lee Maskell and Mark Beresford. |
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Gate make a point to Hawks
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Margate secured a valuable point in Essex with a 1-1 draw against Harlow Town this evening. Dan Young got the Blues’ goal – his second in two games – to secure the draw. See THE MATCHES pages for match report and full stats update. |
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Blues look to shoot down Hawks
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Margate makes the first of five trips through the Dartford tunnel to Essex to take on Harlow Town in the Ryman League looking to build on their improving form. |
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Ashby’s boys win gaffer’s praise.
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New Margate Manager Barry Ashby was able to celebrate his first competitive win following the Blues’ 2-1 victory over Heybridge Swifts at Hartsdown Park. |
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Young’s bullet header seals points for Blues
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Margate recorded their first league win of the season with this hard fought victory over Heybridge Swifts at Hartsdown Park this afternoon. |
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Blues seek maximum return from Swifts clash
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Margate welcomes Heybridge Swifts to Hartsdown Park for a Ryman League Premier Division clash.
Don’t forget, if you want to get to Hartsdown Park in plenty of time and enjoy the build up to kick-off, you can enjoy a drink in The Hartsdown, a hot snack from the snack bars and pay a visit to the club shop. Plus, we’ll have more great music – this week it’s a Margate Rock special! (In the coming weeks, look out for news about live half-time entertainment.) |
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Golf Day for MFC Reserves, U18's & Youth
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A Golf Day is planned for Sunday 14th September at the Stonelees Golf Centre, Ebbsfleet Lane, Ebbsfleet. The event is in aid of the Margate Reserves, Under 18's and Youth teams. |
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Yorath: “I’m at the football club every day”
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Margate’s Director of Football Terry Yorath spoke to Gate Radio after the Bank Holiday Monday derby with Dover about his role at the club and his reflections on the big match. |
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Whites sneak win in tight Kent derby
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Although it is now four games without a win, this was a good Margate performance and clearly the best 90-minute performance of the season so far. Even the home side acknowledged that they were fortunate to finish with all three points. Margate will play worse this season, and win. For a full stats update, full match commentary, match reaction from Paul Smith and a full match report, see The Matches pages for details. |
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Ashby’s Blues take on Hessie’s Whites
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It’s a case of Gillingham re-united at Crabble for this Bank Holiday Monday East Kent derby in the Ryman League Premier Division. |
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Gulls give Gate the blues
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Margate succumbed to a second-half treble from the visitors as newly promoted Canvey Island ran out 4-0 winners this afternoon at Hartsdown Park, to record their first win of the campaign and leave the Blues with just one point from three games. |
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Gates young guns take on Gulls
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With Margate’s second home game of the new season against Canvey Island set for tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm, why not come on down to Hartsdown Park and give your support to Gate? |
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See Gulls at Hartsdown Park
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This Saturday 23rd August, Margate welcomes newly promoted Canvey Island to Hartsdown Park, for their second home fixture of the new Ryman League season. |
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Blues stage second-half come back
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Margate staged a tenacious second half come-back to take a share of the points in what was truly a game of two halves, at Hartsdown Park this evening. A full match report, full match commentary, post match reaction from Barry Ashby and full stats update are available now: click here for The Matches pages. |
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Support the boys in Blue!
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The new season comes to Hartsdown Park this (Tuesday) evening with the visit of Hendon in the Ryman League Premier Division, so why not come along and support the Blues? |
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Greens for Blues
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Manager Barry Ashby and his new-look Margate side make their home debut against Hendon in the Ryman League Premier Division on Tuesday evening. |
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Website Updates
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Full squad information and player profiles have now been added to www.margate-fc.com. Visit www.margate-fc.com/squad.php for more details.
Photos of the presentation of players' shirts to last season's shirt sponsors can now be viewed and downloaded from www.margate-fc.com/sponsorpics.php.
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Update
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The Clubs final pre-season training session took place at Hartsdown Park yesterday evening. The session saw the return from injury of Pat Sappleton, who has now registered with the Club, contract agreements with Roberto Corbishley and Sam Taylor were also put in place.
The new look Margate squad has an average age of just 21. The Management Team will continue to source further young athletes who have potential to play at a higher level... |
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Player Update
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Margate Football Club is pleased to release the list of players contracted to the Club for the coming Season... |
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Robins are new-look Blues’ first test
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Manager Barry Ashby takes his new look Margate side to Carshalton Athletic for the opening game of the new Ryman League Premier Division season. |
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News Update
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Stadium Redevelopment
The progress the Club hoped to make over the last 4 weeks to secure the proposed main operator was delayed whilst key parties involved in the final negotiations were away on holiday. All parties concerned will be available again from 12 August 2008 and our Development Partners are attempting to set a final meeting for next week. We will issue an updated statement as soon as results are finalised.
New Main Sponsor
Due to a number of delays the Club has encountered in finalising details with our new sponsor, we have been forced to accept that our proposed 3 year deal will now not be completed in time for this coming Season. We have been fortunate, therefore, that our Development Partner London and Margate Developments Ltd, has agreed to stand in as our main sponsor until the details with the above main sponsor have been settled, allowing them to formally announce their involvement. The Club would like to express its gratitude to London and Margate for their continued support.
Players
Barry continues to look at and talk to new players and the Club expects to settle contract negotiations with a number of players in the days leading up to the new Season. Your Manager and the full Management Team are totally focused to ensure that only the right players are brought in and that work will continue to see further additions to the squad over the next few months.
New Kit
We have received confirmation that our new kit has been manufactured and is now being labelled with the new sponsors details. This includes full kits and tracksuits for every single player down to the Under 7’s.
Youth Section
Further good news for the youth section, their objective to provide every singly player with their own football has been achieved. This is down to the generosity of Mars, who in order to assist with the childrens development, have provided in the region of 500 free footballs for the Clubs aged 12 and over players. The Club would like to thank Neville Southall and also the Youth Section Chairman Luigi Scott for putting this deal in place.
Up the Gate!
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Power and Stubbs commit to Blues
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Margate FC is pleased to confirm the addition or two more players to the squad for the coming season. |
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Stones to host Gate in Kent Cup
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It might only be days since Ebbsfleet United lifted last season’s Kent Senior Cup with a 4-0 win over Cray Wanderers but the draw has been made for this season’s first round. |
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Wayne’s World is Blue
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Margate Football Club are pleased to announce the signing of Wayne Wilson. |
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Oystermen and Meade up next for Blues
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After a win and a draw from their first two pre-season friendly matches, the Blues take on Whitstable Town tomorrow evening (Tuesday 22nd) at The Belmont and then on Saturday 26th travel to Bayliss Avenue to take on newly promoted Kent League Champions Thamesmead Town. |
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Reserve Friendly
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Margate Reserves will meet Herne Bay Reserves at Hartsdown Park tomorrow. The match will follow the 1st Team game with kick off at 3pm. All supporters are welcome to stay at the ground to support the Reserve team.
Up the Gate! |
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Admission for Friendlies
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Margate Football Club is pleased to announce that admission prices for the pre-season friendlies to be played at Hartsdown Park on Saturday 19 July and Sunday 10 August 2008, will be charged as follows:
Adults £6.00
Concessions £3.00
Under 16 £1.00
Up the Gate!
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Gate pre-season schedule – latest update
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Margate begins their pre-season campaign with a trip to Deal Town tomorrow (Thursday). We also bring you the latest information on other pre-season friendlies for the Blues. |
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New Kit
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Margate Football Club is pleased to unveil the new kit for the forthcoming Season.
Up the Gate! |
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Gate open new season at Robins
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Margate kick off their fourth Ryman League Premier Division campaign with a visit to Carshalton Athletic on 16th August. |
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Pre -Season Friendly
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A pre-season friendly has been arranged away to Deal Town for Thursday 17 July 2008, kick off at 19:45.
Up the Gate! |
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Ashby’s charges continue with preparations for new season
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Margate Manager Barry Ashby and his team are continuing to prepare for the new Ryman league Premier division season. |
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Gate programme rated 3rd in Ryman Premier
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For the second year running, Margate’s Matchday Programme has been rated as the third best in the division. Promoted Chelmsford City came first, Horsham second with Margate and Hastings United in joint third. |
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Under 18's v Gillingham
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Margate Under 18's travelled to Gillingham on Tuesday night for a friendly match. |
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Kit Update
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Due to a breakdown in price negotiations Margate Football Club will no longer be going with an Errea kit. We apologise to the fans for this, we appreciate your input but we must find the best deal for the Club. We will post more news as soon as a new deal is finalised.
Up the Gate!
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Gate away in opening FA Cup tie
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The draws for the early rounds of the coming season’s FA Cup sponsored by E.ON and FA Carlsberg Trophy have been announced by the FA this morning. |
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Blues add three to squad
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Margate Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of three more players for the coming season. |
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Vote for next season's kit!
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Margate Football Club would like your help in choosing next season's kit! Here are the two options:
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Ashby: “more signings” in the pipeline
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With around seven weeks to go to the start of the new season, Margate Manager Barry Ashby gives his latest update on preparations for the new campaign. |
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Club News
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Margate Football Club is delighted to announce that Brian Stout has agreed to take up the honorary position of Club President following several Seasons as a Vice President.
Malcolm Rowlett has spoken with the Directors and confirmed his intention to take a year out from the Club. Malcolm has, however, offered to continue liaising with the local authority over our redevelopment plans. We would like to thank Malcolm for his role within the Club over the last three years.
The Club can also announce that ground entry prices will remain unchanged for Season 2008/9, Adults £9.00, Concessions £6.00 and under 16’s £1.00. The cost of a Season Ticket will also stay the same, Adults £160.00 and Concessions £105.00. Anyone purchasing a Season Ticket before 07 July 2008 will receive a 10% discount.
MISA is putting together a team to carry out general maintenance work around the ground on Saturday 05 July, anyone wishing to help should arrive at the ground from 10am onwards.
Up the Gate!
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Pre-Season Friendly
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The friendly match against Great Wakering Rovers will kick off at midday on Saturday 19 July and not at 3pm as previously announced.
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Pre-Season Friendlies
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Margate Football Club is pleased to confirm three further pre-season friendly games. We will be visiting Whitstable on Tuesday 22 July for a 19:45 kick off, Chatham Town on Saturday 02 August for a 3pm kick off and then hosting Cray Wanderers at Hartsdown Park on Sunday 10 August, kick off 14:00.
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Premier division new boys
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Five clubs will join the Ryman League Premier Division for the 2008/09 season, including one or two familiar names. |
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Player Update
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The Club is pleased to announce that the following players, who have progressed through the Reserve, Under 18 and Academy Teams, have been signed to Margate 1st Team for the coming Season:
Elliot Payne - Left Midfielder
Ryan Harker - Right Back
Chris Lewis - Centre Forward
Alex Krunic - Goalkeeper
Paul Axon - Right Winger
Sam Cliff - Centre Forward
Daryn Vanhinsbergh - Left Winger.
The Club has also signed Curtis Robinson a Left Back who previously played at Dover Athletic.
Up the Gate!
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Quain commits to Blues
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Margate Football Club is pleased to announce that Aaron Quain has signed for the club for the coming Ryman League Premier Division Season. |
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Ashby won't be rushed into new signings
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Manager Barry Ashby gave his first update to www.margate-fc.com this evening on his progress as Margate look to rebuild for the new Ryman League Premier Division season. |
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Gate receive hospitality award from Leamington fans
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Back in November of last year, Margate travelled to Warwickshire to take on Leamington in the FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round. |
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Playing For Success
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Margate Football Club is proud to host the Margate Learning Zone, an exciting and innovative education centre for the children of Thanet. The Department of Children, Schools and Families have joined forces with Kent County Councils to allow the Playing for Success scheme to benefit children in the region, boosting their key skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT. The best part is, it’s all for free!... |
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Pre-Season Friendly
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Margate Football Club is pleased to confirm a Pre-Season Friendly on Saturday 19th July against Iain O'Connell's Great Wakering Rovers. Kick-off 3pm at Hartsdown Park.
Up the Gate! |
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Latest Update
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The Directors are delighted to announce the appointment of Terry Yorath as the Clubs Director of Football. Terry's appointment will bring football management experience to the team and assist Barry and Paul to settle into their new management roles.
Terry joins the team with responsibilities to direct and take overall responsibility for the restructure and development of the clubs long term future.
Terry's contract terms require him to relocate to live in Thanet and fans will have the opportunity to welcome him to the Club tomorrow evening, when he joins the Directors for questions in The Hartsdown from 7pm.
Up the Gate! |
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Update
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The Club continue to await the decision of Chairman Malcolm Rowlett after he was asked to consider withdrawing his resignation. In the meantime both Colin Page and Keith Piper have now withdrawn their resignations.
London and Margate Developments Ltd remain committed to the redevelopment of our new stadium and the Club hope to announce some positive news very shortly. The Developers further undertake to reinstate the suspended weekly donation to the Club but only once the 5 a-sides reach a financial break-even point. In this regard the Management Team continue to explore every avenue to deliver more pith usage... |
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Smith: “I’ve still got that hunger and desire”
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Margate’s new – former Gillingham - Player / Coach Paul Smith gave his first exclusive interview to www.margate-fc.com. |
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Gaffer “can’t wait to crack on”
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After last night’s open meeting, Manager Barry Ashby gave his first exclusive interview to www.margate-fc.com. |
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Gate Management Team meets the fans in Q & A session
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At last night’s Open Meeting at The Hartsdown, the football club’s new management team was introduced to the fans. |
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