CONTENTS
The Thanet Derby
Interview - TJ Jadama
Ramsgate September Update
Ramsgate Womens Update
Margate Womens Update
Match Ball Sponsor
Interview - Harry Hudson
Margate September Update
Competition Winner
Yo! Street Zone
Anna - Panna Champion
EDITORS NOTES
Russel Goldsmith Publisher
Interview - Jack Downer (Street Panna)
Ramsgate Walking Football
Margate Walking Football
Fan Zone - The Green Family
Margate Banshee - Terry Scott
Youth Team Focus
Ramsgate Scholars
Margate Inclusion Football
Veterans Football
Sunday League - Shrimpos FC
Sunday League Legend - Lee Strutt
Sunday League - September Overview pg 28-31 pg 26-27
THE THANET DERBY
24/09/24
WHAT A GAME!!!!!
THE THANET DERBY RARELY FAILS TO DELIVER. IT WAS NO DIFFERENT ON THIS OCCASION, AS NEARLY 2000 FANS PACKED THEMSELVES INTO THE WW MARTIN COMMUNITY STADIUM TO WATCH MARGATE OVERCOME
THE RAMS IN THE DYING EMBERS OF THE GAME.
A goal from Ibrahim Olutade and two brilliant penalty saves from Tom Wray was enough to send the ‘Gate through to the next round of the Kent Senior Cup!
Margate came out of the blocks well, winning a lot of free kicks and corners in the opening outings. However, Ramsgate were able to defend resolutely and have a couple of glimpses of goal for themselves, leaving the game very open.
It would take till the 20th minute for a side to have a clear chance at net. Jordon Ababio darted down the right wing, beating his opposing fullback with ease. He fired a brilliant low cross to James Bessey-Saldana who had a shot from point blank range, but the Rams ‘keeper got down to make a great save.
Margate would go on to take control of the first half, with Kai Garande having the next real effort at goal. He skipped past two players and fired a hard effort at the ‘keeper, who parried the ball wide to keep the scores level.
Going into the break, Bessey-Saldana had another effort from distance that flew over and the Blues managed to pick up a few corners before the half-time whistle. Even though
it was 0-0 at the interval, Greenhalgh went in the happier of the two with Margate frustrating the Rams, limiting them to minimal chances in front of goal.
Unfortunately, the second half did not start well for the ‘Gate as they conceded a penalty almost instantly. Garande pulled Tijan Jadama to the ground in the box, leaving the referee no choice but to give a penalty to the home side. Tom Wray would step up and be the ‘Gate’s hero after saving Joe Taylor’s tame effort from the spot.
Despite the penalty miss, the Rams came out to play in the second half, which left Wray needing to save countless efforts on the Margate net, point blank or acrobatic, he stood up the task.
This onslaught from Ramsgate went on for the majority of the half, with the Margate defence clearing at every opportunity and Wray doing brilliantly to keep the ball out of the net. His most noteworthy save came against Taylor, who was looking to make up for his penalty blunder earlier in the half. He fired low and at the corner, but Wray would not be beaten.
In the 90th minute, Olutade would send the travelling ‘Gate fans into raptures, as he was brought down in the area following a cross into the six-yard box from Ababio. Olutade went on to comfortably slot the penalty into the net, even with the pressure of thousands on his back. It was glory for the Blue side of Thanet.
Just as it looked like the dust was going to settle down, with Margate taking a famous victory, the team was hit with heartbreak. Following a late corner, a Ramsgate player
went down softly, but the ref would point to the spot again, giving the Rams one last chance spot kick to send the tie to penalties. Taylor took, trying to right his missed one earlier in the half, but the hero between the sticks would not be beaten. Taylor sent his penalty the same way and Wray was there to deny him again, securing the win and a Player of the Match performance!
WRITTEN BY DYLAN SMITH
Image courtesy of Colum Sharpe
GOALSCORER: IBRAHIM OLUTADE 90’ (PEN)
MARGATE MEDIA PLAYER OF THE MATCH: TOM WRAY
ATTENDANCE : 1800 *ROUGHLY*
TFM OVERVIEW
What an incredible game to watch as a neutral. End-to-end stuff in the first half with The Gate edging it slightly. The Rams came out in the second half dominant, controlling possesion and having multiple attempts on goal with Tom Wray putting in a MOTM performance to keep them out. It was a game that had it all and was the spectacle we were all hoping for. Both teams didn’t deserve to lose this one as they both showed great quality. We are excited for the boxing day game and hope it will be as good as this one!
INTERVIEW - RAMSGATE FC’S
TIJAN JADAMA
FOOTBALL IQ & SKILLZONE
TJ IS CO-FOUNDER & PART OWNER
WE CAUGHT UP WITH LOCAL LAD TJ JADAMA TO DISCUSS HIS CAREER AT RAMSGATE FOOTBALL CLUB.
AS A LOCAL LAD, WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO PLAY FOR RAMSGATE FC?
I was a ball boy for Ramsgate first team when I was young, so it all started from there, I hope they bring ball boys back to Ramsgate because that’s where it started for me!
CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT LAST SEASON AND WHAT IT WAS LIKE PLAYING IN THE FA CUP AND BEING ON TV?
Last season was crazy, you can only dream of going far in the FA Cup but you never think it will work out that way. Luckily it did for us. On the lead up to the game, I was doing interviews. Friends and family seeing me on TV was new to me but funny to look back on. The game itself was the best footballing experience I’ve had so far. When we were walking out our fans were so loud I couldn’t even hear, and even though we got beat 5-0, I think I played well and we played the way the fans have seen us play week in week out.
HOW DID YOU FEEL LAST SEASON AFTER NOT GAINING PROMOTION?
The reason I stayed at Ramsgate was to get this club promoted because the fans and the community deserve it. So when we didn’t make it over the line after playing so well all year, getting a crazy amount of points, you have to say fair play to Cray Valley. Amazing team and our loyal fans as vocal as always.
WHO WERE YOUR IDOLS GROWING UP, WHO MADE YOU WANT TO BE A FOOTBALLER?
I’m a Manchester United fan so Rooney was the man for me, he was a joke of a player. Also a shout out to Angel Di Maria, loved watching him play aswell.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS MARGATE FC? DOES THE LOCAL DERBY GIVE YOU MORE OF A DRIVE TO GAIN PROMOTION THIS YEAR?
I’m a local lad so I live for the Ramsgate vs Margate games. Now we’re in the same league it will make for two great home and away games for everyone
WHAT MADE YOU RESIGN TO RAMSGATE THIS SEASON?
I resigned because I love the club and the fans, but I do think I will play higher so let’s see what happens at the end of the season.
HOW WAS THE ATMOSPHERE IN THE CLUB AFTER THE DEPARTURE OF TONY RUSSELL?
Tony was a great guy from the time he spent at the club but the club and him ended up going in different directions. It did feel a bit sudden and we didn’t know what was going to happen but it worked out in the end.
WHAT WAS THE FEELING WHEN BEN SMITH WAS REAPPOINTED MANAGER OF RAMSGATE FC?
When they said Ben was coming back, we were like, it’s good, because we all know him and know what he brings to the club.
CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT WHAT YOU DO AWAY FROM THE CLUB, YOUR SOCCER SCHOOLS AND RUNNING?
What I do away from first team football, I coach the up-and-coming footballers at Football IQ I am a co-founder so if you want to be a part, get involved. Also, I’m part owner at Skillzone, which is the place to be at the moment, 60 minutes of football skill challenges, matches combining state of the art technology.
YOU ARE A FAN FAVOURITE AT THE CLUB WITH ROOTS WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, DO THE FANS HELP IN THOSE TOUGH MOMENTS IN THE FIELD WHEN THE TEAM ISN’T PERFORMING TO ITS USUALLY HIGH STANDARD?
The fans are the heart and soul of Ramsgate and speaking for myself I have an amazing connection with them, they lift me when we’re not playing well and then I’ll try and lift the team with my energy.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENT AS A RAMS PLAYER?
My favourite moment as a Rams player has to be the AFC Wimbledon game. Seeing yourself on TV, and all the young and older fans that travelled all that way shows how big we are.
AS A LOCAL LAD HAVING COME THROUGH FROM YOUTH LEVEL WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WITHIN CLUBS?
Youth development, when done well, can be key for clubs because it’s means something to them and you can’t buy that feeling of playing for your home town club
WE’D LIKE TO THANK TJ FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TALK TO US AND GIVE US AN INSIGHT INTO HIS CAREER AND WHAT IT IS LIKE PLAYING AT RAMSGATE FC.
FAN QUESTIONS:
DAVE DORMAN: HOW MANY CARS HAVE YOU SOLD?
I’ve sold cars all over the world!!!
LEE STROUD: IF YOU WERE PLAYING ANOTHER SPORT APART FROM FOOTBALL, WHAT SPORT WOULD IT BE?
If it wasn’t football it would be cycling or running.
RAMSGATE YOUTH QUESTIONS
ROSIE: DO YOU HAVE ANY BROTHERS OR SISTERS? AND DO THEY PLAY FOOTBALL?
I have loads of brothers, I’ve lost count. The ones that play football are Josh Donnelly, he’s in America playing football, Essa (Dover academy) Saikou (Margate FC) Tamba (Ramsgate FC) Hakeem (Margate FC) Amadou (Ramsgate FC) Ebrima (Minster) and that just the ones that play football.
EVIE: WHO IS THE BEST PLAYER OUT OF MESSI OR RONALDO?
I support Manchester United, Ronaldo is the best player to play the game….
MARIETTE: WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE FEMALE FOOTBALL PLAYER?
My favourite female player is Ella Toone, FA CUP FINAL TOP BINS LIGHT WORK!
NEWS UPDATE
AN UPDATE FROM RAMS OWNER JAMES LAWSON:
IT WILL BE FIVE YEARS IN DECEMBER SINCE I STARTED RUNNING THE RAMSGATE FOOTBALL CLUB, AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT THE START
TO THIS SEASON HAS BEEN THE MOST ENJOYABLE TO DATE.
FIRST
TEAM RESULTS ON THE PITCH HAVE BEEN FANTASTIC, BUT MORE
PLEASING IS HOW THE STRUCTURE I SET OUT TO IMPLEMENT
BACK IN DECEMBER 2019 IS NOW IN PLACE.
I will judge the success of my era in charge of the club by the opportunities we create for local people to excel. On Monday night (30/9), we saw a crowd of 300 season ticket holders, youth coaches and players watch our youth team beat Ebbsfleet United 3-0 in the FA Youth Cup. The team is made up of talent from our academy side, under 18’s
and our under 16’s, who are arguably one of the best sides in Kent at the age group. Both Oliver Jackson and Bailey Streatfield, who were with the first team at our FA Cup tie at Brackley on Saturday, come from this group.
There is now a genuine pathway at Ramsgate Football Club for groups like these to become the best they can be both on and off the pitch. This requires a true link between the first team, academy and youth teams, which we now have in place.
Seb Tidey is our director of football - linking everything from the first team through the academy, and down the Kent league age groups. Academy team managers Alex Fitzjohn and Joe Rowland also work as part of our first team staff. First team coach Sean Hill is head of our Kent league teams, and now coaches our under 14’s side. They will be the next group starting to push for academy and first team spots. Sean is relentless in creating an environment where the patterns, rotations and intensity of the first team are consistent throughout our elite sides.
We now also have a partner team called Ramsgate Athletic, who play in the Kent County Premier division. The idea behind this partnership is to create early senior football opportunities for our areas’ most talented players. They have a core of last seasons under 23’s currently within their squad, and will shortly start to introduce players from the academy, under 18’s and under 16’s into their exciting push for promotion into the South East County leagues. They are nearly always at home when out first team are away, and entry is free for our season ticket holders and red card members.
JAMES LAWSON RAMSGATE FC OWNER
Back in 2019, we recognised the need for role models in the first team as a key ingredient required to both help local kids aspire to achieve their potential, and to create a team that people want to come and watch on a Saturday. This is certainly the case this season. At least ten of our first team squad have previously been professional footballers - and they are mixed into a group including some of the best players that Thanet has produced in many years, such as Joe Taylor, TJ Jadama and Alfie Paxman. Many of these guys keep a very close eye on our academy, particularly big Joe Ellul who coaches the cup games from the sideline with the team.
Off the pitch, our new academy in partnership with TSC means that players can study all forms of curriculum education - including A levels at a choice of two local schools. Unusually for an academy with all the benefits of school education, our players get the opportunity to play in the National Alliance League.
Our youth section, match day crowds and community programmes continue to grow - and the next five-year plan will centre around how to improve facilities and create more opportunities for people living in Thanet. This will not just be limited to the WW Martin Community Stadium, but will include other local facilities that we run at places like St Lukes, Hartsdown Park, Dane Park and Garlinge.
It’s an exciting time at the club and as the period of the season heavy with cup games passes, we can look forward to the return of league games and another attempt at promotion - which would bring an opportunity to blood these exciting young players at a higher level.
TFM OVERVIEW
After the turmoil in pre-season with the short appointment of Tony Russell as manager and the uncertainty of who his replacement would be, we had fears that the Rams wouldn’t be able to perform at the standard they did last season, but boy have they shown us they can!
With the return of Ben Smith as manager and some incredible signings, including the return of Lee Martin, the Rams have started the season with a series of wins and strong performances. Joe Taylor has continued his goalscoring form, bagging 13 goals in the first 13 games in all competitions.
The Rams certainly look like the team to beat this season and are definitely pushing for that promotion.
LEE MARTIN
THE RAMS HAVE BROUGHT BACK LEE MARTIN AFTER A SHORT SPELL AT ASHFORD UNITED FC
Lee Martin has made a return to Ramsgate FC after a short spell at Ashford United FC. Lee played a pivotal role in the Rams FA Cup run last season and strong league performances as he is the stronghold in midfield, controlling the pace of the game and creating chances with an array of long passes and through balls.
Lee is a great addition to the Rams squad for the 2024/25 season. With his experience playing in the topflight of football, he is able to share his knowledge with team mates and help the younger players to adapt and evolve as players.
ZACK JOBE DEPARTS...
On a sadder note we saw the departure of Zack Jobe who left the Rams to play at Whitstable Town FC, he has now recently signed for Canterbury
Zack had a great pre-season at the Rams and looked like another incredible local talent, similar to TJ Jadama. But there was a lot of competition in the Rams squad in his position and he wanted to be playing first team football every week.
Since leaving the Rams he has shown strong performances for Whitstable Town FC, getting two assists in three games before his move to Canterbury City FC.
ZACK JOBE NOW AT CANTERBURY CITY FC
HERE’S WHAT LEE HAD TO SAY...
“Leaving in the summer was incredibly tough for me, as you can imagine, having such a strong affiliation to the club.
My return was mainly facilitated by the manager’s comeback, who was keen to have me back in the fold. We’ve had a positive working relationship previously, and I’ve always enjoyed playing my football under him.
However, my love for the club ultimately made my decision quite straightforward. The fans are absolutely amazing, and I’m forever grateful for the unwavering support I received throughout last season, as well as the warm messages I’ve received since my return.
And let’s not forget, I have some unfinished business here... up the Rams!”
RAMSGATE WOMENS UPDATE
CHLOE WATTS MANAGER
WE CAUGHT UP WITH CHLOE WATTS TO GET AN OVERVIEW OF RAMSGATE WOMENS FC’S SEASON SO FAR...
This pre-season has been spectacular, we have been working super hard, we’ve gained new players, building the squad to a stronger strength. We’ve taken a step up and strengthened us, and this was shown in our first home game, bagging 7 goals against Baypoint Development and
scored from some retained players and some from our new signings. This was the game where we showed real grit and determination, coming together as a whole and winning as one.
One of the players who shined massively within the game was our very own No.14, Gallia Yates. She battled hard from the beginning to end whistle. She may not have got her goal she was hoping for but she got behind the play, which got her assists, and behind build up play to the goals score by the other players, and walked away with the Manager and Coaches Player of the Match award.
With going into our next game, we might have not come away with the win, but this was the game where our defence got tested, it was a very close game and it really could have gone either way. We put everything into that game, and even though Sellindge Ladies got the win, the game could have gone either way, leaving the game at 2-1.
“LEADING UP TO THE START OF THE SEASON, THE TEAM WORKED EXTREMELY HARD IN TRAINING AND GAINED SOME VERY STRONG NEW SIGNINGS. OUR FIRST GAME SAW US TAKE ALL 3 POINTS AWAY, PUTTING 7 GOALS IN THE BACK OF THE NET. IT WAS A REAL TEAM PERFORMANCE WITH EVERY PLAYER PUTTING IN 110%. I COULDN’T BE MORE PROUD OF ALL OF THE LADIES WITH THE EFFORT AND DETERMINATION THEY ARE BRINGING INTO THE SEASON. ONWARDS AND UPWARDS FOR THE RAMS THIS SEASON AS WE HOPE TO BRING HOME THE TROPHY!!”
CAPTAIN
JESS LAKER
One player who stood out at that game was the keeper between the sticks. Charlotte was a player who gave her all in the game, regardless of the two goals being scored, she got her hands on the ball multiple times keeping us in the game on multiple occasions, and with the game she had, Charlotte walked away with the Manager & Coaches Player of the Match award.
We face forward as a team, and we push forward to the next set of games of the season, making our mark as Ramsgate FC Women. Looking forward to league, Kent FA
MARGATE WOMENS
DIFFICULT START TO THE SEASON FOR MARGATE WOMENS TEAM
It hasn’t been the best start for the ‘Gate as they’ve lost their opening four games and have been knocked out of the FA Cup with their clash against Herne Bay going to penalties and the ‘Gate narrowly missed out on qualifying 5-4.
The team started the season with a depleated squad and fielded four debutants for their FA Cup draw, including three sixteen year olds. This didn’t phase them as they put in a valiant effort and finished the ninety minutes level at 2-2, and came very close to sealing the winner.
The ‘Gate faced a Foresters team in their first league fixture who stormed through to the next round of the FA Cup the week prior with an emphatic 10-1 victory.
It was a difficult feat as after taking the lead in the first half, Foresters came back to secure a 5-2 victory.
Sevenoaks Town FC hosted the ‘Gate the following week where the ‘Gate battled a strong side and narrowly lost 2-1 in a tight contest.
The ‘Gate travelled to Bexley park where they faced Parkwood Rangers FC in a fiercely contested battle and after going in 1-1 at half time, they narrowly lost again 3-2. The ‘Gate showed a solid performance with a depleted side. Things looked on the rise the following week as the
‘Gate hosted Tonbridge Angels and held the lead until the dying minutes when Tonbridge struck with two late goals, squashing Margate’s hope of their first victory of the season.
The ‘Gate has certainly struggled at the start of the 2024/25 campaign with a depleted squad and now they face a harder challenge to replace Steph Meek, who has stepped down as manager of the womens team after 18 months in the role, where she led the ‘Gate to a cup final and completely transformed the Margate Women’s set up around Hartsdown Park.
TFM THOUGHTS
Margate Womens had an incredible campaign last season, reaching the cup final, narrowly losing it to Tonbridge Angels FC, and finishing a strong third in the South East Counties Womens Football League Premier Division.
We hope the team can rebuild and regain the fight that they had last year.
It’s been a difficult start to the season with back-to-back losses, and moral must be low at the club. Hopefully with a new manager and new recruits being integrated within the team, they can get back to winning ways and become the team to beat, like they were last season.
We wish Steph Meek the best of luck and it’s sad to see her go after all she has done for womens football in Thanet. She certainly brought a buzz around womens football by having her players play intense football that brought in the crowds.
FLEUR CHARMAN BACK IN ACTION
STEPH MEEK STEPS DOWN AS MARGATE WOMEN MANAGER
The club can confirm that current Women’s manager, Steph Meek, has stepped down from her role.
After 18 months in the job, a cup final, and completely transforming the Margate Women setup around Hartsdown Park, making us more competitive and bringing the buzz to Women’s football in Thanet, everyone at Margate FC thanks Steph for the job she has done for Margate. Thanet Football Magazine - October
Aaron Westgate Photography
MATCH DAY SPONSOR MARGATE
TFM HAD THE HONOR OF BEING MATCH BALL SPONSOR FOR MARGATE’S GAME AGAINST HERNE BAY FC
Even though the scoreline didn’t reflect it (0-0), the game was incredible and was end-to-end with Margate fully dominant but struggling to find the back of the net.
We always love a local rivalry, and this one didn’t dissapoint with Margate and Herne Bay fans out in full force with an attendance of 787. The atmosphere was electric with Terry Scott (Margate Banshee - see page 38) leading the chants from the stands.
I took my daughter (pictured below) and it was her first time watching a “real” match. She thouroughly enjoyed it and we have been to more games since, as through this experience she is hooked.
Meeting the players after and having our photo taken with the complimentary signed match ball was the talking point in our houshold all week as my daughter was thrilled to have met the players.
We had complimentary drinks and a social media shout out along with a section in the program thanking us for being the Match Ball Sponsor.
MATCH DAY EXPERIENCE RATING: 9/10
I highly recommend the experience and Margate FC have many different match day packages for everyone.
THANK YOU MARGATE FC FOR A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE THAT MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER WILL NEVER FORGET.
INTERVIEW - MARGATE FC CAPTAIN
HARRY HUDSON
WE CAUGHT UP WITH HARRY TO DISCUSS HIS CAREER AND HIS FUTURE AT MARGATE FC
WHAT DREW YOU TO JOIN MARGATE FC?
The fans definitely drew me to the club, and I liked the plan the club had in place. Although we haven’t reached our best since I’ve been here, they will now certainly head in the right direction.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON LAST SEASON AND THE RELEGATION?
Of course, for me being the way I was, it was probably the hardest thing that’s happened in my short career so far but I feel like it could be a blessing in disguise because we can now build the club with a young manager like Ben and hopefully push on.
HOW DO YOU FEEL BEING IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS LOCAL RIVALS RAMSGATE FC?
If I’m perfectly honest I don’t look at them any different to any other team.
YOU ARE A FAN FAVOURITE AND LOVED BY THE CROWDS, WHAT DO YOU FEEL HAS MADE YOU SO POPULAR WITH THE FANBASE?
The passion I show on the pitch for sure, even when I’m not having the greatest game I’ll always play for the fans
LINKED WITH THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, HAVE YOU HEARD THE CHANT SUNG BY FANS? SEE THE CHANT TO THE RIGHT.
Yeah of course, the chant is probably one of the best I’ve heard in non-league if I’m perfectly honest.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON HAVING A PLAYER MANAGER WITH BEN TAKING THE HELM?
For me, if I’m perfectly honest I feel like this could potentially be the start of something special at Margate, it will definitely take time but with the management staff he has bought in behind, I can see Margate being a good well-drilled side.
THE CLUB HAS MADE SOME GREAT SIGNINGS OVER THE SUMMER, HOW DO YOU FEEL THEY HAVE INTEGRATED WITHIN THE TEAM?
The signings we have made this season have probably been the best since I have joined the club. No one has a big time attitude and every one of them are buying into what Ben and Adam want.
YOU HAVE GREAT LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ARE VERY PASSIONATE ON THE PITCH, DO YOU FEEL THIS IS WHY BEN GAVE YOU THE CAPTAINCY?
Yes, for sure I feel like I’ve been given the captaincy because of my leadership but I also think a big part of it was because I was loyal to Ben. In the summer I said ‘if you get the job I will definitely sign for you’.
“OH HARRY HUDSON, YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE, OH HARRY HUDSON I’D LET YOU S**G MY WIFE, OH HARRY HUDSON PLAYS FOR MARGATE IN BLUE”
AFTER COMING THROUGH A HIGH LEVEL OF YOUTH FOOTBALL PLAYING AT WEST HAM AND WATFORD, DO YOU THINK THIS HAS HELPED YOU GAIN THE FOOTBALLING KNOWLEDGE TO BE ABLE TO LEAD MARGATE TO PROMOTION?
Yes of course it has, they have both given me the foundations to be the player I am today and I can only be grateful for the opportunities both clubs have given me.
WHO WERE YOUR IDOLS GROWING UP, WHO MADE YOU WANT TO BE A FOOTBALLER?
My idols growing up as a child were Stevie G and John Terry.
HOW DO YOU FEEL THE CLUB WILL DO THIS YEAR? WE’VE SEEN STRONG PERFORMANCES SO FAR BUT LACK OF GOALS, DO YOU FEEL THIS IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS IMPROVING?
I feel like we will have a good season and who knows what can happen as it very long. Although we haven’t scored many, I am not concerned one bit because if you look at the stats of the games, we are creating a lot of chances.
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENT AS A GATE PLAYER?
Scoring the winning pen in the Kent cup final.
FAN QUESTIONS:
TONI JONES: WHAT IS YOUR MOST FAVOURITE GOAL YOU HAVE SCORED, WHEN AND FOR WHAT CLUB?
Wingate and Finchley 94+ to win the match and also a brace for myself.
TOMMY : HOW DOES IT FEEL PLAYING FOR A TEAM LIKE MARGATE FC?
Good, they are probably one of the biggest clubs in Kent and it’s great to be a part of it.
SAM : WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT YOU’VE FACED PLAYING FOOTBALL?
Probably being released from Watford at the age of 19.
JOE : WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO PLAY FOR WEST HAM ACADEMY?
Was an unbelievable experience and I can’t really put into words how great it was. I think as a kid you take it for granted and it’s now when I look back I think how good of an achievement it really was.
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NEWS UPDATE
HARRY HUDSON LEADING OUT THE TEAM
UNBEATEN IN THEIR FIRST 5 LEAGUE GAMES AND BEATING LOCAL RIVALS RAMSGATE FC ALL IN ONE MONTH
The ‘Gate had a tough start to the season after an impressive pre-season with a series of draws against East Grinstead Town, Ashford United and Herne Bay.
Despite their league performances the ‘Gate were scoring for fun in the Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Trophy, beating Hayes & Yeading United 3-1 and Hanworth Villa FC 5-0 .
In each league fixture, the ‘Gate showed dominance by controlling the game, but were unable to convert chances, which was costing them dearly until they faced Deal Town. After going a goal down, they showed fight and spirit to equalise a minute later through Ibrahim Olutade, with a rebound from a Ben Greenhalgh free kick.
The heavens opened at HDP (Hartsdown Park), which appeared to help The ‘Gate, as they began to take full control of the game.
Into the 96th minute they went, the rain still hammering down, fans still singing. A long ball lumped forward into the Deal Town box, bouncing around and eventually falls to Louie Atkins who finished emphatically, sending Hartsdown Park into delirium! The scenes were unreal as the boys rushed to celebrate with the fans! What a way to mark Harry Hudson’s 100th game in a blues shirt.
This was sign of things to come as they would hit goalscoring form and gain the accolade of performance of the month the following week.
The Gate went on to beat Beckenham Town 2-0 in the league with a strong performance. They hit a blip as they travelled to Ascot in the Isuzu FA Trophy and narrowly lost 1-0 in a tightly contested battle.
But this wasn’t going to dampen the Gate’s spirits as they faced Thanet rival, Ramsgate FC, three days later in the first round of the Kent Senior Cup, where they had an emphatic victory with Ibrahim Olutade scoring from the spot to progress to the next round and take the bragging rightsuntil the teams face each other again on Boxing Day.
See page page 2 for the full match review by Dylan Smith
The last game in September saw the ‘Gate face Horsham in the 3rd qualifying round of the FA Cup, where after a dominant performance and taking the lead into the break, Horsham got an equaliser to force a replay in October.
‘Gate Win ‘Performance Of The Month’ for September
The ‘Gate travelled to Sussex on the back of three successive wins and with an unbeaten record. They had a fine start against their Premier Division hosts, Lewis Knight putting them ahead after just four minutes. On nineteen minutes they had another, Ibrahim Olutade doubling their advantage, and Olutade added a third, seven minutes from half time, leaving the home faithful rather shellshocked. Four minutes from time, Bognor’s humiliation was complete, as ‘Gate player-boss Ben Greenhalgh added a fourth, and most of the four hundred and seventy-nine watching on went home rather miserable.
NEW SIGNING LOUIE ATKINS HAD THIS TO SAY:
“BEING AT MARGATE IS A PLEASURE, I LOVE BEING AROUND THE CLUB AND ITS AMBITIONS TO GET BACK WHERE WE BELONG. THE FANS ARE AMAZING AND HAVE SHOWN NOTHING BUT LOVE FROM THE VERY START OF THE SEASON.
THE PLAYERS ARE ALL TOP LADS AND WE HAVE A REALLY GOOD GROUP. AS FOR THE COACHES I HAVE KNOWN FOR A WHILE AND TO THIS DAY I’M STILL LEARNING LOADS FROM ALL OF THEM.“
“SCORING THE WINNER AGAINST DEAL MEANT A LOT TO ME AS I HAD WORKED HARD TO COME BACK FROM A LONG INJURY SO IT FELT GOOD TO FIND THE BACK OF THE NET ON MY FIRST HOME AND LEAGUE GAME. I AM HERE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM WHETHER THAT IS GOALS OR WHATEVER MY ROLE IS. WE HAVE A BIG SEASON AHEAD OF US AND WE ARE ALL HUNGRY TO ACHIEVE BIG THINGS.”
AND THE WINNER IS...
WE HELD A COMPETITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO WIN THE SIGNED MATCH BALL FROM THE MARGATE FC VS HERNE BAY FC GAME - SIGNED BY ALL THE MARGATE PLAYERS
We had a good number of entries, but there can only be one winner. Part of the entry was to comment on the post why they should win the match ball.
We caught up with Laura and delivered the signed match ball to her and she said she was going to give the ball to her son Joseph.
We recieved a video from Laura showing the moment she gave the ball to her son showing his reaction, which was”
“YOU WON THE THING? FU**ING HELL, QUALITY”
We’d like to thank everyone who entered and shared our content on social media.
LAURA BARKER
Using a random name selector the winner is:
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STREET FOOTBALL & PANNA
YO! STREET ZONE
YOFI YVORRA FOUNDER
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF STREET FOOTBALL YOUTH WORK IN MARGATE
On Sunday, 12th May YO! STREET ZONE held a buzzing community event at the Hall by the Sea in Dreamland Margate, presented by People Dem Collective, to celebrate 10 years of their work with young people in Thanet. 100 guests attended, including many young people from the community. The Mayor of Margate also attended and showed great support for their work.
The event started with a presentation by its founder Yofi Yvorra, taking the audience on a journey, starting at the humble beginnings of YO! STREET ZONE all the way up to the organisation’s current achievements.
YO! STREET ZONE also took the opportunity to thank everyone who has supported their organisation over the years, including Victoria Barrow-Williams from People Dem Collective who helped make this event possible, Bali Rodgers from the Safer Communities Alliance and James Gregory from Street Games who said “We are so proud of what you have achieved with all your hard work in Thanet with thousands of young people, making sure that they have somewhere to go, something to do and people to talk to”. Yofi also called the YO! STREET ZONE team on stage which included Jacopo, Paige, Anna, Jamie and Peter. Patrik and Peter joined the YO! STREET ZONE sessions in Dalby Square, Cliftonville 10 years ago, in 2013, and are now part of the organisation’s main youth workers and street football coaches.
SCAN HERE
ABOUT YO! STREET ZONE:
YO! STREET ZONE is a Margate-based street football organisation with a vision to enrich and change lives through street football. Over 10 years ago, YO! STREET ZONE brought the world of street football and panna to Thanet, creating many local panna stars and growing the sport in the UK and worldwide. Their team is known for crazy nutmegs and fast feet, combining total ball control with a fun and creative approach to football. YO! STREET ZONE recently celebrated their amazing journey and achievements over the past decade with a special event at Dreamland Margate.
YO! STREET ZONE offer various street football & panna themed services such as football skills & panna birthday parties, school workshops, football skills coaching for clubs as well as panna entertainment with their Panna Arena. They also run free weekly street football community sessions across Thanet for young people, as well as their annual RULE THE COURT street football tournament. To stay up to date with what they do, follow their instagram @ yostreetzone.
15 YEAR OLD RISING STAR
PANNA WORLD CHAMPION
15-YEAR-OLD GIRL FROM MARGATE BECOMES YOUNGEST-EVER FEMALE PANNA WORLD CHAMPION
Anna from Margate, a 15-year-old rising star from the YO! STREET ZONE street football crew, made history on the 17th August 2024, by becoming the youngest-ever female Panna World Champion. Competing at the Pannahouse World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, Anna won the final against her Dutch opponent, bringing home the first world champion trophy for her team and a €500 prize.
Anna moved to the UK from Latvia at a young age and joined YO! STREET ZONE in 2018. Since then, she has dedicated herself to mastering street football and panna, a form of football that requires creativity and flair.
Her impressive skills on the ball have received millions of views online, gaining her a following of over 290,000 fans across social media.
Anna’s achievement is a major milestone for YO! STREET ZONE, the UK street football community and the global sport, inspiring the next generation of young footballers.
QUOTE FROM ANNA:
“BECOMING THE WOMAN’S WORLD PANNA CHAMPION MEANS EVERYTHING TO ME. ALL THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION HAS PAID OFF AND I COULDN’T BE MORE GRATEFUL.”
INTERVIEW - STREET PANNA
JACK DOWNER
THANET BORN JACK DOWNER IS AN INTERNET SENSATION AND A TWO-TIME SUPERBALL WORLD PANNA CHAMPION & HAS AN INCREDIBLE STORY FROM NUTMEGGING NEYMAR TO BATTLING BACK TO HEALTH FROM ADVERSITY
We caught up with Jack to talk about his upbringing in Thanet and what led him to be the global superstar he is today.
GROWING UP IN MARGATE, WHAT WERE YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT THE FOOTBALL SCENE, WHO DID YOU PLAY FOR, AND WAS YOU A FAN OF MARGATE FC?
I grew up primarily in Broadstairs, but my dad lived in Margate. I actually played for Hugin Vikings and then Trinity, whilst playing for Dane Court in school football. I then trained with Ramsgate for a short while before going to Uni.
I have fond memories of going to watch Margate with my dad, and have always been proud of winning the Kent schools cup at their ground, both times
WHO WAS YOUR FOOTBALLING IDOLS GROWING UP, AND WAS THERE ANYONE LOCALLY WHO INSPIRED YOU TO HAVE A CAREER IN THE FOOTBALL INDUSTRY?
My footballing idol was Ronaldinho, having watched clips of him on YouTube I was inspired to find a ball and get practicing! However, locally, Ralph, the legendary postman of Broadstairs, was running football clubs at Upton. I loved these; I believe they were ran by ‘elite’ coaching, but names have probably changed. I had great times with their coaches, including numerous 1 to 1 sessions which really accelerated, not only my development, but my love for the sport.
YOU MOVED TO LONDON TO PURSUE YOUR FOOTBALL CAREER, WAS IT HARD TO LEAVE THE LOCAL AREA?
Logistically it can be quite hard to leave Thanet. I actually went to university so that I could afford to live in London. I was excited to expand my horizons, and it was still easy to catch up with family and friends. The move was pivotal for my career as it allowed me to find opportunities that I had already spent years training for, so I seized them pretty quickly and it all began to develop. I begrudgingly dropped out of uni after my second year. Thankfully education won’t go anywhere, and I will return to my philosophy course one day
YOU OFTEN COME BACK TO THANET TO VISIT AND CREATE CONTENT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE CURRENT FOOTBALL SCENE IN THANET AND THE TWO LOCAL CLUBS RAMSGATE FC AND MARGATE FC?
I am extremely proud of both clubs; I have many friends who play for them and I have been particularly impressed with Ramsgate’s development in recent years. A couple of years ago the Panna cages were added to Southwood, and I am proud to be on the wall there, commemorating them. It’s great to see permanent Panna cages for all to use, something I would have adored growing up… although I still love training in it now. And in fact prepared for my second superball world championship training in those cages.
YOU HAVE CREATED A LOT OF CONTENT WITH LOCAL STREET FOOTBALL LEGEND YOFI FROM YO! STREET ZONE. HOW DID THIS COME ABOUT?
Yofi first introduced me to street football! Almost 12 years ago now, a local legend for sure but a legend of the UK for street football!
My mum persuaded me to go to a local community session to get me back into football following an injury when I was 14. There I met Yofi. I fell in love with the sport and the skills, and we had many sessions together. I was an OG member of Yo! Street Zone before I went to London, and I recommend it to all who love street football, skills development or simply enjoying the sport. Now, years on, we are good friends, so it is always a pleasure to ball together internationally or to catch up back in Thanet!
YOU’VE PLAYED WITH SOME SUPERSTARS WHEN CREATING CONTENT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST MEMORABLE PLAYER AND WHY?
It is difficult to name one, from being managed by Xabi Alonso, coached by Frank Lampard, playing alongside Beckham, Kaka, Del Piero, to against David Silva, Paul Pogba and Rio Ferdinand to practicing shooting with Mbappe and taking penalties with Donnaruma… the one who stands out the most for me is Neymar.
It was a pleasure to ball with and against him, his infectious love for the ball and insane ability was a joy to be around.
Close second Ronaldinho… but we didn’t have the chance to play together properly… he may take the top spot if that comes around.
AS AN ADIDAS TANGO FC PLAYER, YOU TRAVELLED ALL OVER THE WORLD PLAYING IN SOME OF THE GREATEST STADIUMS, WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE TO PLAY IN AND WHY?
With Adidas it was amazing to train at Real Madrid’s facilities with the U21’s which were led by Guti at the time! But, as a whole, playing (and somehow scoring ha-ha) at the Camp Nou was a dream come true. Having watched hours of Ronaldinho balling there, it was seminal.
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YOU’VE BEEN A 2 X SUPERBALL WORLD PANNA CHAMPION AND LONDON PANNA CHAMPION. FOR ANY ASPIRING PANNA PLAYERS, WHAT ADVICE COULD YOU GIVE THEM?
It’s the same as any discipline, don’t limit your potential. You are creating your own path. Be brave, persevere, put a little in every day and when you look back every so often you will see how much your hard work has been amounting to!
WE HAVE A GREAT STREET SOCCER SCENE IN THANET WITH YO! STREET ZONE DESTROYING UNSUSPECTING BYSTANDERS WITH NUTMEGS AND WITH ANNA BECOMING THE YOUNGEST WORLD WOMEN’S PANNA CHAMPION. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE GROWING STREET FOOTBALL HYPE IN THANET?
Street football has incredible viral potential, resultantly it has been exploding all over the world for recent years! To build upon this further and to help coordinate the sport and take it to the next level the ISFA (International Street Football Association) has been formed. I am extremely proud to be a founding member of this association, and recently, alongside Yofi, we held the Official UK qualification for the ISFA World Cup, where the winners will compete representing the United Kingdom. I am incredibly proud that we were able to give that opportunity to players locally, alongside all who wished to travel.
And to add, I am incredibly proud of Anna, she is a great talent. There are so many great players from Thanet now, the scene truly is the hub for the UK.
YOU HAD 2 LIFESAVING SURGERIES AFTER THE COLLISION WITH THE GOALKEEPER IN A CHARITY MATCH, HOW DID YOU FIND THE STRENGTH TO COME BACK BETTER THAN EVER? (WE ARE ALL GLAD YOU DID)
Due to the nature of my injuries, I didn’t have any choice but to be strong. The strength came from my will to be with my family again. Following this, I was increasingly grateful for each day, and the opportunities a new day brings. With this gratitude and having survived what I have, to get back to what I was doing before was inevitable. To then continue to push my levels athletically and to make the most of every day was the aim, and I am proud of how far I, and my family, have come since my injuries.
WE’D LIKE TO THANK JACK FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TALK TO US, GIVING HIS INCREDIBLY BUSY SCHEDULE. LUCKILY, WE WAS ABLE TO CATCH UP WITH HIM WHILST HE WAS IN AMERICA SHOOTING CONTENT WITH MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY AT AUSTIN FC. SEE THE VIRAL VIDEO HERE >>>
GALLERY
A SELECTION OF PHOTOS FROM JACKS CAREER SO FAR...
AN INTRODUCTION TO RAMSGATE
WALKING FOOTBALL
HAVING SEEN THE FIRST EDITION OF THE THANET FOOTBALL MAGAZINE, I WROTE TO RUSSEL (TFM OWNER) TO CONGRATULATE ON THE COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF ALL ASPECTS OF FOOTBALL IN THANET WITH ONE, IN MY EYES, GLARING OMISSION. NO MENTION OF WALKING FOOTBALL ,THE FASTEST GROWING SPORT IN THE UK AT THE MOMENT.
He replied thanking me for my feedback and put the ball back in my court asking me to provide an article for inclusion so here goes...
Walking Football originated as a way to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of the Over 50’s by adapting the beautiful game for the older generations. Games are usually played on 5-a-side Astro pitches with teams of 6 or 7, varying on the pitch size and number of players.
Having seen the Barclays Bank advert of players ambling around passing a ball some years ago, I was reluctant to consider playing but saw an advert on Ramsgate FC’s website and decided to give it a go and, happily, found that image couldn’t be further from the truth - with games being played at a good speed whilst respecting the age of the players.
The game has developed quickly and there are now leagues in most Counties with over-50, over-60 and, in
some instances, over-70 categories, with national cup competitions organised by the FA and The Walking Football Association and international matches and tournaments being played.
Locally we have 3 teams, Ramsgate, Bay City Strollers and Margate who play both socially and competitively with teams in the Kent Walking Football League, and I believe there are other clubs who just play socially. Our league season has just started with over 20 teams in both the Over 50 and Over 60 categories split over East and West divisions. All clubs in the league are affiliated to the Kent FA.
At Ramsgate, although we are not formally linked to the senior club, we are fortunate to have use of the pitch at Southwood for our training sessions on Wednesday and Friday mornings 10-12, when we usually have between 14 - 20 players ages ranging from 50-80 for friendly but competitive matches. The club has been in existence now for nearly 10 years, initially playing indoors at Ramsgate Leisure Centre and gradually developing over the years.
We play in the Kent League and won the Kent FA Cup competition last season and also play in friendly tournaments locally, raising money for charities such as Cancer Research and MND research. We also travel annually to Portugal to play in the Algarve Walking Football Cup in Vilamoura, where clubs from around Europe compete, and have played against Brian Kilcline who captained Coventry’s FA Cup winning team and John Pearson who played in the Premier League for Leeds, Charlton, and Sheffield Wednesday. Last year we entered 2 teams, finishing runners up in both the main and plate competitions, losing both on penalties.
If you came along to one of our sessions one of the most common comments would be “If you told me 30 years ago I’d still be playing football twice a week I wouldn’t have believed you.”
MATCHES ARE BASED ON NORMAL FOOTBALL RULES WITH A FEW NOTABLE EXCEPTIONS. THE MAIN ONES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. NO RUNNING , ONE FOOT MUST BE KEPT ON THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
2.NO HEADING THE BALL
3. THE BALL MUST NOT GO ABOVE CROSSBAR HEIGHT.
4. NO CONTACT
5. NO TACKLING FROM BEHIND
6. ONLY GOALKEEPERS ALLOWED WITHIN THE PENALTY AREA
IF YOU CAN WALK YOU CAN PLAY!
WHAT HAS BEEN THE FASTEST GROWING SPORT IN THE UK, AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS?
THE ANSWER IS WALKING FOOTBALL.
The sport was created in 2011 (although there are examples of it being played as early as the 1930’s) but came to wider public attention in July 2014, when Barclays Bank aired a television advertisement featuring Alan Shearer playing walking football to promote the bank’s services.
The sport is aimed at keeping people aged over 50 involved with football if, due to a lack of mobility or for other reasons, they are not able to play the traditional game. Coverage of a walking football session was initially believed to be an April Fools’ joke, on Sky Sports News and in a documentary aired on Sky Sports Football in October 2017, this led to several other clubs taking up this version of the game. It has since become well established across the UK and Internationally. There are now thousands of teams and sessions all over the UK, both indoors and outdoors, with players now featuring in over-50s, over-60s, over-65s, over70s, and over-75s teams. The sport has also proved popular with women, with several clubs for those over 30. Most Premiership and EFL clubs have Walking Football sections, including Fulham, Spurs, Man City, Sheffield Wednesday, Derby County and West Ham. There is also the chance to represent your country with England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland having teams at different age groups who regularly play international matches.
Margate Football Club formed its first walking football section, under the Community Trust banner back in the summer of 2014, with a hardy bunch of six people of both genders. Now we attract weekly numbers of 40 after our Women’s section was formed in January this year. Previously we have played at Wembley Stadium, picking up the National League’s Plate Trophy, been Kent FA County Cup runners up, had several players represent the county team, and have an International Walking Football referee in our ranks. Last season the Men’s 60’s team reached the quarter finals of the National Walking Football Cup and this season have collected silverware, winning the Paul Booth Memorial Trophy at Woodnesborough, and are currently on an eighteen-match unbeaten run.
The Walking Football Club welcome those who wish to continue playing, re-engage with football or those who haven’t played before. We believe anyone who wants to can play.
THE MAIN FEATURES OF WALKING FOOTBALL ARE:
TEAMS OF 5, 6 OR 7 ASIDE NO RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT THE BALL NO SLIDE TACKLES AND NO PHYSICAL CONTACT BALL MUST BE PLAYED BELOW HEAD HEIGHT
The sessions enable men and women to play football and gain the benefits of exercise while having fun with like-minded people. As well as helping to keep active and healthy with lots of friendly banter thrown in, there is an active social side to the club with non-football related activities regularly arranged.
For the competitively inclined, both the men and women participate in the FA Kent Walking Football leagues and competitions. We are participating in both the FA Kent 50’s East and the 60’s East leagues, which are for players over 50 and 60 years old, respectively.
As part of the Margate Football Club family, all practice sessions are held on their outdoors 5-a-side pitches at Hartsdown Park, Hartsdown Road, CT9 5QZ site.
The first session is free then if you decide to continue it is £3 per each session you attend.
Equipment: clothes that enable you to walk freely i.e. jogging bottoms or shorts and a t-shirt with a pair of trainers. After a while players tend to invest in a pair of astro turf boots as they improve grip.
WANT TO PLAY?
MARGATE MEN’S WALKING FOOTBALL
Open to anyone but those wanting to take part in competitive matches have to be over the age of 50.
Currently we have players ranging from 35 to 87 year olds. The weekly practice session is held in Monday at 7pm until 8pm throughout the year.
For more information contact Frankie Phone: 07789564806 email: empsonfra@aol.com or John Phone 07725927864
Email: johnbarnacle@btinternet.com
MARGATE WOMEN’S WALKING FOOTBALL
Open to any woman over the age of 30. Currently we have players ranging from thirties to late sixties.
There are two practice sessions per week available: WEDNESDAY 7:30 PM UNTIL 9 PM FRIDAY 11 AM UNTIL NOON.
You can choose to attend one or both the sessions as best fits your life.
For more information contact: Kate Phone: 07541276265
Email: kate.margateWWf@gmail.com
FOOTBALL FAN ZONE
FROM A FANS PERSPECTIVE: THE GREEN FAMILY
After years of not attending a Margate FC game, a few years ago our son was lucky enough to be invited to a VIP experience at Hartsdown Park as part of their Young Carers scheme. He had an amazing day where he was able to go into the changing room, have photos and signatures with the players and walk out with them before the match started, as well as picking the man of the match and being given a goody bag to take home.
This instantly gave him and me the bug to attend more games! We started to attend more home games that season before becoming season ticket holders the following season, and have been ever since.
Once our daughter became old enough, she in turn wanted to start coming along to games on a Saturday afternoon, which meant it became a family day out with the wife Hayley too.
We love coming to watch Margate play, whether it’s win, lose or a draw, for the players and manager it’s all about the results on the pitch but, for us at least, it isn’t. It is more than just a match, it’s about family, friendship, entertainment and being part of a community.
Non-league football offers so much to everyone. The entrance fee is always good, especially for children, being able to walk around the pitch, before and during the game so you can watch from the best angle, the interaction with fellow fans and becoming good friends with them, and a huge win is being able to bring your dog along too! With that said, one of the best parts to being a Margate fan is about the interaction you can have with the players themselves!
Since the first time we came it has been fantastic that the players always have time for fans, especially after the game when they come into the clubhouse, even if they lose on the pitch. They will stop and speak to you; they will have photos with you and sometimes you can even have a few drinks with them!
Last season wasn’t a great season for the club at all. Nothing went right for us at all, but, this season, since Ben was confirmed as the new manager, everything has changed. From the first pre-season game you could see that something was happening. The style of play was better, it was quicker, it was attacking, and it had you excited!
So far, Ben has been the perfect choice. He has the contacts in the game to get the right type of players in, he was assistant under Reece when we won the Kent Senior Cup, he has played at the highest level and the players and fans respect him. This has led to some great performances, and it is bringing fans back into the ground.
The team is in a much better position this season and hopefully we can push for a promotion spot by the end of the year, and we will be here every step of the way with our Margate FC family!
TERRY SCOTT
MARGATE BANSHEE
WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE LEGEND HERSELF TERRY SCOTT AND
GOT AN
INSIGHT INTO HOW SHE BECAME THE MARGATE BANSHEE
Terry Scott is a legend at Margate FC, being heard for miles around with her drums in hand. A favourite with the players, her chants distract the opposition and boost the players confidence. We’ve met up with Terry at games on occasion, and every time she has been the one creating the atmosphere by starting chants. At one point she was so loud that she set of an alert on my iWatch, showing I was in a loud environment which may damage my hearing...
WHEN DID YOU START GOING TO MARGATE FC GAMES AND WHY?
1978 – I moved back to Margate when dad demobbedUncle Frankie was SUPPOSED to be babysitting but wanted to go to the game….so it’s his fault (there are pics of me as a toddler with a football so I’ve always loved the beautiful game!)
WHEN WAS THE DRUM INTRODUCED AND WHAT GAVE YOU THE IDEA?
I took over the drum when the bloke who had it emigrated to Scotland.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORY AS A MARGATE FAN?
I have a terrible memory… I quite enjoyed the playoff final win pitch invasion though.
WHO HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE ALL TIME PLAYER SINCE BECOMING A FAN?
All the lads this season who stayed despite relegation. In the past it must be Jay Saunders but Billy Edwards close second.
YOU HAVE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PLAYERS AND ARE LOVED BY THEM, DOES THIS MAKE YOUR CHANTS EVEN LOUDER KNOWING YOU ARE APPRCIATED BY THE TEAM?
The lads should be encouraged if its going well or not – if Tom Wray, Harry Hudson and the rest of the defence knows their efforts are appreciated from the other end of the pitch… especially away, when we don’t have the usual home crowd singing. My job as a fan is to make sure they know they’re supported; and I just happen to be a wee bit loud.
IS THERE ANY STANDOUT FUNNY MOMENTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED WHEN BEING WITH THE PLAYERS?
Karaoke at Xmas. On the pitch it had to be when Charlie Wassmer and Charlie Allen did ‘rock paper scissors’ to decide who was taking a penalty.
WHERE DO YOU SEE MARGATE FINISHING IN THE TABLE THIS SEASON AND WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON LAST SEASON?
I never make predictions (one of my superstitions!). Last Season was agonising... the hope till the end…
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YOUTH TEAM FOCUS
RAMSGATE U10’S GIRLS YELLOWS
HENRY PIPER
RAMSGATE U10’S GIRLS YELLOWS
I HAVE BEEN THE COACH ALONGSIDE MY ASSISTANT
CRAIG FRANCE FOR THE RAMSGATE GIRLS U10S YELLOW SIDE FOR 18 MONTHS
I have been the coach alongside my assistant Craig France for the Ramsgate Girls U10s yellow side for 18 months. The team was built through the original Ramsgate Wildcats who was coached brilliantly by Darren & Steve. They both had then put together some of the girls into a team, which included my daughter Esme, and I decided to volunteer as the coach for the side. Having played football for over two decades, I felt that I had a good amount of knowledge to try and pass onto these girls.
In receiving a highly generous sponsor in Leadbeatters Labour Scaffolding Services, we were able to get the team up and running.
During the winter months “Medway Office Interiors” very kindly stepped in and provided the girls with rain jackets.
A massive thank you to both sponsors in helping the girls game continue to grow in grassroots football within Thanet.
After seeing the girls for the first few weeks together, it was clear to see that the girls had the correct attitude and mindset to learn and love the game. Following a discussion with club secretary Ian Heath, we both felt that to help the girls to progress and develop, we entered the Faversham boys divisions.
Playing against the boys at the beginning was very challenging for the girls as they were still understanding the game and many of the boy teams had been together for at least a season or two already. However, the smiles and pure enjoyment in the girls faces, and not being phased by the match results, showed myself and Craig that this group of girls had what it takes to push through the harder times to get to the higher times.
Fast-forwarding up to today, the girls are a very close group who have built great friendships and are all extremely talented. We are still improving week by week and giving the boys a shock every time we walk out onto the pitch.
The final score has never been in myself or Craig’s mind as it’s all about enjoying the sport, seeking development and progression for the girls, or even any young player.
The girls have finished a very strong pre-season in winning all of the games and we hope to continue this into the season.
A few mentions within the U10 yellow side and one being my assistant Craig France. We have been coaching these group of girls since day 1 and have already experienced great moments together and I know we have many more to come.
A huge thank you to all the parents of the U10 Girls who have spent many hours supporting the girls and us coaching staff from the sidelines in all seasons throughout the year, and taking the girls all around Thanet to play the game they love. I couldn’t have asked for a greater group of parents who are very patient, understanding, respectful and can see the bright future that these girls have ahead.
A final mention to my wife Matilda who has listened to countless hours of my training drills and ideas. She has always supported me and has been the best out of football coach I could ask for.
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THE SQUAD
ELOISE ANDREWS Always full of crazy energy!
ROSIE HERRING The butcher! Takes no prisoners on the pitch but the kindest girl off it!
ELLA TYE (C)
ELSIE BURKE
Our very own Millie Bright. Cool ,calm and so collected!
Our female prime Roy Keane, pure tireless work rate and never loses a battle!
HOPE PEAY Our very own Lauren James. Mind blowing, dazzling feet!
MARIETTE HEAD The bonkers child. Can be reckless but gets the job done!
EVIE KENNETT
Our £100 million summer signing, a huge addition to the squad!
LILIANA BOWLES The play ball machine, unbelievable passing tekkers!
DARCIE VASS The drag back queen! Her trade-mark skill tiring out defenders!
ESME-ROSE PIPER From any point on the pitch, she will find the net!
ELLA BROWN As hard as nails! A rocket shot when the ball leaves her foot!
FROM THE PLAYERS
“It feels really good to play for Ramsgate as they are such a big team (Ramsgate ‘R’ massive) and my favourite player is of course TJ Jadama. My favourite thing is to score goals for Ramsgate and to help my team play well and try to win games. I have so many friends from playing at Ramsgate FC and I love playing with them every week.”
Esme-Rose Piper (Top goal scorer-52 goals)
“I love playing for Ramsgate and learning new skills. My teammates are now some of my closest friends and we all go to watch and cheer on TJ who is our favourite Ramsgate player. I love playing at the Ramsgate stadium as the ground is so cool, my coach Henry is always coming up with new things for us to learn, such as skills and games.”
Ella Tye (Captain)
RAMSGATE SCHOLARS
RAMSGATE SCHOLARS 3-1 WHITSTABLE TOWN FC
The Ramsgate Scholars kicked off their away campaign with a 3-1 victory. After a slow start and conceding early, F. Bough brought the Scholars level before halftime. A dominant second-half performance, combined with tactical changes, saw the team score two more goals to secure their first win of the season. Notable progress from S. Brock, who signed first-team papers this week.
RAMSGATE SCHOLARS 1-1 DOVER ATHLETIC NATIONAL YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE
A strong second-half showing couldn’t secure the win for the Young Rams as they drew 1-1 with Dover Athletic. After falling behind just before halftime, S. Brock equalized, and Ramsgate pressed for a winner but were unable to convert chances.
RAMSGATE SCHOLARS 4-2 WORTHING
NATIONAL YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE
In their most recent match, the Scholars secured a thrilling 4-2 win over Worthing. Two first-half goals gave them a strong lead, but Worthing fought back to level the score at 2-2. However, the Scholars responded with renewed intensity, scoring twice more, including a late counterattack goal to seal the victory. The Scholars remain unbeaten in their opening three league games.
RAMSGATE
FC
3-0
EBBSFLEET
UNITED FA YOUTH CUP
Ramsgate FC’s Young Rams delivered a commanding 3-0 win in the FA Youth Cup. After a slow start, they broke through just before halftime and added two more goals in a dominant second-half display. Backed by nearly 300 fans, the team now advances to the next round.
September has been an amazing month for our scholars and the youth team, with 3 Ramsgate Scholars signing first team papers and brilliant results on the pitch that show great progress for the team.
WHATS NEXT...
Ramsgate FC will take on Woking FC in the third round qualifying for the FA Youth Cup. The Rams will have the home advantage leading into this game commencing the week of Monday 14th October.
We will be posting news updates on our social media channels so be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest news.
Take a look at some of the highlights from the emphatic win against Ebbsfleet United, scan the QR code.
INCLUSION FOOTBALL MARGATE YOUTH FC
NOW INTO THEIR 3RD YEAR MARGATE YOUTH FC INCLUSION FOOTBALL IS BIGGER THAN EVER.
In conjunction with Limitless coaching, Margate Youth inclusion football train on a Monday and Tues 5.30-6.30. The sessions are open for anyone with SEND, ages 5-24. Claire Allen (Diversity and Inclusion officer / outreach coordinator for the youth section) says “Inclusion football has gone from strength to strength. Sessions are fun, structured and the coaches will adapt to the needs of the players. We offer training in a safe and supportive environment. My background is working with SEND so this has come from real passion. I truly believe everyone should be able to play football.”
RUNNING TERM TIME ONLY ON MONDAYS 11-24 YRS AND TUESDAYS 5-11 YRS 5:30-6:30 £5 PER SESSION.
EMAIL FOR ENQUIRIESCLAIRE@MARGATEYOUTHFC.CO.UK
MARGATE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY
This year Margate youth have started their outreach project. Look out for their teams who will be doing lots of volunteering and community work within the local area.
THE LEN MARTIN THANET AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE
VETERANS FOOTBALL
MICK GREEN SECRETARY OF THE LEAGUE
THE LEAGUE WAS FORMED IN 2014 AS PART OF THE THANET & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE.
At that time the league was struggling to recruit and retain open aged teams on Saturday afternoons, and this was on idea proposed by Mick Green as a way of keeping the Thanet Saturday league afloat.
We knew that there were friendly based Veterans football teams playing regularly in and around Thanet. These clubs and any other interested parties were invited to an informal meeting to discuss the possibilty of it becoming a bit more formal, and more importantly, affiliated to Kent FA.
The meeting was a success and another meeting followed to discuss how the league would operate.
Saturday morning 10:30 kick offs, played every fortnight, was the outcome. With 8 teams wishing to join the inaugural season it was also decided to play each other only once per season to avoid having too many fixtures.
A couple of established Vets teams decided not to enter, most notably Westcliff run by Dudley Letts. Dudley very kindly donated a trophy, The Westcliff Veterans Cup, which is still played for every season.
At the League AGM in 2021 it was decided to revert to smaller divisions and play each other at Home and Away.
Season 2024-25 sees 19 teams playing in 3 divisions with additional interest from some other teams for the future.
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IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN SHRIMPTON
STEPHEN SHRIMPTON
09/10/1996-24/04/2023
REECE WIGGINS TELLS US HOW SHRIMPOS FC WAS FORMED IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN SHRIMPTON WHO PASSED AWAY FROM EPILEPSY LAST YEAR.
I’ve known Stephen from as long as I can remember, growing up together in the same infants, primary and secondary school, all the way to still seeing each other after we finished school. Shrimpo was a big, big footie fan, Liverpool unfortunately [lol], but that’s where our friendship came alive the most, when we would always talk about footie and how United played or how Liverpool played. When it was derby day that’s when our banter would be thrown at each other the whole 90 minutes, and also the following week until the next premier league match [lol], Come Sunday league, Shrimpo was an amazing footballer! Loved having the ball at his feet and for sure loved flying into naughty tackles! Due to having epilepsy, Stephen had to slowly cut off the things he loved which a main one was playing footie!
So, when Stephen heard I was getting myself back into Sunday League footie Stephen said he’ll always come watch and that is something Stephen always did! Come a Sunday morning he’s texting me asking if I’m up and ready for match days, telling me what time he’s going to be at Jackey’s (Jackey Bakers). Do not be fooled either, if it was raining on a Sunday morning you get 2 to 4 players that don’t turn up because of the weather but Shrimpo would always be there!!
He’d turn up 9:30 walking across Jackey’s with his Monster in his hand ready to watch the warm up and then crack his second Monster open during the games once they’ve kicked off. He’d always be telling me when I was playing that he could see me being a manager of a footie team and I’d always say I don’t think I could mate, no one would listen to me or anything.
I took to co-managing the team of Fury’s bar In Division 1 but they had reasons for having to fold the club and the team started a new club themselves in East Scaff/ King Street Arms for this season. As the season went on and Fury’s had folded, a few players went to Hugin and a few spread themselves across the leagues, and after the season had finished they had to join a new team that had a lot going on with such little time to do so. Me and a few others came in and helped shape things up and get the team headed in the right direction whilst looking for a new name, new sponsors etc; a whole clean fresh start. We managed to get in contact with Fury’s bar about being our sponsor and letting us run a team from their pub, one of the lads in the team then quickly mentioned about Stephens Liverpool shirt hung on the wall in Fury’s and said ‘Why don’t we name the club Shrimpos?’
And from there we pushed it forward, asking Luisa (Stephen’s mum) for permission of course. Ever since that moment, every day so far, we are building and getting stronger.
We have MSS Services as a sponsor which is Stephen’s dads scrap collection services company. We also have MA Photography as a sponsor, capturing every moment
ABOUT STEPHEN:
Stephen Shrimpton aka ‘Shrimpo’ sadly lost his life to epilepsy in 2023. He was an avid Liverpool FC fan. Stephen was a keen footballer and despite having epilepsy, he still enjoyed doing the things he loved. Rain, sun, sleet or snow, you could rely on Stephen to be there to back his team.
within the 90 mins of the games. We have Fury’s bar as our sponsor and as where we go to discuss our games and have such a welcoming environment for the team every week, and a nice bit of food laid out for us after the games. Steve and Linda, the owners, look after us!
We have a partnership with Epilepsy Society which, throughout the season, we will be raising money and awareness towards the charity. We will be donating money from our club throughout the season to them as well. We have so much gone on and so much more planned for the future, this is only just the start of Shrimpos FC, we’re not here to just take part, we’re here to do our very best for Shrimpo and carry his name forever! I promised I’ll make sure no one forgets Stephen’s name and that’s a promise I’ll forever make sure is kept!
Stephen’s mum Luisa Carr has shared her thoughts on the team raising awareness of Epilepsy:
“Sadly there is not enough known about this illness, not enough support for anyone living with Epilepsy and the local emergency department are sadly not trained when dealing with patients going through episodes. Sadly, at times Stephen didn’t have capacity and was extremely hard work after his seizures, and sadly this was sometimes overlooked and Stephens treatment was not always the best.
For Stephen this is too late but if raising awareness helps another person and their family to not be going through what we have at times, at least that is something!!!”
WE CAUGHT UP WITH BEN SEAL, MANAGER OF SHRIMPOS FC:
“Shrimpos FC’s short journey so far has been incredible, the attitude from all of the players can’t be faulted and we are excited for the season ahead. We are hoping to put our stamp on the league and along the way raise awareness for Epilepsy. Hopefully we will do Stephen and all his family proud #UpTheShrimps”
Image courtesy of MAA Photography
31 YEARS IN SUNDAY LEAGUE
LEE STRUTT
PLAYED SUNDAY LEAGUE SINCE 1994
WE CAUGHT UP WITH ‘STRUTTY’ TO RECAP ON HIS 31 YEARS PLAYING THANET SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL
It all began shortly after my 17th birthday in January 1994. I signed for Abbey Life who played in division 3 of the Thanet Works League. I’m fairly sure my debut was in a 2-2 draw against Addington Windows.
I played in goal at the time, then towards the end of my 2nd season, the manager decided to play me as a centre midfielder. We reached the divisional cup final that season, losing 3-2 to Kingsgate Decorators, having played the best part of 80 minutes with 10 men.
Our manager left and folded the side, so we reformed but had to enter the Thanet Premier Sunday League, lasting only one season.
I then joined Harvey’s furniture, but halfway through that season, switched to Vale United where I probably played some of my best football. A fair few of us played together on Saturdays too which definitely helped. We were a midtable team, behind the likes of Active Signs, Cherry Orchard, Saints and Birchington USC, where we often came up short, but enjoyed success against Margate A, Westgate USC and a few other teams that struggled in the top division. A few of the top sides switched allegiance to the Thanet Works League and that resulted in us pushing for titles over the coming years.
We followed our sponsors John Tuckey and Pat Tuckey to the 180 pub, and I enjoyed a couple more seasons there before switching to Macies for the 2003/4 season.
(It was around this time I joined Ramsgate FC reserves, where I played one season, before taking over as manager) I moved on to Dolphins (formerly Cherry Orchard) who had joined forces with Saints for a season.
In the 2005/6 season I signed with Dolphin Sports who were playing in division 1 of the newly formed TSFL (combined Works and TPSL league). I managed most of the lads at the reserves, and we had a good young side along with a few experienced campaigners, and guided by the very experienced Stuart Wells.
That season we gained promotion to the Premier Division and also won the Kent Junior Cup. I think that season has to be the highlight of my career in Sunday football.
We struggled a little in the 2006/7 season adapting to life in the topflight.
In the 2007/8 season I took over as manager and went back to playing more regularly on Saturdays.
2008/9 was the pinnacle of my managerial career as we made history by becoming the first team to win the treble under the banner of the TSFL.
The following season saw us win the league again but we came up short in the final of the Challenge Cup.
Stepping down from management at the end of the 2009/10 season. This was followed by a season with Eclipse Recovery and winning another cup in 2011.
After this I enjoyed success in the Thanet League on Saturdays with Social Team United and East Kent College.
From 2016 onwards I came back to Sundays, playing for various teams up and down the divisions, ranging from Hotel de Ville, The Windmill, South Eastern Tavern, Camden Arms, Saints and I’m now into my second season with Kings United and my 31st season in local football.
Game time is restricted as there are players who are a lot younger and better ahead of me. Having said that, I can still hold my own and I’m always ready to play if needed. I’ve seen a lot of changes over the last 30 years, sadly a decline too.
More needs to be done to attract 17/18 year olds into playing Sunday football.The infrastructure is there, but it will go to waste if it doesn’t get used.I’ve made some amazing memories over the last 30 years and some great friends too. There is no better feeling than taking to the pitch with your mates, then going to the pub after, win or lose.
There are some really funny stories I could tell, most of which probably couldn’t be published.
WE’D LIKE TO THANK LEE FOR HIS TIME AND FOR SHARING WITH US HIS AMAZING SUNDAY LEAGUE CAREER.
“THANET NEEDS SUNDAY FOOTBALL, SOME OF THE PAST SUCCESS AT RAMSGATE FC WAS BUILT ON PLAYERS STARTING OUT
AS 17 YEAR OLD BOYS ON A SUNDAY MORNING AND BECOMING
MEN.”
SUNDAY LEAGUE NEWS
WHAT A START TO THE SEASON IT’S BEEN, WITH ALL THREE DIVISIONS DELIVERING. WITH ELECTRIFYING GAMES FULL OF GOALS AND DRAMA, JUST HOW SUNDAY LEAGUE SHOULD BE...
The first week of Sunday League football saw some incredible score lines. Red Arrow FC & The Vale FC got off to a flying start with 6-0 wins placing them top of the table in Division 1 & 2. A strong performance from TWS Cramptons sees them top of the Premier Division with a win over 19th Hole FC. New kids on the block Shrimpos FC got off to a great start in Division 2 with a 3-1 win over Garden Bar FC, amazing start to their Sunday League.
Week two gave us even more incredible scorelines with Red Arrows FC showing a dominant performance against Westwood FC scoring 8 and keeping a clean sheet. That’s now 14 goals in their opening two games for the season without conceding. TWS also claimed victory over newly promoted Windmill FC, securing top spot with an unbeaten start to the season and showing good form. Newly formed Prince Albert FC claimed their first win in the league, putting them top of the second division table.
Week three saw the first games of the Chris Sear Memorial Cup and Shield.
Following the sad passing of Chris Sear at the beginning of last season, the League have created two new Cup Competitions in his memory. This season, teams will compete in the Chris Sear Memorial Cup or Chris Sear Memorial Shield.
The Cup and Shield group stage games started with a minutes applause, given by players in memory of Chris, before commencing with their games. We felt this was a great gesture for a Thanet legend.
The weekend saw an array of great games with Windmill FC showing a great performance over Hussar FC to a 4-0 win, Kings United continued their strong form with a win over TWS Cramptons. We also saw Easy Scaff cruise to victory over Aussie Arms 5-1 with a dominant performance.
In week four we saw Windmill FC claiming their first victory of the season with a 4-0 win over Frames United. We also saw Red Arrow fall to Macies FC to have their first loss of the season. Lesters Athletic continue their winning form with an unbeaten start to the season, placing them joint top of the first division alongside Hussar FC. Kings United also continued their unbeaten start to the season with a convincing 4-2 win over 19th Hole FC.
Week five saw Shrimpos FC claim 3 wins in 3, securing top spot of division 2 with a game in hand. They had an intense game against The Prince Albert FC (The other new team added to the division this season) beating them 5-2.
We also saw Lesters Athletic start the season unbeaten with 4 wins in 4 games, beating Westgate Social Club 2-0, putting them joint top with Hussar FC who are also unbeaten this season and had an emphatic 7-3 win over Easy Scaff.
Kings United secured top spot of the Premier Division with a tough game against TWS Cramptons beating them 3-1, this is a game that always delivers as the quality of players for both teams make this fixture a spectacle to watch every time.
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STATEMENT FROM RED ARROW FC MANAGER ANDY
WE CAUGHT UP WITH ANDY BROOKS AFTER WINNING THEIR FIRST 2 LEAGUE GAMES SCORING 14 GOALS AND NOT CONCEDING IN THE FIRST DIVISION.
“Obviously it’s still early days after just two games that we have played so far, but after a very frustrating season last year where I felt we played some very good football, results just didn’t go our way, but we have strengthened during preseason bringing in a few new faces who have given us a lot more strength in depth with their experience.
So certainly looking to be challenging on all fronts of the league and cup competition this season.
I’m a very happy gaffer with the incredible results so far and couldn’t be happier for the squad and Lukasz who has been with us for many years, with his 2 hat tricks in 2 games.”
“Long may it continue.”
Images courtesy of Aaron Westgate Photography
CHALLENGE
CUP & TROPHY 1ST ROUND DRAW
EASY SCAFF VS NORTHWOOD
HOLMAN CARPENTRY VS SANDWICH TOWN
SHRIMPOS VS THANET ATHLETIC BYES:
AUSSIE ARMS, FC INTER WESTGATE, FRANKLINS, GARDEN BAR, HUSSAR, LESTERS ATHLETIC, MACIES, MONKTON, PRINCE ALBERT, RED ARROWS, THE VALE, WESTGATE SOCIAL CLUB, WESTWOOD
TIES TO BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER
PRINCE ALBERT VS HOLMAN CARPENTRY
SHRIMPOS VS FC INTER WESTGATE RED ARROWS VS GARDEN BAR
SANDWICH TOWN VS NORTHWOOD FRANKLINS VS THANET ATHLETIC
THE VALE VS MACIES
WESTWOOD VS EASY SCAFF
WESTGATE SOCIAL CLUB VS AUSSIE ARMS
LESTERS ATHLETIC VS MONKTON BYES:
ALL PREMIER DIVISION TEAMS PLUS HUSSAR
TIES TO BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY
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