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Keep the BLUES in the BLACK
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Supporters will have seen this phrase used a number of times over the last few weeks on the official club website. It represents an overarching objective of the football club to achieve financial sustainability and growth off the pitch, to support playing success on it. |
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Blues too good for Brickies
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Margate secured a second successive pre-season 2-0 win against Sittingbourne at Hartsdown Park. The Blues looked in control throughout and even the second half changes did not unduly disrupt Gate’s dominance in what was ultimately a comfortable win. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,800 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Coverage of Gate vs. Sittingbourne
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For those supporters unable to get to Gate’s friendly with Sittingbourne tomorrow (Tuesday) evening, you will be able to keep up to date during the match via the official Margate Twitter feed. You can follow Margate FC on http://twitter.com/margate_fc. GATE RADIO will be back at Hartsdown Park for the start of the Ryman League season. |
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Lillywhites no match for Gate
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Margate started their pre-season campaign with a win against newly promoted (to the Ryman League Division One South) Faversham Town at Salters Lane this afternoon. Click here for the match report.
Margate host Sittingbourne in their second pre-season fixture on Tuesday evening. Kick off is at 7.45pm.
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Gate says no to vuvuzela
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Like a number of clubs up and down the country, Margate Football Club has opted to ban the controversial vuvuzela from Hartsdown Park for the coming season. |
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Gate launch Business Club
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Margate Football Club is launching a Business Club to help develop new sources of income for the coming and future seasons. |
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SUPERDRAW success leads to Commercial Manager Vacancy
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Following the great success that Graeme Poyser has achieved with the Goalden Gate SUPERDRAW, it was agreed today that he will devote all his time in recruiting members to the draw, and give the job the time it needs and deserves. |
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Iain is close to his final squad for the season
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With one training session to go before Margate’s first pre-season friendly at newly promoted Faversham Town, manager Iain O’Connell gave his latest update on preparations for the new campaign. |
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Margate to launch new Matchday Magazine
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The new season will herald a new Matchday Magazine for Margate Football Club. Having engaged Truprint Litho based on the Westwood Industrial Estate, we will be moving to a full colour, 36 page magazine on higher quality paper. |
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SOCCER SCHOOL from Margate Football Club
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Margate Football Club’s first SOCCER SCHOOL takes place Margate Football Club’s Hartsdown Park between Monday 26th and Thursday 29th July and includes a tour of Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge stadium. We have been able to increase the numbers for this popular SOCCER SCHOOL and therefore have a few places remaining – but you’ll need to act fast to secure your child’s place. |
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Admission prices for pre-season friendlies
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Margate’s first home pre-season friendly is rapidly approaching; Gate take on Ryman League Division One South Sittingbourne at Hartsdown Park a week today. Admission prices for the scheduled home friendlies against Sittingbourne, Ashford Town and East Thurrock United have now been confirmed. |
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Margate FC introduce FOOTBALL PARTIES
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Brand new to Margate Football Club; how much would your child love to celebrate their birthday with a chance to meet all of the First Team, receive a birthday card signed by the players and escort the players onto the pitch, all on a match day? |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,800 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Murder Mystery Evening
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The Margate Independent Supporters Association (MISA) are organising an evening with a difference. Their Murder Mystery Evening with a football theme based on Margate FC takes place in The Hartsdown on Sunday 25th July at 7.30. Tickets are £8 per person and can be obtained by calling Keith Lewis on 01843 226963.
Anyone could be the murderer, it could be you! |
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Season Tickets on Sale NOW
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With league fixtures due to be published imminently, now is a good time to order your SEASON TICKET for the 2010/11 season. They are ON SALE NOW from the club. |
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SUPERDRAW makes donation to QEQM
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As supporters know, not only does the Goalden Gate SUPERDRAW support Margate Football Club, but it also raises money for the Rainbow (children’s) Ward at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. |
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Can you spare £1 per week to support Margate FC like Carl?
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Can you spare just £1 per week to help to keep Margate FC in the black? To help fund the coming season we are asking all Margate fans; local and a far to donate just £1 per week by joining the Goalden Gate SUPERDRAW. Carl Carrick from Westgate did just that and won the £1,000 weekly Jackpot for his £1 per week subscription. |
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YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT – details of the draw
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Margate’s YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT Campaign is heading towards the big draw on Saturday 17th July at 12 noon at The Hartsdown. Someone will be walking away with a shirt sponsorship deal for the cost of just £300! |
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John and Steve win MFC season tickets
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Following the Sign up and WIN campaign, we have two winners of season tickets for the forthcoming Ryman League Premier Division season at Hartsdown Park. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,800 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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League fixtures delayed
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Due to ongoing issues with Grays Athletic’s proposed ground-share at East Thurrock and their application to join the Ryman League which is the subject of an appeals process, the Isthmian League are unable to publish fixtures for the forthcoming season today as planned. The earliest date that fixtures will therefore be published is the afternoon of Friday 16th July. |
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YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT – details of the draw
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Margate’s YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT Campaign is heading towards the big draw on Saturday 17th July at 12 noon at The Hartsdown. Someone will be walking away with a shirt sponsorship deal for the cost of just £300! |
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Last chance to Sign up and WIN with Margate FC
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Following a good initial response, we have extended the deadline for Margate supporters to WIN a season ticket for the coming season by signing up to be the first to receive news of events, special offers, to give your views on Margate Football Club. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,800 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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JK confirmed as assistant boss
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Margate Football Club are delighted to announce that John Keister has been confirmed as Iain O’Connell’s assistant for the coming season. |
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AGM Overview
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Margate Football Club Limited held its AGM at Hartsdown Park yesterday evening. Here are the main discussion points. |
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Margate Football Club Ltd AGM - TONIGHT
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The Margate Football Club Ltd AGM takes place on Wednesday 30th June at Hartsdown Park, starting promptly at 7.30pm.
While there are protocols concerned with disclosure of information to be observed, we are keen to keep all supporters - as well as shareholders - as up to date as we can about the club’s progress on and off the pitch. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,800 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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ENGLAND vs GERMANY
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England take on Germany in their World Cup last 16 game at 3.00pm on Sunday and you can watch the game on the big screen at The Hartsdown. Doors will open two hours before kick-off and you can enjoy the match with the cheapest beer prices in town!
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Margate FC Launch Academy
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Margate Football Club have launched their Football Academy in association with the Ursuline College. Representing Margate Football Club was director Cliff Egan and the Ursuline College, Mervyn Davey, director of Sport Specialism, Ursuline College. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,800 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Make Your Mark on Hartsdown Park
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Margate Football Club are re-launching Make Your Mark on Hartsdown Park – the scheme where supporters can have their names permanently part of the stadium. And the first thing we're doing is seeking to make sure that everyone who bought a brick in the original scheme can participate in the new development. |
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Sign up and WIN with Margate FC
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Margate supporters are being given the opportunity to be the first to receive news of events, special offers, to give your views on Margate Football Club; and the opportunity to WIN a season ticket for the coming season! |
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COME ON ENGLAND!
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England take on Algeria in their second World Cup group game at 7.30pm on Friday and you can watch the game on the big screen at The Hartsdown. Doors will open two hours before kick-off and you can enjoy the match with the cheapest beer prices in town! Not only that, club directors Cliff Egan and Keith Piper will be there too, so feel free to have an informal chat with them about the Gate - between England goals, of course!
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Margate FC name new Programme Editor
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Margate FC today named Don Walker as the club's new Programme Editor. Don succeeds Steve Ball who has already started work with Press Officer Steve Wells on improving the club's hugely successful website. |
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Hartsdown Park – Maintenance Update
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With the summer break well under way, thoughts turn to the coming season: to the hallowed turf that is the Hartsdown Park pitch and the other jobs needed to prepare the stadium for another Ryman League Premier Division season. |
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Town honours Ken Tomlinson
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MARGATE legend Ken Tomlinson has been honoured by the town for services to the football club, reports the Isle of Thanet Gazette. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,800 in prize money for the lucky winners, as membership closes in on 900! |
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Sign up and WIN with Margate FC
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Margate supporters are being given the opportunity to be the first to receive news of events, special offers, to give your views on Margate Football Club; and the opportunity to WIN a season ticket for the coming season! |
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Update from the MISA AGM
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The Margate Independent Supporters Association (MISA) held their Annual General Meeting at Harstdown Park last Thursday evening, with a good number of supporters in attendance. |
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Another great term at the MLZ
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Once again the Margate Learning Zone welcomed four schools into its rooms to work on their English, Maths and ICT. We were pleased to work with students from King Ethelbert’s, St Gregory’s, Bromstone and Birchington schools. |
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Gate pre-season friendlies
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Here is the list of confirmed pre-season friendly matches for Margate ahead of the new season’s official kick-off on 21st August. |
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The World Cup at THE HARTSDOWN
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With the World Cup starting this weekend, and England’s campaign getting underway on Saturday at 7.30pm, you can watch all the England games at The Hartsdown. Doors will open two hours before kick-off and you can enjoy the games with the cheapest beer prices in town!
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MLZ need minibus driver
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The Margate Learning Zone needs a minibus driver. Working on a casual basis, the role would ideally suit a retired or self-employed person. The position would be paid. For more information or to express your interest, contact center manager Andy Moore at the Margate Learning Zone on 01843 221769 or by email. |
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Margate Football Club AGM
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The Margate Football Club Annual General Meeting will take place exclusively for shareholders at Hartsdown Park on Wednesday 30th June, 2010, starting promptly at 7.30pm. All shareholders are invited and encouraged to attend this important meeting. |
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News update
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The petition issued in error by Revenue and Customs against Margate Football Club was this morning dismissed in the Companies Court.
The Court accepted that all tax owed by the club, including interest and charges had been paid in full by the last day on which it fell due.
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Iain is still looking and still talking
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Manager Iain O’Connell is continuing his work to add to the Margate squad for the coming campaign; still looking for, and still talking to potential new signings. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,800 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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SUPERDRAW News
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The Goalden Gate SUPERDRAW goes from strength to strength but we’re looking to extend the draw and reach our target of 1,000 members. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Tait comes to Gate
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Manager Iain O’Connell has captured the signature of former Dartford striker Allan Tait. |
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Margate FC admission prices for 2010/11 season
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In response to feedback from supporters concerning the club’s pricing structure for the 20010/11 season, Margate Football Club has revised downwards the price to transfer to the main seated stand; which for the new season will be £1.00. In addition, we are also announcing admission prices for Reserve matches. |
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Gate pre-season campaign takes shape
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Arrangements for Margate’s pre-season campaign are starting to come together as the club look to put around eight matches into place before the season starts in earnest on 21st August. |
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Gate squad takes shape for new campaign
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With 12 weeks to go to the start of the new campaign, manager Iain O’Connell says he is, “working hard to put a strong, competitive side together” for the new season. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Gate sign two defenders
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Manager Iain O’Connell has moved to make his first two signings for the new season, bringing two former Dover Athletic defenders to Hartsdown Park. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Announcement of Ryman League composition delayed
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The official announcement of the composition of the Ryman and other pyramid leagues has been delayed and is now expected at the beginning of next week (commencing 16th May). As soon as we hear confirmation of which division Margate have been placed in, we’ll bring it to you. |
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Working towards the new season
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It may be that we are closer to last season than next, but Margate’s preparations for the new season are gathering pace, as are the implementation of ideas to fund a promotion push for the 2010/11 campaign. |
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YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT Campaign update
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Margate’s YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT Campaign is continuing to make progress and we are close to half-way to achieving our target of 60 donations. But we need another push to take us to our target. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Working for Margate Football Club
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Are you interested in working for Margate Football Club? There are currently two opportunities to do just that; as a Commercial Manager and as Goalden Gate SUPERDRAW Canvassers. |
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Dan goes to Iceland
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Last season’s Supporters’ Player of the Year Dan Stubbs is set to move to Icelandic club Akureyri. |
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North Stand planning update and AGM
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The club has now received confirmation from the Planning Department of Thanet District Council that both of its planning applications for the new full sized 3G pitch, and the proposed North Stand have been validated and are now both live applications. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Gate release three
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Manager Iain O’Connell has announced the release of three players by Margate Football Club. |
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Reserves look to emulate first team great escape
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Margate Reserves hope to repeat the first team’s effort against Hastings and record a win against Chatham Town on Bank Holiday Monday at Hartsdown Park. Why not come on down to Hartsdown Park and cheer the lads on? There’s no charge to see the game and a special offer in the bar! |
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YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT Campaign update
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Margate’s YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT Campaign is continuing to make progress but we still need your help to build interest with local businesses and individuals. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Lacy, Stubbs, Pain and Ball win end of season awards
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After the Hastings game, Margate FC held their presentations. Aaron Lacy was voted as Player of the Season by his fellow team members. Dan Stubbs was voted as Supporters’ Player of the Year and Sam Paine awarded Young Player of the year. And Programme Editor Steve Ball was given the Director’s Prize for his contribution to the football club. |
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Boss reflects on positive end to the season
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Iain O’Connell’s 15-match Margate season ended with a crucial win over Hastings United yesterday; a result that much to the manager’s relief could be enough to earn a reprieve from relegation. |
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Blackman fires Gate to potential Ryman Premier survival
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Margate secured a vital 1-0 win over play-off chasing Hastings United, which coupled with Ashford’s home defeat to Harrow Borough, leaves the Blues in prime position to benefit from a yet to be confirmed relegation reprieve. Lloyd Blackman’s first half strike proved enough to win all three points. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate battle with Hastings for survival points
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Margate welcomes play-off chasing Hastings United to Hartsdown Park for their final game of a difficult season, knowing a win could still maintain their Premier Division status for another year.
And don't foget the end of season presentations after the game including a disco and free buffet! |
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YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT Campaign update
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Margate’s YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT Campaign is progressing well with around 20 expressions of interest, but there is still a lot of work to do to make the initiative successful. |
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End of Season Presentations
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Margate Football Club would like to invite all supporters to the End of Season Presentations taking place in the Hartsdown Bar after Saturday’s final league game of the season against Hastings United. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Iain bemoans lucky first goal for Tooting
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Margate’s Ryman League Premier Division status hands by a thread following defeat at Tooting and Mitcham yesterday. The game characterised much of the season for Gate in that the team enjoyed the majority of possession, created more chances and yet failed to record a much needed win, demonstrating how narrow the margins between success and failure are in the process. |
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Terrors dent Gate survival hopes
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It was another case of the one that got away as Margate rued their inability to convert their chances and a bizarre opening goal for the hosts as the Blues suffered a third defeat in succession; going down by a 2-1 margin against Tooting and Mitcham United this afternoon. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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The Margate Football Club YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT campaign
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In these difficult economic times Margate FC has come up with a new initiative to attract kit sponsorship for the 2010/2011 season. The YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT campaign is not only available to companies but is also open to supporters. |
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Official website a big hit
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The official club website continues to attract record numbers of visitors and page views, all of which means we have more people reading more content on our site than ever before. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Gate manager gutted by defeat
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Margate manager Iain O’Connell was left stunned by his side’s disappointing end to a game that they had controlled for most of the 90 minutes. |
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Gate take on Millers
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Match Sponsor: ½ Skips
Gate’s match against Aveley has assumed even more importance with defeat at Wealdstone coupled with Carshalton’s win against Billericay on Thursday evening. Iain O’Connell’s Margate side will be working hard to secure three more priceless points in their quest to complete the great escape. |
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Stones break Gate unbeaten run
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Margate lost for the first time in 10 games as Wealdstone kept their slim play-off hopes alive. For Gate, it looked like a case of one game too many as the effect of three games in five days told. Neither keeper had much to do, and Margate rallied well towards the end, but it was a case of too little too late. Gate remain one place and three points outside the drop zone, but having played three games more than the four teams below them. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate travel for Stones clash
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After Easter Monday’s 1-1 draw with Tonbridge Angels, Margate takes to the road again, this time for a re-arranged match with Wealdstone. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! Plus, Ken Skingley wins £100 via the Matchday Meat Raffle. |
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Boss says Gate were the better team
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If Margate were not fighting relegation, then a point at play-off chasing Tonbridge Angels would have felt like a point won. But with the chances Gate created, manager Iain O’Connell was left with a sense of what might have been. |
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Stalemate for Blues and Angels
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Margate continues to make progress in their quest to avoid the drop with a hard fought goalless draw at Tonbridge Angels this afternoon. Gate had the better of the game overall, but couldn’t find the goal that would have taken them up another place to 17th. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate face Angels in Easter Monday clash
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After Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bognor, Margate travel to West Kent to take on play-off chasing Tonbridge Angels in another crucial Ryman League Premier Division clash. |
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Boss bemoans below par first half performance
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Manager Iain O’Connell had mixed views on the 1-1 draw against Bognor Regis Town. A disappointing first half performance followed by a determined second half recovery left him feeling the score-line was a fair reflection of the game. |
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Gate held by Rocks
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Margate’s progress away from the drop zone was halted by Bognor Regis as both sides look to avoid the drop. A point a-piece was probably the right result as Gate improved in the second half but the 1-1 draw against the division basement side will go down as an opportunity missed for the Blues. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Ken wins the cash, not the meat
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Ken Skingley purchased a ticket for the meat raffle at our home game against Carshalton Athletic but unfortunately did not win the succulent meat that was on offer that afternoon. But he did win £100! Read more to find out how. |
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Boss hails team performance at Carshalton
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Another win has taken Gate another step closer to safety and has left manager Iain O’Connell with a feeling of great satisfaction after victory at Carshalton Athletic. |
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Gate climb out of bottom four with Robins win
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Margate climbed out of the Ryman League Premier Division relegation zone with another match winning performance on a difficult surface at Colston Avenue this evening. The 2-1 win took them above hosts Carshalton Athletic and Maidstone United who replace Gate in the drop zone. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Gate face Robins in crucial six-pointer
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Margate travel to Surrey to take on Carshalton Athletic for the second time within two weeks in a game that cold go some way to determining the fate of both clubs. |
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Update on MFC new fund raising scheme
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Following the launch of Margate Football Club's innovative fund-raising scheme, we pleased to advise supporters that we now have five confirmed participants with a further six interested parties. For full details about the scheme including the benefits available through the draw and a comprehensive Q&A, CLICK HERE. |
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Gate and Wood end all square
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Margate could only manage a draw against play-off chasing Boreham Wood in today’s Ryman League Premier Division fixture, although in doing so, the Blues did extend their unbeaten run to six games. Having taken a first half lead, Gate were pegged back just before the break. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Richard Piper
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Richard will be undergoing a heart by-pass operation today in hospital in London. Everyone at the club would like to wish him a speedy recovery and we hope to see him back at Hartsdown Park in the not too distant future. Richard being Richard was working out how many games he was going to miss!!!! |
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Seats available on coach for Boreham Wood
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There are a limited number of seats available on the first team coach travelling to Boreham Wood for Saturday’s important Ryman League Premier Division clash. Supporters wishing to travel on the coach, should contact the club on 01843 221 769 for details of departure times, cost and to book their seat. |
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Iain says effort was second to none
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While Tuesday night’s win against Dartford was worthy of celebration in its own right, it was particularly pleasing as it marks an ongoing improvement of Gate’s form and takes the Blues to within a place and three points of Ryman League Premier Division safety. |
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Blues blunt Darts title march
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Margate recorded a crucial win against the league leaders Dartford, with a disciplined performance right across the pitch. James Pinnock will take the plaudits for his second half goal but all 11 players played their part in a match winning performance that belied their lowly position in the table. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Gate looking to make their point at Darts
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Undefeated in four games, Margate travel to Champions-elect Dartford for a top versus bottom clash in search of vital Ryman League Premier Division survival points, on Tuesday evening. |
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Commercial Update
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Margate Football Club has been working hard in a difficult economic climate and in a season that has seen unprecedented numbers of postponements to help provide funding for the ongoing development of the club and particularly the team. Director Cliff Egan provides an update. |
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Four unbeaten but draw leaves boss disappointed
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Another draw combined with wins for Waltham Abbey and Billericay leaves Margate at the bottom of the table despite their longest unbeaten run of the season. But the windy conditions made the game difficult for both sides to play their football. |
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Stalemate for Blues and Robins
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Margate and Carshalton shared the points in a game between two of the division’s bottom three. There were few chances throughout the game as both midfields cancelled each other out and the defences coped with what their opponents had to throw at them. Byron Harrison put the visitors ahead on 24 minutes with Sam Jones scoring a stunning equaliser 27 minutes into the second half. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Crucial clash with Robins next for Blues
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Margate welcomes Carshalton Athletic to Hartsdown Park tomorrow (Saturday) for what will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, but a meeting that could have a profound impact on who goes down come the end of the season. |
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Two in, one out for Gate
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Margate Football Club can confirm the signing of two new players by manager Iain O’Connell while one player has left the club. |
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North Stand - More detail
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Following the recent announcements concerning the North Stand development and the sharing of the plans, we now have a picture of the side elevation as viewed from Hartsdown Park. |
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Josh Winchombe
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Josh Winchombe – who following his progression through the Under-18’s and the Reserves signed for the first team back in February – has now signed a contract with the club until the end of next season. Josh is a talented young player and is expected to be a valuable addition to the squad. |
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Arsenal vs West Ham on the big screen follows Carshalton game
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The club will be showing the Arsenal vs West Ham Premiership game on the big screen in The Hartsdown from 5.30pm following Saturday’s match with Carshalton Athletic. So whether you’re at the game following the Gate or the Robins, why not watch the game after the big match? |
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1-1 was a fair result says Iain
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Manager Iain O’Connell was pleased with the application of his side – particularly at the back – as Gate recorded a creditable 1-1 draw against Sutton United yesterday evening. |
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Sutton next for resurgent Gate
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Margate welcomes Sutton United to Hartsdown Park this evening for what will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season. |
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Stones clash off again
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Following Wealdstone’s progression to the semi-finals of the Isthmian league Championship Manager Cup, Margate’s trip to Grosvenor Vale scheduled for Thursday 18th March has been postponed for a second time. Wealdstone will now face Croydon Athletic on that date. The new date for Margate’s trip to take on the Stones is Wednesday 7th April. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Boss says beating the drop is definitely on
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Manager Iain O’Connell remains confident that Gate can escape relegation from the Ryman League Premier division and has nothing but praise for the way the side battled through to three points at Billericay Town yesterday. |
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Leroy late winner seals it for 10 man Gate
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A last gasp winner by Leroy Huggins for 10-man Margate against fellow strugglers Billericay Town at New Lodge makes it two wins of the trot for the first time since August, as Gate’s great escape attempt gathers momentum. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Blue on Blue
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The Blues face another relegation six-pointer when they travel to Essex to take on improving Billericay Town tomorrow, Saturday. |
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Points and performance please boss
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Manager Iain O’Connell displayed a mixture of pleasure and relief at recording his first win as Margate boss. With a much improved display from a side that is starting to bear his influence in terms of personnel and approach, it was a deserved victory and one that bodes well for the battles that lie ahead. |
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Tooting hold no Terrors for Blues
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Margate won a home game for the first time since 3rd October this evening at Hartsdown Park against play-off hopefuls Tooting and Mitcham United. A goal in each half from Sam Jones and debutant Leroy Huggins came either side of Simon Parker’s first half equaliser to secure three priceless points for Gate. At the final whistle the theme to The Great Escape echoed around Hartsdown Park, and with more performances like tonights, it could just be on for the Blues. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Pinns is the daddy!
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Margate Football Club would like to extend their congratulations to James Pinnock and his wife on the birth of their baby son on Sunday. We’ll be looking out for another goal scorer in 18 years time! |
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Leroy is a Blue
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Margate Football Club have signed striker Leroy Huggins from Ryman League Division 1 North VCD Athletic. |
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News update
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The Directors are delighted to announce that the winding up petition served against Margate Football Club Ltd, by HMRC in April 2005 in the sum of £220,000 has this week been finally dismissed after the Club made the final payment of £14,996.35 on Friday the 5th March 2010. |
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Gate trip to Wealdstone re-arranged
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Margate's postponed trip to St. George's Stadium, Grosvenor Vale to take on Wealdstone has been re-arranged for Thursday 18th March, 7.45 kick off. |
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Gate face their midweek Terrors
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Each time the Blues do not win a game, the next game gets even bigger. The weekend defeat to fellow strugglers Waltham Abbey was a cruel blow to Gate’s survival hopes, but with another 39 points up for grabs across the remainder of the season, the fight for survival will go on; and it starts again against Tooting and Mitcham United. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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News update on North Stand development
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The Club's architects have been advised by the Planning Department of Thanet District Council that the amended planning application recently submitted for the development of the North Stand cannot be accepted as an amendment to the existing consent, and that a full planning application will be required by the Council. |
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The manager and the striker
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Margate manager Iain O’Connell has endured a real baptism of fire as his side have now lost two home games by the same 0-3 margin. There are excuses that the manager could make but he refuses to do so and will focus on putting the errors right that are costing the side crucial points in the fight to avoid the drop. |
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No charity for Gate from Abbotts
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The Ryman League Premier Division trapdoor opened a little wider for Margate today with a 3-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Waltham Abbey. Despite enjoying the majority of the possession, Gate were unable to find the breakthrough and showed their collective defensive frailties. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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1 in, 1 out
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Manager Iain O’Connell has made two more changes to the Margate squad. |
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Gate seek winning habit against Abbotts
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Match Sponsor: PALM BAY GARAGE
Not many Margate fans would have picked this game as Gate’s biggest game of the season back in August. But, if ever there was a six-pointer, then this is it as the Blues were overtaken by Saturday’s opponents courtesy of the Abbotts’ 2-1 home win over Horsham on Thursday evening; a result that leaves Gate at the bottom of the table on goal difference from Bognor Regis. |
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Palm Bay Garage Supports Margate FC
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Margate Football Club are pleased to announce that Palm Bay Garage the Isle of Thanet’s Renault Dealership, has agreed to support the club by agreeing to site an Advertising Board at Hartsdown Park, and will be Match Sponsors for our home game against Waltham Abbey on Saturday 6th March. |
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Angels give Gate the Blues
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Margate fell to another home defeat, this time at the hands of Tonbridge Angels. A combination of low confidence and the introduction for four new singings at the same time contributed to a disjointed performance in the first half although the second half showed some promise. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Barnes next in at Gate
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Margate have made another signing as momentum builds to maintain the Blues’ Ryman League Premier Division status. |
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Game on this evening
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This evening’s Ryman League Premier Division match against Tonbridge Angels is definitely on and no pitch inspection is planned. The Hartsdown will be open before kick-off as usual so why not come and have a drink before supporting the Blues and Iain O’Connell for his first game in charge? CLICK HERE for the match preview. |
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Gate sign two
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Manager Iain O’Connell has moved quickly to reinforce the side ahead of the clash with Tonbridge Angels. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Angels are first test for Iain
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Iain O’Connell faces his delayed first test as Margate manager with the visit of Tonbridge Angels to Hartsdown Park on Tuesday evening. In poor form coming into this game, the Blues need all your support so why not get down to Hartsdown Park and follow Iain’s second debut for Gate – this time from the technical area. |
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Another one bites the dust
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Heavy overnight rain has left the Grosvenor Vale pitch waterlogged and as a result of this morning's pitch inspection, Margate's match at Wealdstone has been postponed. A new date for the game will be announced in due course. |
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Stones are first test for new Gate boss
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Weather permitting, New Margate manager Iain O’Connell faces his first test with a trip to play-off chasing Wealdstone in search of vital points as the Blues seek to avoid the drop. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Gulls take points from Blues
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Margate’s relegation fears intensified with another defeat, although the performance was a marked improvement from the match against Billericay, and arguably deserved a point. Gate took the lead on three minutes – Sam Jones’s first goal for the club, but Canvey scored once in each half to secure the points. See THE MATCHES for details. |
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Update on club manager position
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The Margate Football Club board met this afternoon to consider the 18 applications received for the position of Club Manager. |
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North Stand plans available now
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Following confirmation that the amendments required to the previously approved planning consent necessary to allow construction of the proposed North Stand have been submitted to Thanet District Council, the club are pleased to be able to make the plans available to supporters. |
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Jake is Gate mascot for Canvey game
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Margate FC Youth player Jake Bourne will lead the teams out at Hartsdown Park for the clash between Margate and Canvey Island, as mascot for the day. |
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5 GAMES FOR THE PRICE OF 4
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As Margate Football Club enters the pivotal period of the season, we want your support to help keep the club in the Ryman League Premier Division. So, we are pleased to announce a SPECIAL OFFER for supporters, for entry to home games during the month of March. |
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Goalden Gate SUPERDRAW day at the Canvey Island game
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We have been working hard with MISA to increase membership of the Goalden Gate SUPERDRAW lottery and we have achieved a current membership of over 800 members but we need to increase this number as this has been a major contributor of funds from MISA to Margate Football Club. |
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Wayne reflects on defeat to Billericay in his new role
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Midfielder Wayne Wilson has been working with John Keister to lead the team in the absence of a permanent manager at Hartsdown Park. After the defeat against Billericay, he gave his reaction to the loss and the current situation. |
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Gate crash to Billericay
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Margate’s woes increased with defeat to fellow strugglers Billericay Town at Hartsdown Park this evening. Lloyd Blackman’s 13th goal of the season two minutes before the end of normal time was scant consolation in what was a disappointing performance from the Blues. See THE MATCHES for match details. |
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Manager update
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Director Keith Piper reflected on a week that saw manager Mark Butler tender his resignation, the manager and his assistant Steve Beeks leave the club and what the club needs to do next to appoint a new manager. |
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Keister: We gave a good account of ourselves
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Margate started life without manager Mark Butler with a 1-0 defeat at AFC Hornchurch yesterday, but John Keister – looking after team affairs jointly with Wayne Wilson – felt there were some positives to take from the game. |
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Gate fall to Urchins
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After a difficult week for the club, Margate went to Hornchurch and were beaten by a goal to nil in a game that showed little to choose between the two sides. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate travel to Urchins
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Margate make one of five trips to Essex this season when they travel to face AFC Hornchurch on Saturday in the Ryman League Premier Division. |
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Joe is Michael’s MotM
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Saturday’s match sponsor Michael Westwood chose Joe Healy as his Man of the Match after the clash with Hendon. |
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Gordon Bartlett says Gate were better than Stones
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Margate put in a good shift against Wealdstone and were arguably unlucky to come away with just a point after dominating the whole of the second half. Steve Beeks reflects on the 1-1 draw with Wealdstone. |
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Mark Butler resigns as manager of Margate Football Club
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A meeting held between the manager and the club’s Chief Executive after last night’s game resulted in the manager submitting his resignation to the club. The directors have today confirmed that they have accepted Mark Butler’s resignation and a further statement will be issued by the directors as soon as possible. |
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Gate face Wings in Kent Cup
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Margate will travel to Park View Road to take on holders Welling United in the Kent Senior Cup at a date yet to be decided. |
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Gate and Stones all square
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It ended all square between Margate and Wealdstone as the two sides guilty of throwing away 2-0 half-time leads at the weekend drew 1-1 at Hartsdown Park this evening. With Margate hesitant in the opening 15 minutes the Stones took the lead. It was even for the remainder of the half but Gate controlled the whole of the second period - Joe Healy scoring the equaliser - and arguably deserved all three points. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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News update
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News concerning the dismissal of the misconduct charge brought against John Keister and latest stadium development news is included in this update. |
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Gate and Stones try again
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Margate welcomes Wealdstone to Hartsdown Park on Tuesday for a vital Ryman League Premier Division clash, looking to erase the memory of Saturday’s second half performance. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Sam heads east to win full time contract
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Margate Football Club is pleased to announce that defender Sam Groombridge has been invited by a Middle East based club for an 11 day trial with a view to signing a full time contract. |
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Forum fans sponsor four players
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Following a successful fund raising campaign on the FansFocus forum, Steve Lewis was on the pitch at half time during the Hendon game handing some money over to director Cliff Egan. |
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Mark Butler says Gate face a challenge but we are good enough
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Margate remain in the drop zone after failing to take their chance to haul themselves out of the bottom four with a home defeat against fellow strugglers Hendon at the weekend. For manager Mark Butler, the frustration continues be borne out of inconsistency; not between games, but within them. |
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Blues throw two-goal lead away
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From looking comfortably in control having taken a first half two goal lead, Margate capitulated in the second half; eventually losing the game 3-2. A penalty started the rot as Gate struggled to get a foot-hold in the second half, but the sucker-punch came with just two minutes to go as Hendon scored the winning goal. See THE MATCHES pages for details.
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Player update
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Margate Football Club is pleased to announce two new signings and one promotion from the Reserves to the first team squad. |
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Gate take on Greens in six-pointer
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Margate welcomes Hendon to Hartsdown Park on Saturday for what could prove to be a real six-pointer. With both sides at the wrong end of the Ryman League Premier Division Table, it promises to be a tense and exciting afternoon. |
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Michael Westwood Sponsors Hendon Game
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Michael Westwood is celebrating his 21st birthday by sponsoring our home game against Hendon. Michael’s family have booked the sponsorship to hold Michael’s birthday celebrations in our Sponsors Lounge. |
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Taylor is a Ram
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Joe Taylor has been released from his contract by the Club, and has subsequently signed for Ramsgate. Margate Football Club would like to wish Joe the best of luck at his new club. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Mark Butler rues missed chances
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With 16 places separating the two sides at start of play, the home side might have been expecting to win the game. But with just a single goal lead going into the final quarter and Margate pushing hard for the equaliser, the home side scored a flattering second to leave Margate boss ruing his side’s profligacy. |
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Ks seal win with late KO blow
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In a game that Margate will feel they could – and perhaps should – have got something out of, Kingstonian won with a goal mid-way through the opening half and a second deep into second half added time as Gate went forward looking for the equaliser. See THE MATCHES for details. |
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Gate have Sunday lunch date with K’s
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Margate faces one of their toughest tests of the season when they travel to Kingsmeadow for the league clash with promotion chasing Kingstonian on Sunday for a 1pm kick off. |
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Half Term Soccer School at Margate
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Margate Football Club is proposing to run a Half Term Soccer School at the Hartsdown Football 5’s. The Soccer School will run between Monday 15th and Thursday 18th February between 10am and 4pm. Full details will be announced shortly. In the meantime to find out more information please call 01843 221 769. |
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Mark Butler says the best team won, but ……
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True to his word, manager Mark Butler experimented with a new formation for the Kent Senior Cup clash with Chatham Town on Tuesday evening, and featured a strong Margate line up. |
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Gate through against Chats in Kent cup
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Margate recorded a narrow if largely trouble free Kent Senior Cup win against Chatham Town at Hartsdown Park this evening. Curtis Robinson’s seventh minute strike was enough for the Blues who go into the Quarter Finals of this season’s competition. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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John Keister
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The club can announce that player John Keister has been suspended from all his contract duties for a period of 14 days whilst the club investigates allegations against him of misconduct. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Gate sting Hornets with late leveller
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In a game of six goals, Margate secured a valuable and fully deserved point as the lead switched hands three times before Lloyd Blackman’s late intervention from the bench. See THE MATCHES page for details. |
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Gate tackle Hornets
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Manager Mark Butler takes his Margate side to face Horsham at Goring's Mead in the Ryman League Premier Division tomorrow. |
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You can be a match sponsor
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On the FansFocus forum some fans have asked how they can raise funds to help the club, well here’s one suggestion. If 10 fans can each pledge £25 then they can sponsor our home game against Canvey Island at Hartsdown Park on Saturday 20th February 2010. |
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Margate supporters rally round for their club
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Margate supporters are proving what an asset to the club they are following stories on the official club website offering sponsorship opportunities. Over the last 24 hours, we have added sponsorship for Mark Butler and seen an initiative to collectively sponsor a player from supporters on the FansFocus forum. |
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Sponsorship proves lucky for Sam
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Before Saturdays Ryman League Premier Division clash against Ashford Town (Middx) at Hartsdown Park, Mark Sandwell of UBLOW Ltd sponsored Sam Groombridge for the season. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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New player update
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In what has been a late change of heart by the player, Paul Johnson has indicated to Margate Football Club that he has received a revised offer from Ashford Town, and so under these circumstances the club have withdrawn their interest in signing the player. Manager Mark Butler said, “I was optimistic about signing Paul but we move on and will continue to try to bring new payers to the club.” |
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Mark Butler: “A fair result”
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Given the recent connections between the two clubs, the match against Ashford was always going to be intriguing. Add to that the recent history between the two sides: six draws in seven games, and it always looked likely to be close. So it was no real surprise that the match ended all square, a result that the Margate boss described as “fair”. |
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Gate held by Ashford
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Without Lloyd Blackman and John Keister, Margate were held to a 1-1 draw by manager Mark Butler’s previous club in a game that on the balance of play produced just about the right result. See The Matches Pages for details. |
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Stone not for Gate
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Following Bromley’s decision to allow striker Adrian Stone to find another club, a press report on www.bromleytimes.co.uk suggested that he had signed for Margate. The club can confirm that Adrian has not signed for the Blues and that we have no intention of signing him. |
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New player speculation
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There has been a lot of speculation relating to Paul Johnson, Mark Butler’s former captain at Ashford Town. Margate Football Club would like to take this opportunity confirm the current situation to supporters. |
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Gordon Wallis resigns from the Board
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The directors are disappointed to announce that they have accepted the resignation of Mr Gordon Wallis from the Board of Margate Football Club. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Mark Butler on postponements, Ashford and a day off.
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With Margate’s trip to Dartford falling foul of the weather, GATE RADIO caught up with manager Mark Butler and spoke about the impact of the current cold snap on the preparations for games, the mix of business and pleasure that made up Mark’s day off and next week’s clash with his former club, Ashford Town. |
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Your club needs you
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The current cold snap together with the loss of home games before Christmas has left the club without the expected income from home games. Significant work is going on behind the scenes to help the financial situation, but there are ways that you can help too. |
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Another one bites the dust ... well, snow
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Margate’s visit to Princes Park to take on league leaders Dartford has unsurprisingly fallen foul of the weather and been postponed. Gate are next scheduled to be in action next Saturday 16th January when manager Mark Butler’s former club Ashford Town visit Hartsdown Park. |
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Gate wait on weather for Darts trip
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Margate are scheduled to visit Princes Park tomorrow (Saturday) for the Ryman League clash with Dartford, but with the current freezing conditions, will wait expectantly for confirmation that the game is on. If the game goes ahead, kick-off will be at 3pm
We’ll bring you confirmation of the game’s status as soon as we have it. |
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More fixture updates
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Margate Football Club can now confirm a further two dates for previously postponed matches against Tonbridge Angels and Tooting & Mitcham United. |
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Fixtures update
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Margate Football Club can now confirm the dates for three previously postponed fixtures and for the Kent Senior Cup game against Chatham Town. |
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Covers protect pitch for Tooting clash - Pitch inspection at 2pm.
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Margate Football Club have employed the use of covers to protect the vulnerable areas of the Hartsdown Park pitch in preparation for the Tuesday night’s home game against Tooting and Mitcham United. A pitch inspection has been arranged for 2pm this afternoon. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Gate ready to face their Terrors
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Tooting and Mitcham United are the visitors to Hartsdown Park on Tuesday evening, for a Ryman League Premier Division game originally scheduled for 24th October. So why not come on down to Hartsdown Park and cheer on the Blues; perhaps bring a friend and enjoy a drink in The Hartsdown before the game. Kick off is at 7.45pm. |
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Mark Butler: “We’ve got to continue to try and improve the squad”
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After the improved performance at The Homelands on Boxing Day against Maidstone, there was optimism that Gate could put in a good shift at Hartsdown Park in front of their own fans. But in front of a season’s second highest gate, the manager’s view was that the Blues contrived to lose a game that they could well have taken a point from. |
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Stones open Gate defence to gain revenge
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Just as Maidstone did on Boxing Day, Margate succumbed to a single goal from a former player as Danny Hockton snatched victory for the visitors with a goal mid-way through the second half. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Blues look to shut Gate on Stones’ revenge
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Today's game is confirmed as on as the sun shines over Hartsdown Park this afternoon. Why not bring a friend to support the Gate in this afternoon's big Kent derby against Maidstone United? Kick-off is at 3pm. |
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Cliff Egan reflects on the challenge of just two home games since October
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Margate Director Cliff Egan has been busy focussing on the commercial aspects of the football club; something that is crucial at the best of times. But the extraordinary number of home matches Margate has lost through postponements over the past two and a half months, gives added impetus to the work. |
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MFC vs Tonbridge Angels - MATCH POSTPONED
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Margate lost another match at Hartsdown Park this evening with the postponement - due to a waterlogged pitch - at 6.25pm of Gate’s game against Tonbridge Angels by the match referee. |
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Gate go for four unbeaten, against Angels
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Looking to take their unbeaten run to four league games, Margate welcomes Tonbridge Angels to Hartsdown Park for their Ryman League Premier Division clash on Tuesday evening. |
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Mark Butler: That’s “more like it”
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Margate made it three games unbeaten in the league for just the second time this season with the 1-0 win over Maidstone. But what was different about this game compared to other recent matches was the clean sheet; a pleasing achievement for boss Mark Butler. |
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Gate too goood for Stones with derby-day win
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On a wet, muddy and slippery surface Margate secured all three points in what given the conditions, was an entertaining Kent derby at The Homelands this afternoon. To rub salt into the home side’s wounds, it was former Stone Lloyd Blackman that scored the winning goal for Gate with 16 minutes remaining. See THE MATCHES pages for full details, including post match reaction. |
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Gate target Christmas satisfaction by rolling Stones over at Homelands
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After the disappointment of last week’s postponement, Margate will be looking forward to taking on Maidstone United at the Stones’ temporary home, and Gate’s former temporary home, The Homelands on Boxing Day.
Following a precautionary pitch inspection at Homelands at 8am this morning the game is confirmed as on. |
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Can you pledge £1 per week to help Margate FC?
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The Goalden Gate SUPERDRAW has recruited just under 140 new members during the month of December and we only need another 150 members to hit the magical figure of 1,000 paying members a week! |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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MFC vs Sutton United - MATCH POSTPONED
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Today's Ryman League match against Sutton United has been postponed due to snow. Margate's next match at Hartsdown Park will be against Tonbridge Angels on Tuesday 29th December.
In addition, the club have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel this evening's planned Christmas party due to potential travel problems given the current weather conditions. |
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U’s for Blues
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For the first of four games in 14 days across the Christmas period, Margate welcomes Sutton United to Hartsdown Park for Saturday’s Ryman League Premier Division clash. |
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Late Stubbs’ double not enough for Gate
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Danny Stubbs scored twice minutes before the final whistle but it was not enough as Sittingbourne’s three goals within 12 minutes either side of half time proved just enough to take them through to the next round of the Isthmian League Championship Manager Cup. See The Matches pages for details. |
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Floodlights
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Following comments about the brightness of the floodlights at Hartsdown Park during the fixture against Harrow Borough, the club contacted its electrical contractor who has lowered the columns and inspected the installation. |
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Wednesday date with Brickies for Blues
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BOURNE PARK PASSES 4pm PITCH INSPECTION. GAME GOES AHEAD.
After last week’s postponement due to a waterlogged pitch, Margate resume their Isthmian League Championship Manager Cup campaign with a delayed visit to Bourne Park to take on Southern Division Sittingbourne, on Wednesday evening. |
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners! |
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Player News
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As supporters will know, there have been a number of players leaving and joining the club as manager Mark Butler seeks to re-shape the squad for the remainder of this campaign. |
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Mark Butler: “You have to earn every single point”
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Reflecting on the 3-3 draw at Bognor, it was difficult to work out if it was two points dropped or a point won. While the manager felt that the performance was not “as fluent” as recent games, Gate had the chances to go 2-0 up which could have secured the game for the Blues. |
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Gate date with Brickies confirmed
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Margate Football Club can confirm that the Isthmian League Championship Manager Cup game at Sittingbourne will take place at Sittingbourne’s Bourne Park this coming Wednesday 16th December, kick off at 7.45pm. |
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Gate stem Rocks’ tide to snatch point
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Last week it was Harrow snatching a point against the Blues. This week, Gate did the same to bottom of the table Bognor Regis. The Blues had taken a deserved first half lead but then conceded three second-half goals before scoring twice more themselves – the equaliser deep into added time. See The Matches pages for details. |
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Ron says Joseph’s best
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At last week’s clash with Harrow Borough, Guest of Honour was long term Margate supporter Ron Hewitt, and it was his job to select the Margate Man of the Match. |
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Coach to Bognor
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There will be a coach travelling to the Bognor Regis away game on Saturday. Any supporters wishing to travel should initially contact the club on 01843 221 769. Travelling supporters should be at Harstsdown Park by 10.15am on Saturday morning for a prompt departure. |
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Sittingbourrne vs MFC: Match Postponed
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Following a pitch inspection at 3.30pm this afternoon, this evening’s Isthmian League Championship Manager Cup game between Sittingbourne and Margate at Bourne Park has been postponed due a waterlogged pitch. The game is being tentatively re-arranged for next Wednesday 16th December, but is subject to confirmation. |
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Blues take on Brickies in league cup
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Margate resume their Isthmian League Championship Manager Cup campaign with a visit to Bourne Park to take on Southern Division Sittingbourne, on Tuesday evening.
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SUPERDRAW Results
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Results are available now with over £1,500 in prize money for the lucky winners!
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Mark Butler: A touch of déjà vu
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It was almost a case of history repeating itself for Margate when just as they did at Cray, the Blues threw away the lead. The ending was different in that this time, Gate did win at least a point, but Mark Butler remains frustrated at his sides’ problems in closing a game out. |
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Gate let two-goal lead slip
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Margate let a two-goal lead slip after a sparkling first half performance at Hartsdown Park this afternoon. Lloyd Blackman had given the Blues a deserved half time lead and a wonderful solo debut effort by Anthony Joseph mid-way through the second half seemed to put Gate in control. But, two mistakes at the back and Harrow were level. See The Matches pages for details. |
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Butler’s Blues battle Borough …. AT HOME!
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Manager Mark Butler will finally get his home Margate management career underway on Saturday with the visit of Harrow Borough to Hartsdown Park.
There are no plans to hold a pitch inspection ahead of the game and only a torrential downpour (not forecast) would give rise to any concern. |
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The lights will be out but we’ll still be at home
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EDF Energy is scheduled to complete work to the electrical supply in the vicinity of Margate Football Club's Hartsdown Park stadium. As a result, the club will be without power next Wednesday 9th December between 8.30am and 4.30pm. Our expectation is that contact with the club will be difficult during this time so please bear with us. |
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MFC vs Wealdstone - new date
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Following the postponement of Margate's home match with Wealdstone on Saturday 14th November, a new date has been set with the sides due to meet at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday 26th January, 2010. |
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Wands make Margate win disappear
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If a fisherman was reporting on this game for Margate, he'd be telling the tail of the one that got away. Gate were in control at 2-1 up (after having come from behind) but contrived to let the home side back into the game, who had goalkeeper Jack Smelt to thank for keeping them in touch. See THE MATCHES pages for more details. |
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Terry says “thanks” to supporters
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Former Margate manager Terry Yorath has been in contact with director Keith Piper to express his gratitude for the calls, emails and letters from supporters wishing him well. Terry wanted to extend his thanks to everyone, and wish the club and supporters the success they deserve. |
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Blues seek a little magic at Wands
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Manager Mark Butler and Gate’s football starved fans will be hoping the weekend weather-man provides enough good news to ensure that Gate to take to the pitch for a competitive game for just the fifth time in two months, on Sunday. If you can't get to Hayes Lane in person, then why not tune into our Nearly LIVE broadcast on GATE RADIO? |
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A VIP day out for fans at MFC vs Harrow Borough
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Margate Football club are offering the first 10 supporters who donate £30 to the club a VIP day out for our home game against Harrow Borough, when football returns to Hartsdown Park on Saturday 5th December. |
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More fixture upheaval for Gate
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Margate face another postponement as this Tuesday’s scheduled opponents – Billericay Town – drew their FA Trophy game today against Hitchin Town, and now face a mid-week replay. |
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Fixture news
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There have been a number of fixture changes and new fixtures added in the Isthmian League – Championship Manager Cup and the Kent Senior Cup. |
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New signings set for run out with Reserves
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Margate Reserves will include at least four new first team signings for Saturday's Kent League Division One fixture with Ashford Town, as manager Mark Butler continues his work to build a side to challenge at the top of the Ryman league Premier Division table. Kick-off on Saturday at Hartsdown Park is at 3pm. |
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News update
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Margate Football Club can confirm that following payment of the outstanding debt to HMRC previously announced, the Companies Court Winding Up Order has been dismissed in court in London this morning.
Up the Gate. |
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Late Blackman pen leaves Abbotts without a prayer
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Margate won a league match for the first time under new boss Mark Butler when Lloyd Blackman’s late penalty sealed the points for the Blues by the odd goal in seven. Gate’s win takes them up to 15th in the table. For more details, see THE MATCHES pages. |
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Update on tickets from the postponed Wealdstone game
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Those supporters who have tickets from the postponed game against Wealdstone will be able to use these tickets for any of Margate Football Club’s Ryman Premier League games at Hartsdown Park during the current 2009/2010 campaign. |
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Blues visit Abbotts looking for league points
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After the postponed home clash with Wealdstone, Margate try again to get a league game played, for just the second time this month and just the fourth time since the beginning of October, when they take on promoted Waltham Abbey on Tuesday evening (17th November). |
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Gate face Brickies in league cup
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The draw for the Third Round of the Isthmian League Championship Manager Cup has been made and Margate face another away tie against a team from the division below in Sittingbourne. |
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MFC vs Wealdstone - Match postponed
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With strengthening wind and driving rain, today's match referee Mr Lee Venamore called today's game off at 2.40pm. Although the late postponement was regrettable, with weather conditions apparently worsening on the approach to kick off, the match official was left with little choice. |
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News Update
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In this news update you can find out about the resolution to the HMRC petition, an update on the issuing of share certificates and why MISA were “highly commended”. |
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Stones provide tough test for Gate
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Margate returns to home league action for the first time since 3rd October for the visit of Wealdstone on Saturday. Mark Butler is looking forward to his home debut as Margate manager and issued a rallying cry to supporters. “Yeh, I can’t wait” he said. “Let’s have a bumper crowd and give us a bit of a cheer.” |
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Butler pleased with “worthy win”
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Manager Mark Butler saw his side record their first competitive win under his stewardship with the 1-0 defeat of VCD in the Isthmian League Cup yesterday evening. In his post match interview, he spoke about the game and the departure of Liam Harwood. |
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Gate win at Vickers
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Margate won their first cup match since January 2008’s 2-1 win against Chatham in the Kent Senior Cup, with a 1-0 win over VCD Athletic in the Isthmian League Championship Manager Cup at Oakwood. See THE MATCHES pages for full details, including reaction from Mark Butler. |
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Harwood opts for Angels switch
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Margate Football Club is disappointed to announce the departure of defender Liam Harwood to Kent rivals Tonbridge Angels. Liam rejoined the Blues from Carshalton Athletic at the beginning of October making three appearances for Gate. |
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Vickers host Gate in league cup
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Margate play Ryman Football League Division One North VCD Athletic on Tuesday evening (10th November) in the second round of the Isthmian League Cup, sponsored by Championship Manager. |
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Gate lose to U’s
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Mark Butler’s first competitive game in charge ended in defeat at the Pilot Field as Hastings came back from a goal down to record a 2-1 win. See The Matches pages for details. |
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Butler’s Blues at U’s
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Margate returns to league action for the first time in four (long) weeks with a trip to the East Sussex coast to take on high-flying Hastings United. |
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Mark’s first 12 days in the job
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Manager Mark Butler – 12 days into the job – can’t wait for Saturday’s trip to Hastings. Not since the 17th October – away at Wealdstone – have Gate been in competitive action, and not at all since the manager’s arrival from Ashford. |
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VCD host Gate in league cup
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Margate will travel to Crayford to take on last season’s Kent League Champions, now Ryman League Division 1 North VCD Athletic in the Second Round of the Isthmian League Cup sponsored by Championship Manager. |
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Gate claim win over Rams Reserves
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New manager Mark Butler had his first opportunity to see his new charges in competitive action yesterday evening when the Blues overcame Ramsgate Reserves by a 5-2 margin at Southwood. |
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First team squad face Rams in Floodlight Trophy
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With the agreement of Ramsgate, Margate manager Mark Butler will be fielding a first team squad for the Kent Soccer Company Floodlight Trophy game between the Rams and Gate at Southwood tomorrow (Thursday) evening. With few competitive games at the moment, the match represents an important opportunity for the new boss to take a look at his players. Kick-off is at 7.45pm. |
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Make a date with the Gate calendar
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If you’re looking for that special Christmas present for your favourite Margate fan, then MISA could just have the answer: the limited edition 2010 MFC calendar, celebrating Margate’s 80th anniversary at Hartsdown Park.
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Mark speaks to BBC Radio Kent
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Margate manager Mark Butler was interviewed by BBC Radio Kent's Matt Davison today. Mark spoke again about his move to Gate from Ashford and also about his aims for this year and beyond. CLICK HERE for the report and to listen to the interview. |
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Gate announce new boss
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Margate Football Club are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Butler as first team manager. Mark joins Gate from Ashford Town (Middlesex) where he was appointed manager in December 2004. He led the Club to promotion to the Ryman League Premier Division in 2005/06, won the Westview (League) Cup in 2006/07, the Surrey Senior Cup in 2008/09 as well as guiding the Tangerines to the Fourth Round Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.
Mark will take his first training session at Hartsdown Park tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10am.
We would all like to welcome Mark to Margate and wish him all success.
Up the Gate! |
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Update on new manager and Sutton coach departure
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The directors are hopeful of being able to confirm Margate Football Club's new first team manager during Friday evening's Q and A session with the new board. As a reminder, the Hartsdown will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
The coach to Sutton for the Under-18's important FA Youth Cup tie is now full and will leave Hartsdown Park at 4.30pm this afternoon, prompt. Good luck to the lads! |
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Gate go to Folkestone for Friendly
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Margate will travel to the Buzzlines Stadium on Tuesday evening for a friendly match with Folkestone Invicta. The match will be an opportunity for a number of trialists to put their case forward for a place with the Blues.
Admission will be through the Stripes Club gate only, at £4 and £2 (concessions). Kick of is at 7.45pm. |
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Stones halt Gate Trophy quest at first hurdle
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Margate failed at the first hurdle in the FA Trophy as Wealdstone won 3-1 at Grosvenor Vale, this afternoon. New signing Samson King got the Blues' goal after Gate had gone 2-0 down. But it was the home side that scored again deep into added time to secure the win. |
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Board Q and A and MISA Quiz Night re-scheduled
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Given the significance of the Under-18's trip to Sutton in the FA Youth cup on Thursday 22nd October, new dates have been agreed for the question and answer session with the new board and the MISA Quiz Night. |
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Nev sees some positives in “strange game”
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After a three game unbeaten run, caretaker boss Neville Southall was disappointed with the result at Canvey, but in what he described as “a strange game” he also saw some positives. |
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Gulls goals give Gate the blues
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Margate failed to make it four games unbeaten when they succumbed to two first half goals from a free kick and a penalty as the home side cemented their place in the play off places with their sixth win of the campaign. See The Matches pages for full details. |
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Gate move to sign new keeper
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Margate have moved quickly to fill the vacant goal keeper spot with the signing of former West Ham United youngster Dave Blackmore. |
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Gate take on Gulls
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Margate travel to Essex to take on Canvey Island in the Ryman League Premier Division, hoping that the monsoon-like conditions that greeted them in last season’s corresponding fixture will not be repeated! |
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First you see him ……
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With an 11th hour change of mind, Lloyd Anderson has opted to join Grays Athletic instead of coming to Margate. We hope supporters will accept our apologies for this turn of events, but it does demonstrate the tricky balance between being open with news as soon as we can and waiting until after the cat is out of the bag! |
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Player news
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Margate Football Club have signed goalkeeper Lloyd Anderson for the rest of this season. |
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Southall: I think we were worthy winners
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With a second win in three games and a third consecutive game unbeaten, Margate look to be turning the corner. Caretaker boss Neville Southall was pleased with his side’s performance against Kingstonian, particularly with the breezy conditions in mind. |
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Gate snatch late winner against Ks
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Margate made it two wins in three and three games without defeat with this hard fought, narrow but deserved win over Kingstonian at a blustery Hartsdown this afternoon. Akwasi Edusei scored a debut goal on eight minutes which was cancelled out two minutes later by Matt Gray. But the Blues had the final word when Lloyd Blackman turned the ball into the net in second half stoppage time. See The Matches pages for full details. |
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Gate look to KO Ks
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Following a two game unbeaten run, Margate welcome improving Kingstonian to Hartsdown in the Ryman League on Saturday, for their first ever league meeting. |
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Gate sign two
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Margate Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of former Bristol Rovers and Carshalton Athletic defender Liam Harwood and former Welling United and Farnborough Town striker Akwasi Edusei. |
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Gate warm up with Kidney Research
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You may have noticed the Margate players going through their pre-match warm up in purple shirts. The shirts have been supplied by the charity Kidney Research UK. |
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Blackman and Keister give their verdicts
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Sometimes people in football can be glass half full people or glass half empty. Despite dropping two points with the draw against AFC Hornchurch, skipper Lloyd Blackman sees the positives at the team’s disappointment for not picking up all three points. |
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Stalemate for Gate against Urchins
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Margate drew a blank against AFC Hornchurch at this afternoon’s re-arranged Ryman League Premier Division clash. The Blues were rarely troubled at the back, had a penalty come back off the bar and a goal disallowed in a game that only occasionally burst into life. See The Matches pages for details. |
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Urchins at Hartsdown
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Following early elimination from the FA Cup for both sides, Margate welcome AFC Hornchurch to Hartsdown Park for a re-arranged Ryman League Premier Division match, on Saturday. |
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Yorath resigns
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It is with regret that Margate Football Club announces the resignation of Terry Yorath as first team manager. Neville Southall will take charge of the side for Saturday’s visit of AFC Hornchurch. |
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Gate success at High Court
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Margate Football Club are pleased to announce that we have successfully negotiated an additional 56 days to pay the balance of the outstanding HMRC account having paid the £15,000 previously lodged with our solicitors. We have satisfied the Court that funding is in place to repay the balance of the debt.
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Blues snatch late winner against Greens
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Margate recorded their third win of the season with a hard fought but ultimately deserved victory over Hendon at Vale Farm. After going a goal behind, the Blues came back with strikes from Jack Haverson and Lloyd Blackman to secure the points in a much improved all round performance. Full details via The Matches pages. |
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Gate take funding progress to High Court
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Margate Football Club returns to the High Court tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd September to again attempt to obtain further time to pay the balance of the outstanding HMRC account. |
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Gate take on Dons at Wembley
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Margate travel to Vale Park - the home of Wembley FC - to take on Hendon in the Ryman League Premier Division, tomorrow (Tuesday) evening. |
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Yorath and Blackman: No excuses
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Margate’s yo-yo season continued on Saturday with a 1-3 home reverse against a Horsham side that have also started the season lacking much consistency. Indeed, this win was the Hornet’s first victory on the travels so far this season. Manager Terry Yorath couldn’t hide his disappointment and gave another honest assessment. |
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Hornets sting Gate for three points
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Margate found themselves on the wrong end of a 1-3 defeat in this afternoon’s Ryman League game against Horsham. Two goals in the first half – one for the spot – and a third mid-way through the second half won the game for the Hornets although the blues did score a late consolation through Joe Healy. See The Matches for details. |
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Gate date with the Urchins re-arranged
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Following Margate’s disappointing exit form the FA Cup at Sutton, the Blues have re-arranged their home Ryman League Premier Division fixture with AFC Hornchurch to Saturday 26th September (from Tuesday 13th October) with a 3pm kick-off. |
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The U’s have it after gallant Gate battle
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Margate were ultimately undone deep into extra time of this FA Cup First Qualifying Round replay. But the way that Sutton go through will leave a nasty taste in the mouths of the Margate fans given the controversy surrounding the U’s second goal. Nevertheless, it is Sutton that will host Uxbridge in the next round while Margate re-group for the weekend visit of Horsham in the Ryman League. See The Matches pages for details. |
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Share sale to close soon – a final push will get us across the line
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The directors of Margate Football Club Ltd can report good progress with the sale of shares. But with the deadline for re-paying the debt to debt to HM Revenue and Customs looming the directors would like to remind supporters that they can still purchase shares in the club. |
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Margate FC suffer break-in at Hartsdown Park
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During Sunday morning, Margate Football Club’s headquarters at Hartsdown Park was broken into. A significant amount of computing and other equipment, pus bar stock and cash was stolen by the perpetrators. However, CCTV images of the culprits have been collected and one teenage male has been arrested and is currently in police custody as the investigation continues. |
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Defensive lapses cost Gate says Yorath
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Margate have another bite at this season’s FA Cup cherry, but were it not for defensive lapses, perhaps they should have been taking their place in today’s (Monday) Second Qualifying Round draw. |
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Blues blow two-goal lead as U’s fight back
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Margate lost a two goal lead for the second game in succession as Sutton United recovered with goals at the end of both halves. So while Gate will still be in the hat for Monday’s FA Cup draw, they will need to win Tuesday evening’s replay at Gander Green lane to take their place in the next round on 26th September. See The Matches pages for details. |
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Gate have second crack at U’s
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After the opening day 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Sutton United, the Blues have an early opportunity for revenge, as the U’s visit Hartsdown Park for this FA Cup First Qualifying Round tie, on Saturday. |
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Gate win FA Cup (for the day)
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The Hartsdown was a hive of activity this evening as supporters, players, coaches and directors gathered to view and have their picture taken with the most famous club trophy in the world.
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JK returns to Gate
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Margate Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of former fans' favourite John Keister. John returns to the Gate having left to sign for Dover Athletic in 2006 after just over five seasons with the Blues. During that time, he made nearly 190 appearances for Margate, scoring 22 goals. A hard working and combative midfielder, John proved equally adept as a defender and is sure to be an important addition to the Margate squad for the current season.
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Vicki Bush
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Margate Football Club is disappointed to announce that Club Administrator Vicki Bush has resigned her position after seven years at Hartsdown Park. Vicki leaves officially this Wednesday but will return on Saturday to administer the FA Cup game against Sutton United. |
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Blues lose two goal lead
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Margate lost a two goal lead at Short Lane as the Ash Trees rescued a point with a second half come back, despite finishing the game with 10 men. See The Matches page for full match eport and stats update. |
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Pratt swaps Gate for Rams
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Margate Football Club can confirm the departure of striker Kenny Pratt. Kenny, who finished last season as top scorer for the Blues, has signed for Thanet rivals Ramsgate. We would like to wish Kenny the best of luck in his future career and thank him for his service to Margate football Club. |
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The FA Cup is coming to Hartsdown Park!
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And we don’t just mean the First Qualifying Round clash with Sutton United on 12th September. The Football Association together with sponsors EoN will be bringing THE FA Cup to Margate on Thursday 10th September.
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Gate travel to face Ash Trees
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If the pattern of Margate’s season runs to trend, then Saturday’s match against Ashford Town at Short Lane should end in a win for Margate. But the Blues will undoubtedly have to up their game from the home defeat to Cray on Bank Holiday Monday. |
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Yorath unhappy with Gate performances
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If a week is a long time in politics, football management has matched it for Terry Yorath. The Margate boss was very disappointed with Monday’s performance against Cray Wanderers and pulled no punches with his honest assessment. |
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Wands get the better of the Blues
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Margate’s season continued in disappointing fashion at Hartsdown Park today as Kent rivals Cray Wanderers inflicted Gate’s fourth defeat of the season. Tommy Tyne got the only goal of the game on 33 minutes in a game that was low on quality, but that the visitors deserved to win through their greater effort if nothing else. See The Matches pages for details. |
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Blues look to magic up win against Wands
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After two wins on the bounce, Gate came back to earth with a bump at Harrow Borough on Saturday, and they go into this Kent derby looking to start another winning run. |
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‘Boro beat Blues
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Gate failed in their quest for a first trio of successive wins since January 2008, with a 3-0 reverse in Middlesex against Harrow Borough. The Blues slip back four places to 15th, as a result of this defeat. See The Matches pages for match report and stats update. |
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Blues go to ‘Boro looking for third win
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With the confidence gained from two wins in succession, Gate travel to Harrow Borough on Saturday looking for three league wins on the bounce for the first time since 26th January 2008. |
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Lewis: Winning is a habit.
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With two wins on the spin, Margate’s confidence is building and Gate skipper Ben Lewis was upbeat about the Blues second win. In his assessment of Margate’s win at Aveley he said, “A good performance, more solid." |
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Gate stun Millers with three goal win
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With their best performance of the season to date, Margate registered their second win of the season, at Mill Field this evening. The 3-0 win against opponents that despatched Kingstonian by a 6-1 margin at the weekend was fully deserved and reflects improving confidence in the camp. See The Matches pages for match report, stats and post match reaction. |
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Millers turn next to face Gate
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With a confidence boosting win behind them, Margate journey to just the other side of the Dartford crossing to take on newly promoted Aveley, on Monday evening (24th August). |
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Late Gate stunner fells Wood
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Margate recorded their first win of the season with a hard fought 2-1 win over Boreham Wood, at Hartsdown Park this afternoon. On-loan Billy Dunn scored a stunning winner two minutes into added time to claim the points for Gate, after Boreham Wood had a goal ruled out for an infringement in the box. See The Matches pages for full match commentary, interviews with Terry Yorath and Ben Lewis and a full stats update. |
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Blues seek points from Wood clash
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With two defeats in their opening two games, Gate will be desperate to get something on the board from this clash with Boreham Wood, at Hartsdown Park on Saturday. Could this be the early-season turning point the Blues need? |
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Gate crash against Darts
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Margate succumbed to their second 4-0 defeat in as many games as title favourites Dartford recorded a comfortable Kent derby win at Hartsdown Park this evening, in front of over 650 fans. Click here for match report, commentary and post match reaction from Terry Yorath. |
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U’s batter Gate
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Margate went down by four goals to nil at Sutton United, in a disappointing opener to the new season. Click here for the match report. |
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Gate open with U’s and Darts
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Margate open their 2009/10 Ryman League campaign with a trip to Surrey to take on Sutton United and return to Hartsdown Park for a Kent derby against pre-season favourites Dartford. |
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Nuts and Bolts come undone against Gate.
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Margate made it four pre-season friendly games without defeat with a comfortable 3-0 win over former landlords Ashford Town in the Blues’ penultimate warm-up game at Hartsdown this evening. Click here for the match report. |
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News
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Margate Football Club has agreed the transfer of Aaron Quain to Faversham Football Club. We would like to wish Aaron every success with his future in football.
Tomorrow night sees last of the home pre-season friendly fixtures, when the 1st Team take on Ashford Town at Hartsdown Park, please come down and support the team. Meanwhile, the Reserves will be travelling to Deal.
Admission at Hartsdown is £5.00 for adults, £3.00 for concessions and £1.00 for 16 years and under.
Up that Gate!
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Gate shut out Rams to take Gazette cup
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Margate secured the Thanet Gazette cup with a 1-1 draw on the day at Southwood; a score-line than was ultimately enough for Terry Yorath’s side on the back of the Blues’ 1-0 success on Tuesday evening, in the first leg. Click here for the match report. |
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Update
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The Directors are delighted to announce that the sale of shares has already produced one third of the money required to settle the debt to HM Revenue and Customs.
We would like to thank all those supporters who have contributed so far and also MISA who have kept the momentum of the appeal going.
We’re on our way, please help if you can.
Up the Gate!!
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Margate Learning Zone launch Margate Skill School
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Hartsdown Park was a hive of activity on Tuesday with the National launch of Margate Skill School, the new initiative from the Margate Learning Zone. Reporters from Sky Sports, BBC radio, 4-4-2 magazine and The Daily Express visited the club to witness Martin Keown and Neville Southall talk about the power football has in improving the communication skills of children. |
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Arrangements for MFC vs. Ramsgate
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Margate Football Club would like to confirm the arrangements for the pre-season friendly between Margate and Ramsgate on Tuesday 28th July. |
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Yorath: “It was a good exercise.”
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While the result was not the most important factor from Gate’s first friendly against Carlisle United, the opportunity to step up the pre-season training and move towards match fitness, was. It was also an opportunity for the management team to look at a number of trialists, particularly in the second half. |
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Gate open new season at U's
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The Ryman League has today released the fixtures for the 2009/10 season. Margate open their campaign away at Sutton United on 15th August then welcome title contenders Dartford to Hartsdown three days later; Tuesday 18th August |
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Matchday Replayed – Margate vs Tonbridge Angels (September 2007)
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With the pre-season campaign getting underway this coming Friday with the visit of Carlisle United to Hartsdown Park, welcome to our sixth and final GATE RADIO Matchday Replayed. This week, we’re looking back at a Kent derby win for Gate against Tonbridge Angels and an extraordinary opening period to the match. |
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Gate learn FA Cup and FA Trophy Opponents
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The season may not have started yet and even the league fixtures are noting being released for another two weeks, but Gate do know their first opponents in the FA Cup and FA Trophy following the draws made on Wednesday 1st July. |
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News update
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Despite managing to raise over half the money required to settle the debt to HMRC, Margate Football Club has only been given 12 more weeks, by the court, to settle the balance of the amount outstanding.
This means that the Directors still have a mammoth task ahead of them, in not only raising this money but also sufficient money to fund a squad to bring us success this coming Season.
Up the Gate!
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Ticket Prices - Season 09/10
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Margate Football Club is pleased to confirm that admission prices for the 2009/10 Season will remain unchanged. The cost of Season tickets will also be the same as last year, £160.00 for adults and £105.00 for concessions.
Admission prices for all Pre-Season friendly matches at Hartsdown Park will be as follows: Adults £5.00, Concessions £3.00, Under 16 £1.00.
We look forward to seeing you all back at Hartsdown Park on 17 July 2009.
Up the Gate!
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Introducing the Premier Division New Boys
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Preparations for the 2009/10 Ryman League Premier Division Season are now well underway, with training starting this week and Gate’s first friendly on Friday 17th July against Coca Cola League One Carlisle United. So who are the new boys coming into the Premier Division? |
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Pre-season schedule update
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Margate's pre-season schedule is looking more complete as we approach the end of June and the commencement of pre-season training. |
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Supporters meeting
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Supporters are reminded that an open meeting will follow the Company’s AGM tomorrow evening. It is expected to commence from 19:30, we would urge supporters not to arrive early as access to the social club will not be permitted until the AGM is closed.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible there.
Up the Gate! |
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Matchday Replayed – Hitchin Town vs Margate (October 2007)
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Welcome to GATE RADIO’s second Matchday Replayed. This week, we’re looking back at a classic FA Cup game. Even so, we won’t be featuring many like this on Matchday Replayed; it was a defeat for the Blues, but it was an FA Cup tie that had just about everything. |
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Pre-season schedule takes shape
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Margate's pre-season schedule is starting to take shape and includes an encounter with Coca Cole League One Carlisle United and a double header with local rivals Ramsgate to add spice to the campaign. |
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Matchday Replayed – MFC vs Chelmsford City (September 2006)
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Welcome to GATE RADIO’s first Matchday Replayed. Throughout the close season, we’ll be delving back into the GATE RADIO archives to bring you newly edited commentary of some of the great games that Gate have been involved with over the recent past. |
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Gate win relegation reprieve
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With appeals against demotion for Cammell Laird and King's Lynn rejected by the Football Association, Margate Football Club can confirm that they have been reprieved from relegation and will compete in the Ryman League Premier Division in the 2009/10 season. |
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