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Season 2007/08 Review Part 1
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Welcome to the Margate FC Season 2007/08 Review. In this year’s review we’ll look at the season in three parts; taking a look at an overview of the season then August, September and October in Part 1; November, December and January in Part 2; and February, March and April with reflections on the season overall in Part 3. Plus, we’ll have edited match commentary highlights for the key games in each month. CLICK HERE for Part 1 of our 2007/08 Seaon Review. |
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07/08 Season Review
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With the dust settling on the 2007/08 season, we’ll be bringing you the usual Season Review over the next few weeks. In addition, we’ll also be producing some edited audio highlights of some of the best bits of the Blues’ season. Look out for more news on this soon.
If you have some suggestions for the things that should go into our edited highlights, why not get in touch? CLICK HERE to mail us with your suggestions. |
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Pinns scoops Player of the Year awards
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At last week’s end of season presentations, James Pinnock scooped two awards and Aaron Quain one. |
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Gate give Boro’ the blues
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Margate ended the season on a high with a victory in Middlesex against Harrow Borough, this afternoon. The Blues put in a workman-like performance, capped by Nick Moir’s first league goal of the season; his third in all competitions. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate Goalie gets dream chance at Chelsea
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Margate Under 16 goalkeeper Aleks Krunic has been chosen to fly out to Italy to represent Chelsea in an International Club tournament. Aleks will be competing against some of the worlds biggest Clubs including Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Aleks is part of the GenerationSports Goalkeeper School run at the Hartsdown Football 5’s Centre at Margate Football Club. Aleks is coached by former Everton and Wales legend Neville Southall. Neville said ‘Aleks is a great prospect and he deserves his chance due to his fantastic work ethic.’
GenerationSports Managing Director, Phil Fennell added ‘as a Company we are extremely proud of Aleks' achievements and we hope to give these opportunities to many more youngsters in the Thanet area. We have already sent 6 players to Cardiff, Millwall, QPR, Brighton, Reading and MK Dons, this just shows that we do have the talent locally if it is nurtured right. With the new facilities at the Hartsdown Football 5’s and the backing of Margate Football Club we feel that there has never been a better opportunity to progress through the league ranks for local players.
GenerationSports also over see the running of Margate Reserve and Under 18 sides and in the coming months’ trial matches will be arranged for both teams. Anyone interested in participating can either e-mail phil.fennell@margate-fc.com or call the Club on 01843 221769 and ask for Phil.
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Gate close season at ‘Boro
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Margate makes the trip to Middlesex to take on Harrow Borough in the final league game of the season. The Blues need a win and for Billericay to drop points to climb a place and finish the season in ninth place. Anything less and they could drop one place, back to 11th. |
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Seasiders snatch win in nine goal thriller
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In front of the highest Hartsdown Park attendance since the Boxing Day derby with Ramsgate, Margate surrendered a two goal lead to eventually lose this Kent derby 4-5 to relegation threatened Folkestone Invicta. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Relegation threatened Invicta are McKimm's first test
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Margate welcomes relegation threatened Folkestone Invicta for Saturday’s final home league game of the season. |
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Robin Trott
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The Chairman of Margate Football Club has advised Robin Trott that his contract will not be renewed for next Season and that he is not required to work through to the end of his existing contract. Steve McKimm has agreed to care take for the remaining two games of the Season.
The board were unanimous in their agreement that they do not have the confidence in Robin to deliver a team capable of challenging for a play off position next Season.
The timing of this decision is designed to allow the board to receive enquiries from perspective new Managers and also to speak with existing players which they wish to retain.
We would like to thank Robin for all his hard work and commitment to the Club and wish him every success for his future.
Up the Gate!
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Reserve match v Dover Athletic
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This match will now be played on Thursday 17th April 2008, kick off 19:45. |
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Skinns calls time on playing career
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Margate’s Justin Skinner has called time on his playing career, based on medical advice. The former Wimbledon and Gravesend and Northfleet defender played 56 times for Margate – once as a substitute – scoring twice, over two seasons. |
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Pinnock brace saves Gate blushes
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Margate had to come from behind to beat relegated Leyton in East London this afternoon. Another two goals from top scorer James Pinnock plus one each from Jimmy Jackson and Ryan Peters won the points for the Blues after going behind to two goals in the opening 24 minutes. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate look to add to Leyton blues
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Margate makes the trip to East London to take on relegated Leyton in the Ryman League Premier Division this Saturday. |
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Safety Officer
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Peter Cove was appointed as Safety Officer of Margate Football Club in 2007 and is fully qualified. He has made significant improvements to the Club in a short time. During match days Peter is responsible for all aspects of safety and security within the ground. The Directors and Peter Cove discuss any issues arising from match day and Peter acts with the Directors full support.
Up the Gate!
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Blues victorious in nine-goal thriller
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In a pulsating Ryman League Premier Division clash, Margate emerged victorious by a 5-4 margin over relegation threatened Heybridge Swifts. James Pinnock was Margate’s hero, hitting his first hat-trick of the season, but defensive frailties almost cost Gate dear in a game that they should have won at a canter. See THE MATCHES page for details. |
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Swifts fly in for Ryman clash
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Margate welcomes Heybridge Swifts to Hartsdown Park for this Saturday’s penultimate home Ryman League Premier Division clash. |
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Kallum stars as Gate mascot
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At Saturday’s Ryman League Premier Division game at Hartsdown Park, the star of the show was undoubtedly six-year old Kallum Myhill. Kallum who led the teams out at the start of the match suffers from a condition called Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia or P.C.D. |
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Hawks hold Gate
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Margate failed to record a victory for the fourth league game in succession, against a Harlow Town side just two points off the relegation zone. In a low quality encounter in blustery conditions Gate took the lead through James Pinnock but relinquished their advantage 13 minutes later. Click on THE MATCHES pages for match report, commentary, interviews and stats. |
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Blues aiming to bring down Hawks
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Margate welcomes Harlow Town to Hartsdown Park for this Saturday’s Ryman League Premier Division clash. |
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Fleet sink Gate with Moore salvo
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Margate went out of the John Ullman Kent Senior Cup at the semi-final stage beaten comprehensively by a 4-1 margin by Blue Square Premier Ebbsfleet at Hartsdown Park this evening. Luke Moore hit a ten minute first half hat-trick for the visitors. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Blues gunning for Fleet in Kent Cup
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After the disappointment of a derby defeat to local rivals Ramsgate on Monday, Margate’s attention turns to the John Ullman Kent Senior Cup Semi-Final and the visit of FA Trophy finalists Ebbsfleet United. |
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Ram raid snatches points from Gate
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Margate dropped another three points at this afternoon’s big Thanet derby at Southwood Stadium, going down by a goal to nil. See THE MATCHES pages for details. Match report, stats, plus full match commentary and interview with Robin Trott available now. |
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Fleet in Gate’ sights for Kent Cup Semi
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Margate takes on FA Trophy finalists Ebbsfleet United in the semi-final of the John Ullman Kent Senior Cup this Wednesday 26th March at Hartsdown Park. Kick-off is at 7.45pm. Cray Wanderers await the winners in this season’s final. |
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Red alert for Blues
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Margate makes the short journey across the island to take on Ramsgate in a game that is crucial to the Blues on a number of levels. Kick off at Southwood Stadium on Monday is at 1pm. |
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Stones come-back gives Gate the blues
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Margate relinquished a two goal lead as Wealdstone staged a spirited comeback to earn a 3-3 draw at a blustery Hartsdown Park this afternoon. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate seek maximum points from Stones' visit
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Margate welcomes Wealdstone to Hartsdown Park for yet another crucial game in the race for a play-off place, this Saturday 22nd March. Kick-off at 3pm. |
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Urchins knock Gate play-off hopes
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Margate’s play-off hopes took a significant hit with a disappointing performance in a 2-0 away defeat in Essex. See THE MATCHES pages for details including match report, full match commentary and an interview with Robin Trott. |
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Blues and Urchins in promotion six-pointer
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Margate travel to Upmister to take on fellow play-off hopefuls AFC Hornchurch in one of the Ryman League’s matches of the day, on Saturday 15th March, 2008 at The Stadium, Bridge Avenue - Kick-off 3.00pm. If you can’t get to match in person to follow the action, you will be able to listen to full and exclusive live commentary with GATE RADIO. |
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GATE RADIO and StonesTV collaboration
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If you haven’t seen it yet, StonesTV have produced some great highlights of Margate’s 2-1 win at Bourne Park and included the GATE RADIO commentary from our live coverage. They can be accessed via the Maidstone match report or here:
First Half
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Gate win takes Blues into play-off positions
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Margate moved back into the play-offs with deserved 1-0 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Billericay Town at a very windy Hartsdown Park this afternoon, thanks to Jimmy Jackson’s third goal of the season. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Gate play-off challenge fervent fortnight
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Margate go into their next two games – against Billericay (home) and AFC Hornchurch (away) in eighth place in the Ryman League Premier Division and with hopes of a play-off place at the end of the season. |
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Late Gate winner gives Stones the Blues
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Margate gained revenge for their home defeat against the Stones with a 92nd minute winner at Bourne Park this afternoon to move 8th, ahead of Thanet rivals Ramsgate. See THE MATCHES pages for details including full match report, interview with Steve McKimm and full match commentary. |
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Bourne ultimatum for Blues
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Margate makes the relatively short trip to Sittingbourne’s Bourne Park to take on Kent rivals Maidstone United in an intriguing and crucial Ryman League Premier Division clash, this Saturday. Click here for the full match preview. |
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GATE RADIO goes away
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In association with Maidstone United FC we will be looking at providing exclusive live commentary from Bourne Park of this coming weekend’s Kent derby between Maidstone and Margate. |
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Dons grab late winner against Gate
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Margate and AFC Wimbledon served up an entertaining encounter at Kingsmeadow this evening with the home side hitting the wining goal three minutes into second half added time to secure a 2-1 win. Report, stats and post match reaction from Robin Trott on line now. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Blues at Greens and Dons test next
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Gate failed to add to Hendon’s misery and extend the North London side’s losing streak as this game ended all square at Claremont Road. The result did little to help either side’s play-off chances but the Blues have another opportunity to move up the table when they visit AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday evening. See THE MATCHES pages for Hendon match details and a preview of the Wimbledon game. |
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Staines no match for Blues
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Margate responded to two successive defeats and going a goal down today with a powerful and ultimately convincing come-back against Staines Town at Hartsdown. James Pinnock’s 18th and 19th goals of the season plus Jimmy Jackson’s second, off-set a dubious penalty for the visitors and keeps Gate in the play-off hunt. See THE MATCHES pages for match details including match report, full match commentary, interviews and stats. |
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Gate face Massive challenge
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Margate welcomes Staines Town to Hartsdown Park for another crucial match on Saturday in what has become an amazingly competitive Ryman League Premier Division. It promises to be another exciting encounter so why not come along and support the Blues? Click here for the match preview. |
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Rearranged fixture
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The match away to AFC Wimbledon is now confirmed for Tuesday 26 February 2008, kick off at 19:45.
Up the Gate! |
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Angels’ pens shut gate on play-off place for Blues
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Margate succumbed to a second defeat in two games at Longmead today against more mediocre opposition in Tonbridge Angels to further dent their play-off aspirations. For match details see THE MATCHES pages. |
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Gate lose to battling U’s
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Margate failed to make it four wins on the bounce with a disappointing performance at Hartsdown against Hastings, who had been winless away from home. See THE MATCHES pages for match details. |
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U’s up next for play-off chasing Blues
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This Saturday Margate take on struggling Hastings United at Hartsdown looking for points to consolidate their position in the play-off places and revenge for the 1-2 reverse at the Pilot Field back in September. Why not come to Hartsdown Park and support the Blues’ promotion push? Click here for the match preview. |
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Gate in Kent Senior Cup Semi-Final line up
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With the second two of four quarter-final games complete last evening, the John Ullmann Kent Senior Cup Semi-Final line up is now complete. |
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Gate win down in the Wood today.
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Margate secured three valuable points against Boreham Wood in this afternoon’s Ryman League Premier Division encounter at Meadow Park. See THE MATCHES pages for match details, stats update and listen to our GATE RADIO coverage. |
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Ryan Peters
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Margate Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Ryan Peters from Brentford Football Club. Ryan will be available for selection tomorrow.
Up the Gate!
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Peters signs in time for Gate's trip to Wood
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Margate travel to Hertfordshire to take on Boreham Wood in the Ryman League Premier Division tomorrow (Saturday) buoyed by the signing of former Brentford player Ryan Peters. |
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Gate swings shut on Chats cup hopes
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Margate made it through to the semi-finals of the Kent Senior Cup with a workman-like 2-1 win over Ryman League Division One Chatham Town. See THE MATCHES pages for match details and stats update.
 Picture by Don Walker |
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Robins lose out to four-goal Gate
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The Blues recorded their second win in succession at Hartsdown, against Carshalton Athletic. The difference between the sides was Scott Chalmers-Stevens and the fact that Gate took their chances. The win keeps Margate up with the play-off pace, just a point behind fifth placed Ramsgate. See THE MATCHES pages for match details.
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Robins and Chats up next for Blues
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Margate are back in action today (Saturday) with the visit of Carshalton Athletic to Hartsdown Park for a 3 o’clock kick-off in the Ryman League Premier Division. |
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Reserves v 1st Team
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This game has been cancelled due to a water-logged pitch and the Under 18's match due to take place on Sunday 13 January has been postponed.
Up the Gate! |
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December's Player of the Month - Results Now In
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The poll has closed and the votes have been counted. Find out who is December's Player of the Month at www.margate-fc.com/results.php. |
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Tangerines run out of juice against Blues
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Margate recorded their first win in four games against the division’s form team in Ashford Town. Goals from strikers James Pinnock and Rob Haworth off-set Ricky Wellard’s first half equaliser to secure a valuable win for the Blues. Match details are availbale via THE MATCHES pages. |
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Chairman’s verdict on 2007 and looking forward to 2008
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Margate Chairman Malcolm Rowlett shared his reflections on 2007 and looked forward to 2008 when www.margate-fc.com caught up with him after the Horsham game. |
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Hornets sting Gate with late winner
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Margate lost at Horsham this afternoon in a game of two halves that saw the hosts as the better side in the first half, but Gate the better side in the second. Nevertheless it was the hosts that scored the winning goal with seven second half minutes remaining to secure all three points. See THE MATCHES pages for match details. |
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Yianni closing in on match fitness
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Margate’s summer signing, Michael Yianni has endured a frustrating season as the Blues have had to come to terms with a number of injuries to key players. But there is light at the end of the tunnel for Gate’s former Ram. |
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Rams hold Blues in Boxing Day Derby
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Margate recovered from defeat at Chelmsford to record a draw against Thanet rivals Ramsgate in the big derby at Hartsdown Park this afternoon. James Pinnock (from the spot) had equalised Olly Schulz’s 45 minute opener before Schulz himself and Margate’s Dean Standen were sent off in the second half. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Merry Christmas and a Happy Boxing Day (?)
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On behalf of Margate Football Club, can I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
And as if you could possibly forget, Boxing Day is derby day at Hartsdown Park so why not come along and support the Blues against Ramsgate? The gates open at 11.30am for a 1pm kick-off. The game will be segregated so access for Ramsgate fans will be via the Tivoli Park Avenue turnstiles and for Margate fans from Hartsdown Road.
If you can’t get to the game in person, then why not give GATE RADIO a try? We’ll have music and a special piece of commentary from last April’s derby from mid-day, before full live match commentary at 1pm. |
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Five star vintage Clarets beat Gate
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Gate were well beaten by title chasing Chelmsford City at the Melbourne Stadium this afternoon. Against the side that will surely shake of the challenge of surprise package Hendon before the season is out, Gate had taken the lead against the run of play but the hosts came out for the second half and scored five goals in 22 minutes without reply. See THE MATCHES pages for details. |
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Season's Greetings
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November's Player of the Month
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The results for November's Player of the Month post have finally been posted. Visit www.margate-fc.com/results.php to see who won. |
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Gate hit Rocks for four
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Margate recorded their biggest home win of the season with a deserved 4-1 victory over East Thurrock United this afternoon at a cold Hartsdown Park. The win keeps Gate right in the play-off picture and just behind Thanet rivals Ramsgate on goal difference. See THE MATCHES pages for match details, stats, match commentary and post match reaction. |
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Gate down Wings in Kent cup
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Margate secured a 2-1 win over Welling United in the Kent Senior cup at a chilly Hartsdown Park, yesterday evening. The Blues join Whitstable Town, Ebbsfleet United, Dartford, Tonbridge Angels, Cray Wanderers, Chatham Town and holders Bromley in the quarter finals. Click here or full match details including report, stats and audio commentary.
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Hartsdown Football 5’s open for business
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Torrential rain couldn’t put the dampers on a big day for Margate Football Club as Thanet’s newest community sports facility was officially opened. |
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Margate v Ramsgate 26.12.07
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Margate Football Club can confirm that the Boxing Day derby against Ramsgate will kick off at 1pm.
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Margate’s feast of football weekend
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The Blues are in action on Saturday as Robin Trott’s men take on Harlow Town in the Ryman League Premier Division – with the chance of going third. Then on Sunday, it’s the official opening of the HARTSDOWN FOOTBALL 5’S. |
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Luke says, “I always wanted to come here.”
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Luke Coleman spoke to www.margate-fc.com after the 2-1 win over AFC Hornchurch. Luke scored his second goal for Gate this season in Saturday’s game. His first came in the opening game of the season at Hartsdown against Chelmsford, when he was on loan from Ebbsfleet United. |
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Gate squeeze past Urchins
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Margate bounced back from a mid-week home defeat to record their seventh win of the campaign against AFC Hornchurch by a 2-1 margin, and move into fourth place in the league table. See THE MATCHES page for details. (Updates over the weekend.) |
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Gate look to sea off Urchins
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AFC Hornchurch are the visitors to Hartsdown Park on Saturday 1st December for another crucial Ryman League game for Gate. Why not come down and support the Blues and say “Hi” to MARGATOR? Kick-off is at 3pm. Click here for full match preview.
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Wood take the points
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Margate failed to beat Boreham Wood for the third time in three games as the visitors won by a 2-1 margin. James Pinnock opened the scoring for the Blues but the visitors replied with a goal in each half to secure all three points. See THE MATCHES pages for match details, commentary, interview and stats. |
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New Signing
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Margate Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Luke Coleman. Luke who visited the Club on loan earlier this season joins us from Ebbsfleet United and will be available for selection tonight.
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Blues buoyed by win at ‘Ricay take on Wood at Hartsdown Park
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Margate welcome Boreham Wood to Hartsdown Park for a Ryman Premier League clash that sees Gate looking for their seventh win of the campaign, and a third win in four league games. Why not make the trip to Hartsdown Park to cheer on the Blues? Click here for a full match preview. Kick-off at 7.45pm on Tuesday 27th November. |
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Gate give ‘ricay the blues
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Margate at last won a Ryman League game against Billericay Town at the fifth attempt. In a hard fought contest played out in a strong biting winter wind, James Pinnock’s second half scrambled goal was enough to give all three points to Gate. For match details, commentary and interview see THE MATCHES pages. |
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Hartsdown Football 5's Update
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The programmed opening date for our 5 a-side centre has been delayed due to continuous rainfall over the last week.
The new opening date will now be Sunday 09 December 2007, when we welcome 8 football legends to Hartsdown Park. Due to the Sports Personality of the Year taking place on the same day, we have unfortunately lost the appearance of Ian Rush and Tony Cottee. We are in the process of arranging replacements and will announce the new names as soon as they are confirmed.
Up the Gate!
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Terry says “thanks” to Gate fans
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Now the dust has settled on the weekend’s defeat to Maidstone, club Director Terry Painter spoke to www.margate-fc.com to express his thanks and appreciation for the number of fans that came through the Hartsdown Park turnstiles. |
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Stones snatch late win
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Margate lost a league match at home for just the second time this season as the Stones came back from 3-1 down to snatch the winner in added time. Jay Saunders opened the scoring for the home side but Gate were pegged back soon after. Two further Margate goals followed – one from Rob Haworth and a second form Saunders - before the Stones’ comeback thwarted the Blues. For full details see THE MATCHES pages. |
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Gate opens for former Angel Martin
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Margate Manager Robin Trott has signed midfielder Ryan Martin from Ryman Premier League rivals Tonbridge Angels. The pacey left-sided player featured in the Angels' 1-3 defeat to Margate earlier in the season. Subject to completion of the appropriate paperwork, Martin will go into tomorrow’s squad for the visit of Maidstone. CLICK HERE for preview of Gate vs Maidstone. |
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Bob Harrop - Rest in Peace
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Bob Harrop’s funeral will be held at 1:20pm on Tuesday 20 November at Margate Crematorium. The funeral cortege will be passing Hartsdown Park on the way to the crematorium. All supporters are invited to the ground to pay their respects as the procession passes. |
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Fixture Update
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The rearranged fixture against Boreham Wood will take place at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday 27 November 2007, kick off 19:45.
Having drawn Welling in the Kent Senior Cup, this match will be played at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday 04 December, kick off 19:45.
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Bob Harrop - Rest In Peace
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Margate Football Club was devastated to hear that record appearance maker, Bob Harrop had died on Thursday, aged 71. |
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Gate to good for Boro’
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Margate put their mid-week FA Trophy disappointment behind them to record a valuable home win over Harrow Borough in the Ryman League Premier Division this afternoon. CLICK HERE for THE MATCHES pages and full match details, commentary, interviews and latest stats. |
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October's Player of the Month
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The poll has ended and the results have been counted. Find out who's October's Player of the Month at www.margate-fc.com/results.php. |
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Leamington put brakes on Gate Trophy progress
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This time there was no way back for Margate in a disappointing display that lacked the cutting edge required to break down an effective Leamington defence. In the end, the Blues went down by a goal to nil. For full match details – see THE MATCHES. |
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Blues and Brakes set to do it all again
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Margate welcome Leamington to Hartsdown Park for an FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round replay on Tuesday 6th November, 7.45 kick-off. |
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Gate put brakes on Leamington cup progress
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Margate secured a replay at British Gas Business League Midland Division leaders Leamington with a 1-1 draw. It’s the second time in as many FA Trophy rounds that Gate will bring opposition back to Hartsdown for a cup replay. CLICK HERE for match details including report, stats, full match commentary and interview. Meanwhile, the replay will take place at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday 6th November with a 7.45pm kick-off. |
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Gate take on Brakes in Trophy tie
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Margate makes the long trip to Warwickshire to take on British Gas Business League Midland Division Leamington in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy on Saturday. CLICK HERE for full match preview and travel advice from Leamington and Margate Football Clubs. |
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Invicta hold Gate
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Margate made it three league games unbeaten for just the second time this season with this 1-1 draw at the Buzzlines Stadium. CLICK HERE for match details and commentary |
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Coach to Leamington
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Margate Football Club is hiring a double-decker coach to travel to Leamington on Saturday 03 November 2007 for the FA Trophy match.
The Directors would like to offer supporters the chance to travel together for £10.00 per head.
The coach will be leaving Hartsdown Park at 08:30am. If you would like to reserve a seat please e-mail your name us by clicking here - www.margate-fc.com/contact.php
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Gate share six goals with Swifts
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Margate’s long wait for a win over Heybridge Swifts goes on but the Blues did quadruple their goal tally with today’s 3-3 draw at Scraley Road. Click here for match details, stats and league table. Gate's next game is away at Folkestone Invicta on Monday evening. Click here for match preview. |
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Gate sink Ducks in replay
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Margate secured a well deserved and ultimately comfortable victory over Aylesbury United in Tuesday’s replay, and earned a Second Qualifying Round trip to Warwickshire to take on Leamington on 3rd November. Click here for match report, commentary and stats. |
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Ducks and Gate end all square
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With a 0-0 score line in Buckinghamshire, it’s back to Hartsdown Park for a replay, this Tuesday evening – 23rd October - in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy. Kick-off is at 7.45pm. The winners will be away to Leamington in the Second Qualifying Round. |
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Jacko stars in Gate radio ads
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The radio ads for The Hartsdown and Gate’s 5-a-Side Centre – featuring Margate star Jimmy Jackson - are ready to go but Margate fans can listen to them now! CLICK HERE for THE HARTSDOWN ad, and CLICK HERE for THE 5-A-SIDE CENTRE ad. |
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Gate secure vital win
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It was a long time coming, but Gate secured their first league win in seven games by overcoming stubborn Leyton resistance at Hartsdown Park this evening. CLICK HERE for match report, interviews, full match commentary and stats. |
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News Update
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The Directors can now confirm that the petition to wind-up Margate Football Club has been dismissed.
This action taken by the court resulted from the Clubs Directors lodging a six figure sum with our Supervisor, Langley & Partners. This payment included the settlement of all small creditors included in the CVA, the Directors would like to thank all these creditors for their cooperation and support.
Good progress is being made by our 5 a-side contractors, who remain on programme for handover of the completed centre by 03 December 2007. Fencing and lighting is now being erected with construction of the foundations and drainage work complete.
A programme of radio advertising (voiced by our very own Jimmy Jackson) is due to commence shortly, together with local paper and leaflet promotion.
Block bookings for use of the courts have already been agreed with Football Mundial, who will launch their 5 a-side league programme from the new centre in January.
The Clubs application for a new licence, allowing opening hours to be extended in line with the 5 a-side centre, will be heard on 17 October 2007.
Finally, the board are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director, local businessman Terry Painter, who will be taking responsibility for commercial matters within the Club.
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Carshalton v Margate Game On
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We have received confirmation that a referee has inspected the pitch at Carshalton and tonights game will be going ahead as planned.
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Reserves v Hythe Town 09.10.07
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This evenings Reserve team match against Hythe Town has been cancelled. |
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Tangerines, Robins and Canaries
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The games are coming thick and fast as the Blues look to make progress in the league and FA Cup over the next week. |
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Gate Hitchin a ride to FACQ4
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As Margate were bowing out of the Isthmian League cup at Hartsdown, Hitchin Town were winning their replay against Haverhill Rovers by a 5-0 margin to ensure they host the Blues in the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup (sponsored by E.ON) on 13th October. |
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Team News
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Robin Trott has signed Ryan Peters on loan from Brentford. Ryan (20) is a right wing/forward and will be available for selection for tonight’s match against East Thurrock.
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Gate away again in FA Cup
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Margate will travel to the winners of Tuesday’s replay between British Gas League Premier Division Hitchin Town and Eastern Counties League Premier Division Haverhill Rovers in the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup (sponsored by E.ON). The match is scheduled for Saturday 13th October. |
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Karle Carder-Andrews
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Brentford's teenage midfielder Karle Carder-Andrews has joined Ryman League Premier Division side Margate on loan. |
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Fish caught out by Gate come back
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Coming from 0-2 and 1-3 down, Margate secured a superb 4-3 victory in South London against Blue Square South Fisher Athletic to progress into the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup (sponsored by E.ON). |
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Gate and Dons all square
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In a richly entertaining game, Margate and AFC Wimbledon played out a 1-1 draw at Hartsdown this Tuesday evening. |
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5-a-Side Development Pictures
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With the development of the 5-a-Side Centre underway, we have some pictures of the works in progress. |
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Greens give Gate the blues
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Margate lost their unbeaten home start to the season in a disappointing performance that saw the league leaders return to north-west London with all three points in a 2-0 win. |
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Gate tackle Fish in FA Cup
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Margate have been drawn away to Blue Square South Fisher Athletic in the Second Qualifying Round of this season’s FA Cup (sponsored by E.oN). |
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Gate have last word against Chats
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An early goal in a good Gate opening, stubborn resistance from the home side, an inevitable second goal and a third wonder-goal tells the story of Margate’s FA Cup First Qualifying Round win at Chatham. |
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Gate Reserves News now on-line
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With this new addition to our on-line services, we aim to bring you regular news from Margate’s Reserves. |
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Gate’s matchday programme ranked 3rd for last season
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Margate’s Matchday programme was awarded third place in the Ryman League Premier Division for the season 2006/07. |
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Gate development underway
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After a number of years and many hurdles, work on Margate FC’s 5-a-side Centre got underway at Hartsdown Park today. |
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Gate’s first point in five attempts from Swans
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Gate broke their duck against bogey side Staines Town with a 1-1 draw. |
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August's Player of the Month - Vote Now!
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You can now vote for August's Player of the Month - Click here & vote now! |
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Side is Gate’s main man
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Margate produced a stunning opening to kill off the opposition within nine minutes of the referee’s whistle. |
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Player News
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Charlie Side suffered a broken nose during the East Thurrock match and is having difficulty breathing. Charlie has been advised that an early operation would be advisable.
Rob Haworth continues to recover from his calf muscle strain and is doubtful for Saturday’s game. Daniel Young has now recovered from his head injury and will be available for selection.
Jay Saunders has been diagnosed with a suspected hernia and may require surgery, whilst both Jimmy Jackson (knee) and Scott Chalmers-Stevens (arm) require fitness tests before the match on Saturday.
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News Update
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Towards the end of last Season the Chairman of Margate Football Club met with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer of MISA to discuss the role of the Social Club once the 5 a-side centre was operational. MISA felt that the commitment to continue running the social club would be more than they could manage and as such they offered to step aside at the end of the 2006/7 Season.
MISA asked to continue to run the food outlets in the ground and this was agreed on the same basis which they had run them last year, in that they provide a return to the Club after each game.
Despite requests from the Club Chairman we have received no accounts for any of the matches which have taken place since 21 July 2007.
The Club felt that this situation was no longer tenable and therefore had no choice but to remove this responsibility from MISA and bring the running of the food outlets back in-house.
The club Chairman and Directors are also aware of a division forming between MISA and the Club and hope that, with this conflict of interests removed, MISA can now look to focus their attentions, along with their new fund raising committee, on ‘working with the Club, for the Club’ as their motto suggests.
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Jake’s design fits the bill
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During the close season www.margate-fc.com launched a competition to find a new banner design for the club’s official website. The winner of the competition was Jake; Margate supporter and Kit-Boy for the Blues. And his prize was an appearance on GATE RADIO. |
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Gate take the sting out of Hornets
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Gate made it two wins on the bounce with a 2-0 win over league leaders Horsham, at Hartsdown Park on Bank Holiday Monday. It was deep into added time of an evenly contested first half that Gate took the lead; Charlie Side scoring on his starting debut for the club. Gate were the better side in the second half and when James Pinnock notched his third of the season to double Gate’s lead at the start of the final quarter, the contest was effectively over.
CLICK HERE for match report, full match commentary and interviews. |
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Gate too good for Stones
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Margate secured their first win of the new season with a deserved 4-2 win at Northwood Park against Wealdstone. Goals from Steve McKimm, Dean Standen and James Pinnock (two) secured the points for the Blues.
CLICK HERE for reaction from Robin Trott.
CLICK HERE for match report. |
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News Update
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We have now resolved the issues which were preventing our contractor from commencing on the 5 a-side centre as hoped on 21 July 2007. The contractor is now confirmed to start on 10 September 2007 and they are contracted to complete in 12 weeks.
At the same time construction of a new crossover off Hartsdown Road will commence, this will serve Phase 2 of the redevelopment and initially provide 50 temporary car parking spaces.
The social club, renamed The Hartsdown, is nearing completion of its re-fit. From Saturday 25 August 2007 The Hartsdown will open its doors to the public and both hot and cold food will be on offer as well as the benefit of our new big screen and sky sports package. Our present licensing hours allow us to open from Monday to Thursday from midday to 11:00pm, Friday and Saturday from midday to midnight and Sunday from midday to 10:30pm.
Kelly Saxon has been appointed as the new Bar Manager, Kelly was formerly the Assistant Manager of the Fayreness Hotel, Kingsgate. If you are interested in hiring The Hartsdown for a function please call Kelly on 07972 321789.
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Gate crash on Rocks
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Margate’s first visit to Essex of the new season ended with defeat against a hard working East Thurrock side. Jimmy Jackson gives his reaction. |
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Team News
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Robin Trott has released Nick Bagley from the squad.
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Match Day Stewards
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Margate Football Club is looking for people to volunteer as match day stewards. Anyone interested in assisting the Club should call 01843 221769.
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News Update
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We have just received confirmation that Robin Trott has secured the signatures of both John Akinde and Luke Coleman on loan from Ebbsfleet United.
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GATE CHAT interviews available now
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Following the GATE CHAT show on GATE RADIO we are now able to make a selection of the interviews available.
View our Gate Chat Media on Demand centre at mfc: Gate Chat on Demand |
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News Update
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The Club can now confirm that Rob Howarth, Daniel Young and Paul Axon have all signed for the Club. Paul Smith who was previously with Brentford has joined us as physio.
Carl Baron, Shane Suter and Ben Pain have all been released and we understand that Carl has joined Ramsgate.
The part-time Commercial Manager the Club had agreed terms with has now taken a full-time position with another Club, we wish him all the best.
Issues over car parking and archaeology studies, which have delayed the construction of the 5 a-side centre, have now been resolved and we are awaiting a new start date from our contractor.
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