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Tuesday 6th October 2020 MARGATE FC v

CHESHUNT FC Kick Off—7:45pm

Welcome

Good evening everyone and a warm welcome to Hartsdown Park for tonight’s Pitching-In Isthmian game between Margate and Cheshunt.

The Gate are on a run of 4 league games unbeaten after Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Leatherhead. The pitch was is good condition despite the weather, but with close efforts from Evans and Ufuah the points were shared. That is a return of 6 points from our first 4 games.

Tonight’s opponents also have 6 points from their first 3 league games with wins against Horsham and East Thurrock and defeat to Potters Bar. A win tonight for Cheshunt or Margate could see either team break into the top 4 and the play-off places.

After tonight’s game we are next in League action away to Lewes, for anyone who wishes to travel on the supporters mini bus should text Terry Scott on 07761 258943 or email on [email protected]

If anyone wants a paper copy of any of September or Octobers match day magazines (priced at £2 each) please email [email protected] or call the office to place your order. The print run for September will be on Thursday 8th October.

To everyone attending the game tonight, thank you, we hope you enjoy the match and have a safe journey home afterwards.

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Lewes FC Sat 10th October 2020 3pm kick-off

Worthing FC Club Address: The Dripping Pan, Mountfield Road, Lewes, Sat 17th October 2020 East Sussex BN7 2XA 3pm kick-off

3 From the Manager Good evening and hello everyone,

Welcome to Craig Edwards and his team for what I’m sure will be a really tough game as it always seems to be against one of Craig's teams!

Looking back on the last two games I am really split on how I feel; to be one nil down against a Hornchurch team that I expect to be right up there and show the character to come back I’m really pleased with but on the flip side we completely dominated the first half and should have been comfortably in front!

There are so many positives to take from the performance and to think they are a team full of experience and players that have played at a higher level whereas our group are very young and are gaining experience each week at this level. I was especially pleased with their willingness to work for every ball right up until the final whistle.

On Saturday it wasn’t a great game. I think after Leatherhead conceded 7 the week before they literally shut up shop for the first 45 minutes and it was very difficult for us to break them down. Second half we had a great opportunity when Conor Evans went 1 on 1 with the keeper but unfortunately he missed the target and the game finished goalless. I felt for Conor as he deserves a goal as his last few performances have been brilliant and I know once he gets one goal he is the sort of player that will go on a run and get plenty more!

Enjoy the game tonight, please do cheer us on to hopefully our first home win of the season and have a great night at Hartsdown Park.

Jay

From the Chairman Good evening everybody,

May I extend a warm welcome to our visitors tonight from Cheshunt and wish their Board, Management Team, Players and Supporters a pleasant and enjoyable visit to Hartsdown Park.

We have now climbed to 7th position having not lost any of our first four matches in the league.

Jay looks to be working his magic and getting a bonded team together with some very inspiring and attractive football, I`m sure as we progress through the season things will get even better. We are still living in troubled times and the joy of watching non-league football cannot be overlooked and we are incredibly lucky to have supporters watching our games; as always thank you for observing the safety announcements while enjoying the football at HDP.

Our Ladies play Ramsgate on Sunday, we wish Evan and the Bluebirds the best of luck and a successful game. We had two successful games against them last year and we are all hoping for a repeat this weekend.

Don`t forget you can now purchase paper programmes and our new 2020-2021 kit is available to pre-order from the online shop.

Best regards

Terry Painter

Chairman MARGATE FOOTBALL CLUB welcomes you to today's game

Please follow our guidelines to keep yourself, other spectators, and our staff safe

Face masks are not needed for spectating BUT if anyone wants to buy a drink from the inside bar they will need to put on a mask. The outside bar does not require the wearing of a facemask.

On arrival wash your hands or use the hand sanitiser. Avoid shaking hands and close contact with others.

Follow social distancing guidelines at all times. Do not arrange to meet in large groups.

Only visit the club if you are feeling well. If you feel unwell go home immediately.

Follow Government guidelines.

12 5 SUPPORTERS CLUB

OK, another Tuesday night football this time at home to Cheshunt, the third Tuesday night game in as many weeks in what is already a surreal season with limited crowds at the non league Steps 3 and 4, Isthmian, Northern and Southern Leagues, no spectators at Step 1, the EFL and Premiership, and no sign of any football at Step 2 in the National Leagues as it stands although the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup was due to be played last Saturday so last minute changes could be on the cards.

And so VAR is at it again with the number of late and very suspect deliberate handballs given. It is claimed by certain BBC football pundits that the directive issued to the Premiership is that FIFA want all top European Leagues to be the same, but these same pundits (or is it the Match of the Day Editor’s thoughts) feel that the Premiership should be different as it is unique.

That view has got to be wrong as all football should be played under the same Laws of the Game and it is just down to the interpretation of those Laws by the match day officials between the countries. It is bad enough that VAR is sterilising our sport with referees and their assistants having decisions made in real time taken away from them by a group, although all qualified referees, watching games in slow motion and from different angles several times delaying the game and helping to add 10 minutes per match when it is not needed.

They are indeed gloried TV viewers and it raises the question as to who has a financial interest in this use of technology. Matters are not helped by the likes of Jonathan Pierce and his poor match day commentating. Poor match management at the elite level just makes matters worse further down the football pyramid with officials at Margate’s level and below coming in for more scrutiny and abuse for every decision made. Certainly something the powers that be had not thought might happen, but must be considered before things escalate.

I would like encourage all supporters to turn up at Hartsdown Park this coming Sunday, 11th October, to watch the Margate Ladies face the Ramsgate Ladies in the League derby. The Bluebirds are flying at the moment and in their last home fixture against Long Lane hit 13 goals in a clinical display putting them top of the table. So here is looking to a bumper crowd and see if we can beat the 275 fans that turned up to watch the Isthmian Reposs Cup tie between the two teams last October despite the rain.

Just a quick well done to our grounds-man, Graham Ives, who was denied the chance to run the actual Marathon, but ran a virtual one and still raised funds for his charity by holding an auction including a voucher for a tattoo, goal keepers gloves from the Crystal Palace shot stopper, and a Fulham players signed shirt which was won fair and square whatever Terry Scott may feel.

6 Please adhere to the ground regulations with regards to the COVID virus they are there for your safety.

Membership of the Supporters Club for the 2020/21 is open to everyone at the existing prices of £7 for adults, £5 for concessions and the £1 special child membership so ask at our hut for details of this and anything else supporter based. Please look out for more details on the club website, our Facebook page and the notice board down by our hut at the turnstiles.

Remember to get behind the team with your support at games, taking part in the 50/50 Draw, joining the Supporters Club and generally spreading the word about Margate Football Club

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Forty, Twenty, Ten—A look back in the MFC Archives

3rd October 1970 Another home fixture and Margate would have the 1201 fans in Hartsdown Park this Saturday afternoon singing “The Wonder of You”, the song current sitting in the UK Chart number 3 for Elvis, as we crushed Bedford Town 5 – 1 at home. The goals came from Hughie Cochrane, Dave Jarman, Johnny Ray and Bill Swain meaning in the fourteen games played by the Blues (actually we wore white that year) there have been 52 goals scored for and against us. Another thing that should be noted that of the twenty two teams in this years Southern League Premier Division four clubs went on to get into the Football League (two sadly came back down and one has gone bust). Of the remaining eighteen clubs seven others also went bust and had to reform lower down the football pyramid. It might be the sport for all but running a football club is still costly then as it is today.

Played 10 Won 5 Drew 1 Lost 4 Goals For 20 Goals Against 19 Points 11

4th October 1995 Another cup competition tonight as we meet Sittingbourne in the first leg of the First Round of the Southern League Cup. The first leg is away up the north coast as we return with a 3 – 1 victory in front of 467 fans. A brace from goal machine Martin Buglione and one from skipper Paul Manning got us home. Manning must like cup competitions having previously been a FA Youth Cup winner with Millwall.

Played 8 Won 3 Drew 1 Lost 4 Goals For 8 Goals Against 9 Points 10

4th October 2005. Another Margate match and yet another draw for the Blues. Today watched by 807 supporters we entertained Billericay from and added them to our list of shared points opposition. Our goal scorer was Gavin McGowan who held the record as the youngest Premiership player for Arsenal until Cesc Fabregas took the honour. We have now reached the 10 game point in the season where you can have a good idea of who will be fighting for the title and who will be struggling with relegation. (So the bookies who have already paid out on Fulham’s relegation from the 2020/1 Premiership League after 3 matches ARE jumping the gun...... not that I am bitter and twisted towards them, being a Fulham fan) Back to Margate and with the current playing record I feel we are heading for mid-table safety already.

Played 10 Won 1 Drew 8 Lost 1 Goals For 10 Goals Against 10 Points 11

7 Today's Opponents: CHESHUNT FC Since 2011, Cheshunt FC has been Cheshunt Sports & Leisure Ltd, with Dean Williamson, our chairman, guiding our club and premises’ development. Major investment on and off the pitch has been a major feature of the past few years, with extensive refurbishment of our stadium and entertainment facilities and the construction of new grass pitches and the amazing new 3G surface.

Our vision is to produce a Conference standard football club and academy, together with first-class sports, leisure and business facilities that will support Cheshunt Football Club’s desire to become a centre of sporting excellence.

Cheshunt Football Club has a rich history, which has made if a part of the town’s heritage and culture. Below we look over the club’s history throughout the decades.

1880s – 1930s – The Original Cheshunt Football Club

The original Cheshunt Football Club was formed in around 1880, just 17 years after the FA codified the laws of football. They played at Cheshunt Cricket Club’s Recreation ground on Albury Ride and wore a black and FORM GUIDE white striped kit.

Their main achievements include winning the Herts Senior Cup in 1924 LOST and the Herts Charity Cup in 1900/01, 1903/04 and 1905/06. They reached the FA Amateur Cup semi-final in 1903/04 and joined the v Potters Bar Town after the Great War. 3—0 After finishing bottom four seasons on the trot and heavily in debt, they disbanded in 1931 when the cricket club raised the rent. At the time they were the oldest amateur club in Hertfordshire. Won v Horsham 2—1

Won v East Thurrock 1—0

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1940s – The ‘New’ Cheshunt Football Club

In July 1946, at a public meeting in the Co-op Hall in Waltham Cross, a group of local businessmen decided to resurrect the club, using local junior side Crossbrook Sports as the basis for the new team, retaining their amber and black colours and with Roy Bailey as their manager.

The new club applied for and were accepted into the , playing in division one for the 1946-47 season. They finished runners-up and won the League Cup and Herts Charity Shield. cheshuntfc.com

8 Initially, home games were played at the Gothic sports ground, off Theobalds Lane, east of the Great Cambridge Road, before moving to College Road the following season.

Cheshunt then won the division one title in 1947/48 and again in 1948/49 season and reached the Herts Senior Cup final for the first time. The 1949/50 season saw us in the London League Premier division and playing at our newly opened Cheshunt Stadium on Theobalds Lane. We won the championship – beating Tilbury on the last day of the season to clinch the title from them – and reached the 3rd round of the Amateur Cup, defeating holders Bromley in front of 5,000 spectators (still the ground record) along the way.

1950s – Searching for Success

Drainage problems forced the club to abandon Cheshunt Stadium and move to a new ground on Brookfield Lane. We returned to ‘The Stadium’ (as it is often referred to) in 1952/53 but a poor playing surface meant a return to Brookfield Lane, this time as the tenants of Tottenham Hotspur, as Spurs were now using it as their training ground. At the end of the 1957/58 season Cheshunt were asked to leave and so returned to Cheshunt Stadium where we have played to this present day.

The side that won the London League in 1950 included many talented players, including Arthur Ault, Fred Pointing and Dudley Sapsford, but most notable were Ralph Wetton, who went on to play for Tottenham Hotspur, and George Ferguson, who was selected to play for Scotland’s Amateur side twice in 1950 – the only man to play in an international whilst a Cheshunt player.

Apart from moving grounds, Cheshunt also moved around various leagues. We were members of the Delphian League from 1951/52 and 1954/55, rejoined the London League between 1955/56 and 1958/59 and then left to become founder members of the Aetolian League between 1959/60 and 1961/2… all without achieving any notable success. In 1957/58 our team reached the FA Cup 4th qualifying round for the first time. It’s an achievement the club has matched three times since, but never bettered.

1960s – Ambitions Achieved

Cheshunt joined the for the 1962/63 season and won the title at the first attempt. The following season the team won the Spartan League Cup.

For the 1964/65 season, Cheshunt joined the Athenian League, playing in division two. The following season we finished runners-up under the management of Terry Medwin, the former Spurs and Wales international. That same year, we lifted the Herts Charity Shield.

The division one title was won in 1967/68, beating Wembley in another head-to-head championship decider. We joined the Premier Division in the 1968/69 season and achieved respectable positions right through to winning the Athenian Championship in the 1975/76 season, guided by the club’s most successful manager, John Drabwell.

1970s – The Golden Years

Cheshunt’s time in the Premier Division saw the Club’s most successful period since the 1940s. We won the Mithras Cup in 1969/70, the London Charity Cup in 1973/74, the Athenian League Cup and East Anglian Cup in 1974/75 and the Athenian League Cup again in 1975/76. We also reached four Herts Senior Cup finals, two Mithras Cup finals as well as another East Anglian Cup and Herts Charity Cup finals.

It was during this period that Cheshunt saw Eddie Sedgwick chalk up the club record for goals (148) and John Poole began his run of record appearances (512). The team also welcomed former Spurs player Mike Dillon in the mid-1970s.

1980s – Highs and Lows

Cheshunt joined the Division Two in 1977/78. We found little success until the 1981/82 season, when we finished runners-up to Worthing and were promoted to division one. We also reached the last eight of the FA Vase, going out to Wearside Club Blue Star in the quarter-final, Cheshunt’s best performance in any national competition.

Cheshunt were relegated from division one at the end of 1983/84 season. However, this was the time when a young Iain Dowie first appeared for the Ambers, before leaving to play for Luton, West Ham, Southampton and Northern Ireland and then going on to manage Crystal Palace, Charlton Athletic and Coventry City. Paul Fairclough, once manager of Barnet, also played a few games for the Ambers in the early 80s.

In 1986/87 Cheshunt were relegated into the Spartan League and spent the next six seasons in a state of persistent frustration, unable to achieve the consistency needed for promotion. We did, however, pick up the Herts Centenary Trophy in 1991/92 and finally finished in a top three place in 1992/93, along with the Spartan League Cup, which was a good enough performance to go back up into the Isthmian League.

(Cont. >) 9 1990s – Hovering on the Brink

Cheshunt rejoined division three of the Isthmian League for the 1993/94 season and achieved promotion to division two at the first attempt.

The club was relegated to division three in 1997/98, but bounced back immediately the following season. We consolidated with mid-table positions until being effectively relegated to the new division two at the end of the 2001/02 season due to League restructuring and ground improvements not meeting League deadlines.

2000s- Silverware and Security

In season 2002/03, Cheshunt won the division two title (our first league title for 27 years), reached three cup finals and also achieved the necessary ground-grading to play at a higher level. Success continued in the 2003/04 season, finishing third in division one north and reaching the final of the Herts Charity Cup.

During this season, striker Darrell Cox was selected for Grenada’s squad in their World Cup qualifying tie with Guyana. Sadly, Cox spent the match on the substitutes’ bench and was not brought on. This is the nearest Cheshunt have come to producing a full international while still an active player for our club side.

With the FA restructuring of the non-league pyramid taking effect for the following season, Cheshunt were promoted to the Isthmian Premier division for 2004/05. We found ourselves relegated on the final day of the season by the narrowest of margins (identical points and goal difference with Wealdstone meant that they stayed above Cheshunt by virtue of having scored two more goals), only to then find we were saved due to the disbandment of Hornchurch that summer.

However, the Ambers were moved across into the Southern League, where we spent a memorable 2005/06 season (finishing two places above the relegation zone) and lifting the Herts Charity Cup for the first time in the club’s history

During this season, Cheshunt signed Lloyd Opara from Redbridge, one of the best players in the Southern League. There were many rumours speculating about Opara, with tabloids reporting that he was on the verge of being snapped up by Chelsea for a cool £1 million. In reality, the club sold him to Peterborough United for an estimated £22,000. He went on to make 8 appearances in League Two and scored just 1 goal. Lloyd came back to Cheshunt on a free transfer in the latter stages of the 2006/07 season. We also re-signed striker Darrell Cox for a record transfer fee in the 2006/07 season.

2007/08 saw the club break plenty of records for all the wrong reasons. Five managers took up residence in the hot-seat: Tom Loizou (sacked in November), Paul McGiven (resigned in December), Justin Moseley (caretaker), Martin Grainger (resigned after 1 game in charge) and finally Gordon Boateng. Months of turmoil saw most of the senior players leave for pastures greener.

Relegation was all but assured by the time Boateng took charge of the team and the inevitable became a certainty at Easter when a 2-1 defeat at Banbury Utd sealed our fate. There was some cheer for Ambers fans when we beat local rivals Ware in the Herts Charity Cup Final by a Liam Farrell goal to put some silverware in the cabinet and give the club some hope for the future.

Cheshunt were placed in the Ryman Division 1 North for the 2008/09 season, finishing 14th and narrowly losing to Stevenage Borough in the Herts Senior Cup Final. The 2009/10 season saw a new squad, a new management team of Bob Dearie and Barry Green, and a more stable, supportive environment.

2010s – A Bright Future.

In 2011 Cheshunt Sports & Leisure Ltd took over the Club with Dean Williamson installed as Chairman. Ensuring stability was the first priority along with investment in the facilities to build a solid foundation from which the club could grow. In 2013, the club were granted planning permission to overhaul 16 acres of land to provide high quality playing surfaces, install a sustainable irrigation system and a full size floodlit artificial pitch. The permission gained national coverage in the BBC2 documentary “Permission Impossible”. The following year, Dean Williamson secured £150,000 of funding from the Football Stadium Improvement fund to extensively refurbish the club’s stadium.

In 2015, he secured a further £300,000 of Sport England funding to install the new 3G floodlit artificial pitch. The stadium and adjoining 3G pitch were completed in 2015, and the youth section now have a selection of eleven, nine and six/seven a side pitches with new drainage, a reservoir to collect water and a pump to maintain the surfaces. 2011 to 2018 saw the Ambers work with a succession of managers with varying degrees of success, but only the Herts FA Charity Cup to show, despite some promising periods there was a missing link the Committee sought to resolve.

In 2018 Craig Edwards joined the Ambers just in time to steer them clear of a relegation battle, promising promotion the following season. 2018/19 saw Edwards work with existing players and recruit skilfully in the newly formed Isthmian South Central division. A late run of ten wins and two draws from the last dozen games saw Cheshunt make third place and the play offs. Wins against Marlow at home 2-1 and relieving Bracknell Town of their two year old unbeaten home record 3-0 in the final saw Cheshunt back at Premier League level for season 2019/20. Off the pitch the club remain optimistic plans submitted to further develop the Theobalds Lane ground will progress, to provide the club with a stable financial future and the community a first class sporting environment. 10 (Cont. >) SEASON TICKETS

Whilst the deadline for Early Bird Season Tickets has passed, Margate fans can still show their support for Jay Saunders' side by purchasing a 2020/21 Season Ticket.

 Standard Adult £190  Standard Concession £140  Standard Youth £65

Supporters can purchase a ticket online through the club website. If this is not possible, we advise calling the club on 01843 221769 to arrange a time to visit the Club Shop and pay in person.

11 13 Cheshunt FC First Team

Craig Edwards: Manager – A former professional boxer, Craig has managed multiple teams at steps 2, 3 and 4. He joined Cheshunt at the end season 17/18 in time to steer them clear of trouble, and set promotion as his target for 18/19 and met it with a fine unbeaten run at the business end of the season culminating in a ply off final win. Former clubs include Barkingside, Barking, Southend Utd Youth, Grays Athletic, Redbridge, Chelmsford City, Dulwich Hamlet, Billericay and Kingstonian. Craig was inducted into the Isthmian League Radio Show Hall of Fame in 2017.

Peter Russell: Goalkeeping Coach – Peter has been overseeing the goalkeeping activities at Cheshunt for 6 years and has a wealth of knowledge at non league level and contacts at high levels in the professional game to consult for the latest tools and techniques employed in the higher leagues.

Ricky Sappleton: Coach – Jamaican born Ricky ‘Sapps’ Sappleton is still registered as a player but is currently engaged at Cheshunt passing on his experience in a coaching capacity. He first emerged from the QPR academy, having trials at Liverpool before joining Leicester City, catching the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson at one time. A striker who can also slot in at the back, his quick feet and vision will often light up a match. Sapps joined Cheshunt with manager Craig Edwards.

Mark Hughes: Player /Coach – Northern Ireland International and product of Tottenham Hotspur’s academy, Mark played professionally for Northampton Town, Chester, Stevenage, Oldham & Barnet, famous for scoring the goal that kept Barnet in the football league on the last day of season 2011/12. He joined from Bishop Stortford at the start of 2018/19 season, and captained the Ambers to promotion. He continues to add his experience on the pitch as a player, whilst taking charge of 1st team coaching sessions in the week.

Harry Girling – Goalkeeper – 21 year old goalkeeper picked up from Millwall FC, Girling has caught the eye with some spectacular saves in the three seasons he has been with Cheshunt, he has had plenty of competition for the keeper’s position between the sticks, thrived on the challenge and come out on top each time, look out for his distribution setting the Ambers onto the front foot & his ability to launch a dead ball kick into the final third.

Ibs Diallo – Defender – Joined the Ambers at the start of this season having previously played at Burgess Hill, Billericay, & Wealdstone. A product of the Parisian Banlieue, Bondy, famous for producing footballers, Ibs plays a rightback/ wingback role but can switch as cover as required. He requires no invite to venture forward and has contributed important goals drifting into the box to place low drives into the far corner.

Jamie Reynolds – Defender – Joined the Ambers recently, Jamie is another product Tottenham Hotspur Academy, a left back/wing back, noted as a tidy player who rarely wastes a pass.

Joe Re – Midfield – A Hertfordshire player who made it through the youth set ups locally to secure a place in the Nottingham Forest Academy. Joe joined Cheshunt in 2018 and was a regular starter in the promotion winning team last season, Joe keeps the ball moving with his passing and will always look for a shooting opportunity when in range.

Taylor McKenzie – Defender – Has played professionally for Notts County, after a youth career with Spurs , Norwich and Sheffield Wednesday, Taylor has played at this level for Chesham Utd and was signed from Enfield Town.

Ola Williams – Defender – Ola was signed at the beginning of this season from league rivals Wingate & Finchley, a versatile player who can play on both sides of the pitch and at full back or further forward as a wide midfield.Ola has a wide experience at step 3 having played at Bromley & Harrow Boro previously.

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Mo Camara – Utility – Mo is the big guy the opposition appear to bounce off with alarming regularity. He is equally at home at Centre Half or Centre Mid, and can contribute goals regularly winning headers with late runs. Mo is another Parisian, starting his career in Les Pavillions – sous-Bois, in the Ile de France region near to Ibs.

Ash Nzala – Forward – Signed as a striker to compete with Jason Hallett in 2018, Ash showed a lot of promise and contributed some important goals towards the end of last season. Ash has been desperately unlucky this season, breaking his ankle in the last pre season warm up game, back doing some light running now, we look forward to seeing him back competing for a starting place late in the season.

Fabion Simms – Midfield – A Harlow Town favourite signed at the beginning of 2019/20 season, Fabz is another injury casualty, starting just three games before rupturing an Achilles tendon. He has played for Potters Bar & Wingate Finchley and was forming a promising partnership with Mo Camara before his season was cut short, currently doing some light training with a view to making a start before the season closes.

Tanasheh Abrahams – 25 year left sided player with plenty of Isthmian Premier experience with Dulwich Hamlet, Staines, Wingate Finchley, and has also played abroad with Ferroviarro and Mamelodi Sundowns on loan from Barnet.

Ryan Moss – Striker – An experienced striker starting to find the net regularly as he settles into the side, having joined in November 19. Experience has taken Ryan to multiple clubs including Dorchester, Bashley, AFC Totton Havant & Waterlooville, Kingstonian, Margate, Dulwich Hamlet. Hampton & Richmond, and Harrow Borough.

Norman Wabo – Norman joined Southend United at the age of 15, after being scouted playing in an Essex county game and signed his first professional deal with Southend, he has since played at League 2, Conference and Isthmian Premier levels, and scored on his debut v Barking recently. Norman is on loan to Cheshunt from Dartford.

Sean Cronin – Defender – Sean is another signing from Wingate & Finchley, who has also played at Grays Athletic & Wealdstone. Welsh born & not afraid to tell you, having started at Cardiff City, and has also played in the Welsh Premier league for Neath FC, Sean also has international credentials having played for Wales at under 18, 19 and 23 level. He is a lifelong Swansea City fan. Ethan Nelson Roberts – Midfield – Another AFC Wimbledon Youth player, captain of the academy, Ethan is energetic and combative in midfield, He joined during 2019/20 season. He made one appearance for Wimbledon in the EFL trophy, before seeking first team football elsewhere.

Zack Newton – Forward – Zack has experience at this level having represented both Welling & Worthing, Cheshunt signed Zack from Horsham this season. Strong on the ball with a low centre of gravity, once in possession he is difficult to move off the ball , and can open up defences with his fast feet. He also contributes goals cutting inside and is another prepared to shoot on sight.

Amadou Kassarate – Midfield A – Senegal u20 International, Amadou has played professional football in Scotland (Dumbarton & Stanraer) & Greece (Thesprotos, winning the Greek play offs) and has a wealth of experience. This is his second spell at Cheshunt having made appearances at the end of the 17/18 season helping the club ease clear of relegation concerns.

Shane Cojacarel – Forward – A youth player at QPR & Barnet, moving into the professional ranks while at Barnet, Shane has played for multiple teams at this level and was instrumental in the Ambers winning the play off in season 18/19 with two goals in the final, having averaged a goal a game in the run up to the final. Looking to force his way back into contention after picking up an injury at Bognor Regis when he was targeted and taken out of the game.

Reece Beckles Richards – Striker – A former Cheshunt youth player (aged 8) When Paolo Fletcher first spotted him playing up 2 age groups. Reece is an international having represented Antigua & Barbuda , and is on loan from Wealdstone FC until February. Reece had clocked up over 100 appearances for Wingate & Finchley before his transfer to Wealdstone.

Tommie Hession Harris – Midfield – Signed from Tonbridge Angels this season, Tommie has added an extra level of energy to central midfield and is the chief spoiler, breaking up opposition build ups before they get to the final third. Tommie learnt his trade via the Spurs and Southend academies, before travelling to California to study and play on the US West Coast.

Khalifa Jabbie – Midfield – A Sierra Leone international, made his full international debut for Sierra Leone on March 27, 2011, against Niger in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match. He has played at pro level in Sweden, Turkey and Sierra Leone, joining Cheshunt in November 2019.

13 Margate FC is delighted to unveil our club shirts for the 2020/21 season.

The new home, away and goalkeeper shirts have been designed by local artist Luke Mclean and supplied by O'Neill's. The kits are proudly sponsored by the band, THE LIBERTINES.

The shirts are available in the following sizes:

 Baby/Toddler – 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years and 3-4 Years  Kids – 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 10-11 years and Age 13  Adults – Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL (can go larger if required)

General Manager Deny Wilson was delighted to release the new designs ahead of the club's first competitive game at Hartsdown Park in the Emirates FA Cup last Tuesday.

"After a lot of hard work behind the scenes and managing the difficult circumstances of COVID, I am thrilled to be able to share our designs and begin selling our unique new home, away and goalkeeper kits."

"Luke has done a fantastic job is designing four incredible shirts that reflect our twist on The Libertines' style. We hope the shirt is something our supporters will enjoy wearing with pride alongside fans of the band worldwide."

14 Match Report Leatherhead v Margate Isthmian Premier League Score: 0-0 Attendance: 407

The Gate remain unbeaten in first 4 league games as a goalless draw in Surrey secures our 6th point of the season.

After a spell of miserable autumn weather, the pitch at Fetcham Grove looked in great nick as the players completed their pre-match warm-ups and got ready to fight for the points in the Pitching-In Isthmian Premier League.

The opening exchanges were scrappy with little chances of note for either side until in the 17th minute John Ufuah was put through on goal by Conor Evans and upended in the box but the referee waved way the penalty appeal from a number of Gate players!

Richards (23’) and Leslie (30’) exchanged shots that were both comfortably saved by the keepers before Bancroft troubled Oualah with a rasping shot in the 35th minute but the tanners goalie kept the ball out with another smart save. There was little else to report on in the next 15 minutes and the half ended with the sides all square at 0-0.

Leatherhead started the second half the brighter and on the front foot they created several half chances; Hester Cook came the closest dragging his effort wide in the 57th minute. The Gate’s best chance of the half fell to Conor Evans (66’) who found himself though on goal but with only the keeper to beat he pushed his shot wide of the goal.

There was an injury to Chris Sessegnon in the 74th minute and he was replaced by Luke Carey. Noel Leighton (81’) also came on, replacing Toby Bancroft, for his first competitive minutes after returning from injury but he was unable to force a breakthrough in the closing ten minutes.

In a frantic last 3 minutes Carey and Evans had fierce shots cleared and blocked away from goal and Ben Swift went close with a header but all were thwarted and the points were shared as the referee blew his whistle with the final score 0-0.

Margate: Vose, Sessegnon, Porter, Prestedge, Friend, Swift ©, Bancroft, Moncur, Ufuah, Richards, Evans

Subs: Kallmeier, Carey (Sessegnon 74’), Burnett, Leighton (Bancroft 81’), Hatton

1215 Congratulations to club grounds-man Graham Ives who completed the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday.

In horrible conditions, Ivesy battled through the 26.2 miles and everyone at Hartsdown Park is extremely proud of you.

There’s even a pint waiting in the bar for you after this evening’s match.

Well done, Ivesy!

Would you like a paper copy of one of our excellent match day magazines from our September home games at Hartsdown Park?

If so please email your request to [email protected], call the club on 01843 221769 or pop down to the office to place you order.

We have the following programmes available from September for £2 each:

 1. 22.9.2020 – Hayes & Yeading – FA Cup - £2  2. 26.9.2020 – Carshalton – Isthmian Premier League - £2  3. 29.9.2020 – Hornchurch – Isthmian Premier League- £2

Once printed you can collect the programme from the Club office or for an additional 75p we will post it to you (UK residents only).

16 Your favourite club is on the telly!

More than just highlights Home match LIVESTREAMS Cross-bar Challenge Behind the scenes Interviews

Get closer to the action

Subscribe on YouTube Ben Swift (CAPTAIN) HOME: Graham Ives AWAY: Jeremy Jacobs HOME: All the best for the season, Swifty from Ivesy.

Noel Leighton HOME & AWAY: Terry Scott £5 a goal—Get your shooting boots on!

Jay Porter HOME & AWAY: Robert Ferraby You in Mind Counselling and Psychotherapy - because your mind matters. Individual and Couples Therapy - telephone, video and email appointments available.

Freddie Moncur HOME: Rick Simmons AWAY: Terry Scott HOME: Good luck Freddie. AWAY: Welcome to The Gate—All the best Freddie!

Liam Friend HOME & AWAY: David & Lesley Swinnock Have a great season, Liam. All the best from Lesley & David.

Reece Prestedge HOME: AWAY: Terry Scott AWAY: PhilPovey £5 a goal—Get your shooting boots on!

I am proud to support this great club of ours and hope all the sponsorship helps in anyway it can. I look forward to receiving the shirt at end of season, I chose Reece as he is not only a good player but a fantastic team man as well.

John Ufuah HOME & AWAY: Keith Brown PLANTLET—The Little botanical shop in Broadstairs

Jack Richards HOME & AWAY: RSH Heating, Gas & Plumbing Ryan Holden - "All the best for the season Jack"

Conor Evans HOME & AWAY: Maggie Lees Keep up the good work Conor - from Maggie

Bailey Vose (GK) HOME & AWAY: Alan Swinnock Welcome to MFC Bailey, have a great season - from Alan

Owen Kallmeier (GK) HOME & AWAY: Robert & Ilene, Reece, Katherine & Willow All the best, Owen. MFC’s longest serving player

Chris Sessegnon HOME: Sarah Egan & Ella Ives AWAY: Mel & Steve Williams

AWAY: All the best for the season Chris - from Mel and Steve.

George Lamb HOME & AWAY: Drink Warehouse UK Everyone at Drink Warehouse UK wishes George great success in his debut season as it is nothing more than he deserves for all the hard work he puts in.

George Wilkinson HOME & AWAY: Concept Solutions

Joshua Steele HOME: Terry Scott AWAY: Mark Smith Looking forward to seeing your potential and development under Jay. Josh - good luck for the season ahead - Mark Smith

Luke Carey HOME & AWAY: Tony / Dawn / Anthony Martin Luke, enjoyed watching you play in pre-season. Looking forward to the season ahead – keep up the good work.

Archie Burnett HOME & AWAY: Margate Walking FC Player SponsorshipPlayer Jay Saunders (MANAGER) HOME & AWAY: Good Luck for the coming season– be inspiring!

Jamie Coyle HOME & AWAY: Hilary Friend

League matches this evening

Bishop's Stortford v Folkestone Invicta Bognor Regis Town v Carshalton Athletic Bowers & Pitsea v Lewes Corinthian-Casuals v Brightlingsea Regent Hornchurch v Wingate & Finchley Horsham v Enfield Town Leatherhead v Worthing Margate v Cheshunt Merstham v Kingstonian Potters Bar Town v Cray Wanderers

All Kick-offs at 7:45pm

“I’m your local Kent County Councillor supporting Margate” Tel: 07976 808755. Email: [email protected] 15 Upcoming Fixtures—Ladies First Team

Sun 11th October—HOME Margate Ladies FC v Ramsgate Ladies FC 2:45pm Kick-off

Sun 18th October—AWAY Maidstone United Ladies FC v Margate Ladies FC 3:15pm Kick-off

Sun 25th October—HOME Margate Ladies FC v Aylesford Ladies Seconds FC 2:45pm Kick-off

Last Sunday’s Margate Ladies game with Cray Valley was postponed.

That means, next up is Ramsgate at HDP, this Sunday at 2:45pm.

Put a note in your diaries to make sure you're there for the Thanet derby clash which is free for supporters to attend.

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By Matt Badcock

IT’S DIFFICULT to know what to write about sometimes in these programme columns we send out each week.

Do people want to hear views on the big issues around the game? Are you flicking through a programme for some light-hearted reading at half-time?

It feels like everything has been a bit serious recently. And rightfully so. Clubs up and down are worried about the future. What makes it harder, in this COVID pandemic, is a lot of the things we are worrying about when it comes to Non-League football are largely out of everyone’s control.

While clubs can put the right protocols in place, if the government suddenly decide no fans then there’s not much that can be done about it.

It’s a frustrating time for all, perhaps summed up by the situation this weekend in the FA Cup where Step 2 fans aren’t allowed to watch their team play live, be it home or away.

At the time of writing, there is still great uncertainty for National League clubs about their kick-off. They will be behind closed doors but with almost no exceptions, that will only work if there is sufficient support from the Government or the Premier League.

All we really want is to watch our teams play again. That goes for every club throughout the pyramid. Those who already have fans in want to make sure the gates stay open.

Perhaps this tricky period reminds us why we started watching Non-League football in the first place.

The thought sprung to mind from last week’s NLP where our new columnist Tony Incenzo – talkSPORT’s journalist and Non-League expert – about the importance of getting young fans through the doors.

Tony recounts how his mum used to drop him and a friend at the gates of Hendon and would return at 4.45pm to pick them up knowing they will have had an enjoyable, and safe, afternoon watching their local side.

From their Tony’s passion for these levels of the game soared and, anyone who follows him on twitter, will know just how many grounds he has visited over the years.

It got me to thinking about my own involvement in the game. My Dad is the on to blame, Heavily involved in Non-League football, I probably had no choice.

But I loved going down to a ground, smelling the liniment waft from the changing rooms before standing so close to the action soaking it all in. I enjoyed watching Premier League football, like any other kid, but really Non-League was the place to be.

That then morphed into regularly watching Farnborough Town with friends before, in our teenage years, that transformed into away games as well.

We’d hop on the train early in the morning and headed off to far flung destinations like Hitchin, Carshalton and St Albans.

It’s only a few years later when you start driving that you realise these places are not that far away at all.

But that was our Saturdays. Stopping at McDonalds on the way to the ground. Stopping there again on the way back to the station. Navigating our way through Clapham Junction and eventually arriving back home tired but fulfilled.

That’s what COVID has shown me, anyway. How much I enjoy being at a game with other people and soaking it all in. How I enjoy going to a game with my Dad, who kick-started my love affair with Non-League in the first place. And, with that, I’m off tonight to see a game with him.

Enjoy your game.

21 SPONSOR THE GATE THIS SEASON Show your support for your local non-league club whilst advertising your business at Hartsdown Park seven days-a-week!

Match Ball Sponsorship - £100+VAT  Two boardroom partners  Advert in match day magazine  Promotional message shared on social media  Personalised message in match day magazine

Match Day Magazine Advertising Advertise at each and every Margate FC home game during the 2020/21 campaign. Pick the advert size of your choice and change the artwork as much as you would like through the season.  Full page advert in every match day magazine for season 2020/2021.  Company logo listed on our website.  Acknowledgement across our social media platforms and GateTV.  Invitation to the end of season presentation as one of our Club Sponsors (date TBC but usually the last home game of the season) Cost £250

Player Sponsorship - £110 Your chosen players' home and away kit presented to you at the end of the season Displayed note of support or company logo in every Match Day Magazine

Advertising Board - £240+VAT for the season plus a cost of £220+VAT to produce and print your board Place a board along the perimeter of HDP

To find out more please contact the club on 01843 221769 or email [email protected] 23 24 Stats & Tables

Game Date Played Home/ Team Score Scorers Att. No. Away 1 19.9.20 A Brightlingsea 1—2 Carey, Bancroft 202 2 26.9.20 H Carshalton 2—2 OG, Ufuah (pen) 254 3 29.9.20 H Hornchurch 1—1 Swift 225 4 3.10.20 A Leatherhead 0—0 407 5 6.10.20 H Cheshunt 6 10.10.20 A Lewes 7 17.10.20 H Worthing 8 20.10.20 A Enfield Town 9 24.10.20 A Bognor Regis 10 3.11.20 H East Thurrock 11 7.11.20 H Haringey Borough 12 14.11.20 A Bishops Stortford 13 17.11.20 A Merstham 14 21.11.20 H Corinthian Casuals 15 28.11.20 A Wingate & Finchley 16 5.12.20 H Bowers & Pitsea 17 12.12.20 A Potters Bar 18 19.12.20 H Horsham 19 26.12.20 H Folkestone 20 28.12.20 A Cray Wanderers 21 2.1.21 H Kingstonian 22 9.1.21 A Cheshunt 23 16.1.21 H Bognor Regis 24 23.1.21 A East Thurrock 25 30.1.21 H Bishops Stortford 26 6.2.21 A Haringey Borough 27 13.2.21 H Merstham 28 20.2.21 A Corinthian Casuals 29 27.2.21 H Brightlingsea 30 2.3.21 A Hornchurch 31 6.3.21 A Carshalton 32 13.3.21 H Leatherhead 33 20.3.21 A Bowers & Pitsea 34 27.3.21 H Wingate & Finchley 35 3.4.21 H Enfield Town 36 5.4.21 A Folkestone 37 10.4.21 H Lewes 38 17.4.21 A Worthing 39 24.4.21 H Potters Bar 40 1.5.21 A Horsham 41 3.5.21 H Cray Wanderers 42 8.5.21 A Kingstonian

25 Margate Player Stats & Top Goal Scorers League FA Cup FA Trophy Kent Cup

Player Position A S G A S G A S G A S G Bailey Vose G 4 0 0 1 0 0 Owen Kallmeier G 0 0 0 0 0 0 Craig Hollway G 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ben Swift D 3 0 1 1 0 0 Liam Friend D 4 0 0 1 0 0 George Lamb D 0 0 0 0 0 0 Chris Sessegnon D 4 0 0 1 0 0 Jay Porter D 4 0 0 1 0 0 Jamie Coyle D 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reece Prestedge M 4 0 0 1 0 0 Freddie Moncur M 4 0 0 1 0 0 Jack Richards M 2 1 0 0 0 0 George Wilkinson M 0 0 0 0 0 0 John Ufuah A 4 0 1 1 0 1 Noel Leighton A 0 1 0 0 0 0 Toby Bancroft (Loan) A 3 1 1 0 0 0 Archie Burnett M 2 1 0 1 0 0 Josh Steele D 1 0 0 0 0 0 Luke Carey A 1 2 1 1 0 0 Conor Evans M 4 0 0 1 0 0 Charlie Hatton A 0 0 0 0 1 0

EMIRATES FA CUP ATT.

1 22.9.20 H Hayes & Yeading United FC 1-2 Ufuah (pen) 205

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1-2 0-4 1-3 03/04 03/05 10/04 14/11 16/11 06/02 12/12 21/02 24/10 28/11 01/05 02/01 26/12 06/10 17/10 23/01 27/10 20/03 WORT

4-1 3-2 17/11 02/01 27/02 06/02 14/11 23/01 03/04 24/10 20/02 01/05 03/05 06/10 10/04 12/12 13/03 27/03 17/10 26/12 05/12 WING

3-0 23/01 06/02 19/12 17/11 02/03 06/03 10/01 08/05 28/12 10/10 14/11 20/02 05/12 21/10 27/03 17/04 24/04 24/10 05/04 13/03 POTT

2-1 19/12 20/03 21/11 08/05 05/04 24/04 02/03 28/10 10/10 06/03 28/12 28/11 30/01 09/01 07/11 20/10 13/02 16/01 17/04 03/11 MERS

1-2 0-0 14/11 24/10 20/03 06/03 09/01 20/02 28/12 23/01 20/10 05/04 06/02 02/03 01/05 08/05 10/10 17/11 12/12 28/11 17/04 MARG

4-1 4-1 24/04 26/12 06/10 06/03 23/01 20/02 17/11 14/11 06/02 19/12 24/10 28/11 03/05 20/03 02/01 10/04 03/04 17/10 02/03 LEWE

7-0 0-1 20/02 23/01 20/10 28/12 17/11 24/10 05/04 20/03 10/10 17/04 14/11 27/02 19/12 08/05 13/03 06/02 28/11 24/04 09/01 LEAT

5-1 TBA KING 03/05 17/11 17/10 20/02 06/02 24/10 26/12 14/11 27/03 23/01 10/04 12/12 01/05 05/12 02/01 06/10 03/04 02/03 06/03

1-1 06/02 02/03 28/11 17/04 12/10 06/03 23/01 18/11 20/10 09/01 08/05 20/02 24/10 24/04 28/12 19/12 14/11 20/03 10/10 05/04 HORS

1-0 1-1 19/12 07/11 28/12 17/04 20/10 05/12 25/04 05/04 13/02 03/11 13/03 16/01 10/10 30/01 27/03 27/02 21/11 09/01 08/05 HORN

1-2 TBA HARI 05/12 06/03 13/02 10/10 19/10 08/05 17/04 09/01 05/04 24/04 21/11 04/11 02/03 16/01 07/11 27/03 30/01 28/12 19/12

TBA 06/10 14/11 03/04 24/10 20/02 06/02 03/03 17/11 20/03 12/12 23/01 02/01 28/11 17/10 01/05 26/12 03/05 10/04 06/03 27/02 FOLK

4-1 0-1 ENFI 20/02 02/01 23/01 24/10 14/11 17/10 06/02 24/04 05/12 26/12 17/11 06/10 13/03 10/04 27/02 03/04 03/05 19/12 27/03

1-1 1-0 27/03 17/10 03/05 01/03 01/05 06/03 12/12 13/02 05/10 26/12 03/04 30/01 05/12 07/11 03/11 10/04 02/01 21/11 16/01 EAST

1-3 1-3 10/04 03/04 03/11 20/03 01/05 28/11 02/01 07/11 17/10 12/12 13/02 27/02 26/12 30/01 03/05 13/03 06/10 16/01 21/11 CRAY

3-0 1-2 CORI 13/03 28/11 30/01 09/01 10/10 28/12 08/05 19/12 17/04 07/11 27/02 20/03 03/11 05/04 16/01 13/02 21/11 20/10 24/04

1-2 3-0 17/10 10/04 26/12 01/05 05/12 03/05 27/03 27/02 30/01 13/03 02/01 03/04 16/01 13/02 21/11 06/10 12/12 03/11 07/11 CHES

1-2 2-2 02/01 06/10 24/04 28/11 20/03 10/04 19/12 16/01 21/11 03/04 17/10 13/03 07/11 03/05 03/11 26/12 27/02 30/01 13/02 CARS

2-1 1-2 BRIG 26/12 24/04 27/03 19/12 06/10 06/12 13/03 03/11 16/01 10/04 03/05 17/10 21/11 03/04 27/02 02/01 13/02 07/11 30/01

1-2 24/10 10/11 02/03 12/12 05/04 14/11 23/01 28/12 08/05 20/10 16/11 06/02 27/03 17/04 06/03 09/01 05/12 20/02 01/05 10/10 BOWE

2-2 2-1 0-1 13/03 12/12 09/01 10/10 27/03 21/10 17/04 21/11 30/01 01/05 13/02 03/11 05/04 16/01 05/12 07/11 08/05 28/12 BOGN

TBA BISH 27/02 16/01 05/04 08/05 17/04 11/10 28/11 02/03 09/01 20/03 06/03 07/11 28/12 21/11 12/12 30/01 01/05 03/11 13/02 20/10

ENFI BISH HARI BRIG CORI KING LEAT EAST POTT FOLK WING CHES CARS CRAY HORS LEWE MERS HORN BOGN MARG WORT BOWE

27 League Table Position Team P W D L F A +/- Pts 1 Bowers & Pitsea 3 3 0 0 11 2 9 9 2 Cray Wanderers 3 3 0 0 11 3 8 9 3 Worthing 3 3 0 0 9 2 7 9 4 Bishop's Stortford 3 2 1 0 7 3 4 7 5 Carshalton Athletic 3 2 1 0 7 3 4 7 6 Enfield Town 3 2 0 1 6 5 1 6 7 Margate 4 1 3 0 5 4 1 6 8 Haringey Borough 3 2 0 1 4 3 1 6 9 Cheshunt 3 2 0 1 3 4 -1 6 10 Leatherhead 4 1 2 1 2 8 -6 5 11 Bognor Regis Town 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4 12 Hornchurch 3 1 1 1 3 3 0 4 13 Brightlingsea Regent 4 1 1 2 5 6 -1 4 14 Merstham 3 1 0 2 4 3 1 3 15 Folkestone Invicta 3 1 0 2 6 6 0 3 16 Potters Bar Town 3 1 0 2 4 5 -1 3 17 Wingate & Finchley 4 1 0 3 8 10 -2 3 18 Corinthian-Casuals 3 1 0 2 3 6 -3 3 19 Kingstonian 3 1 0 2 4 11 -7 3 20 Horsham 3 0 1 2 2 4 -2 1 21 East Thurrock United 4 0 1 3 3 7 -4 1 22 Lewes 4 0 0 4 4 13 -9 0

Top Premier League Goal Scorers Position Player Team Goals 1 Joseph Taylor Cray Wanderers 5 2 Billy Knott Bowers & Pitsea 3 3 Omar Koroma Carshalton Athletic 3 4 Frankie Merrifield Bishop's Stortford 3 5 Oliver Pearce Worthing 3 6 Thomas Richardson Bishop's Stortford 3 7 Daniel Trendall Bowers & Pitsea 3 8 Bradley Wilson Corinthian-Casuals 3 9 Corie Andrews Kingstonian 2 10 Suleiman Bakalandwa Wingate & Finchley 2 11 Aaron Cosgrave Lewes 2 12 Kavan Cotter Wingate & Finchley 2 13 Lyle Della-Verde Enfield Town 2 14 Laste Dombaxe Haringey Borough 2 15 Dayshonne Golding Worthing 2 16 Billy Healey Wingate & Finchley 2 17 Nana Kyei Potters Bar Town 2 18 Jordy Mongoy Bognor Regis Town 2 19 Quentin Monville Bowers & Pitsea 2 20 Rhys Murrell-Williamson Cray Wanderers 2

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Pos Team Played Won Draw Lost G/D +/- Points

1 Maidstone United 3 3 0 0 12 9

2 Margate 3 2 1 0 16 7 Sittingbourne Ladies 3 4 2 1 1 5 7 First 4 Meridian 3 2 1 0 4 7

5 Glebe 3 1 1 1 -2 4

6 Aylesford 2nds 3 1 0 2 -2 3 Cray Valley (PM) 7 3 1 0 2 -7 3 Ladies Tunbridge Wells 8 1 0 0 1 -1 0 Foresters 9 Ramsgate 2 0 0 2 -2 0

10 Long Lane 3 0 0 3 -23 0

29 Margate Football Club Founded 1896 MARGATE FC Hartsdown Park Hartsdown Road, Margate Kent. CT9 5QZ Manager: Jay Saunders Company Registration No. 1359836

Team Ownership: Asst Manager: Jamie Coyle Boo Siew Khoo (SIR Investments Ltd.) Stour Side Investments, E. Dogot, and A. Bayliss Chairman: Terrance Painter Vice-Chairman: Rick Owen Director: Chris Chambers First Team Manager: Jay Saunders First Team Asst. Manager: Jamie Coyle First Team Coach: Craig Holloway Physiotherapists: Keith Slocombe, Goals Subbed Played Kit Man: Alan Anstice Bailey Vose (GK) Ladies Manager: Evan Paris

General Manager: Deny Wilson Craig Holloway Operations Manager: Tom Morris Facilities Manager: Chris Carter Grounds Man: Graham Ives Owen Kallmeier

Marketing and Communications Manager: Ben Swift (C) Charlotte Richardson Photography & Design: Oakley Photosport Match-day Magazine Editor: Kevin Oakley Liam Friend

Safety Officer: Peter Cove Jay Porter

Chris Sessegnon

Jamie Coyle First Aid: George Lamb Margate Ambulance Corps Joshua Steel

Jack Richards These are just a handful of the people who help Margate FC operate day to day. We Reece Prestedge would like to thank the number of paid staff and volunteers who help make our club so special. Without your time and support, we John Ufuah would not be able to host a match day. Thank you. George Wilkinson If you would like to advertise or contribute to this magazine please contact Archie Burnett [email protected] Toby Bancroft

DISCLAIMER: Although every effort is made Freddie Moncur to ensure that the content of this magazine is correct no legal responsibility is accepted by Noel Leighton or on behalf of Margate Football Club or by any partners associated with the production Charlie Hatton of this magazine for errors or omissions of any description. Margate Football Club and any partners in production of this magazine accept no responsibility for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused by any content within the magazine

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Manager: Craig Edwards

“The Isthmian Football League strongly supports the FA statement that there should be a zero tolerance approach

Goals Subbed Played against racism and all forms of Harry Girling (GK) discrimination. Accordingly any form of discriminatory Mark Hughes abuse whether it be based on race or ethnicity, sexual orien-

Ibs Diallo tation, gender, faith, age, ability or any other form of Jamie Reynolds abuse will be reported to The Joe Re Football Association for action by that association.” Taylor McKenzie Ola Williams Mo Camara Match Officials Ash Nzala Referee: Graeme Ions Fabian Simms Asst Referees: Tanasheh Abrahams Dan Blades Joseph Dann-Pye Ryan Moss Norman Wabo Sean Cronin Ethan Nelson Roberts Zack Newton Amadou Kassarate Shane Cojacarel Reece Beckles Richards Tommie Hession Harris Khalifa Jabbie #TimeForHeroes

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