After a long playing career packed with passion, tackles, and leadership, Tyrone Sterling is back at Hartsdown Park—only this time, he’s traded his boots for a whistle. The former Margate defender, who officially hung up his boots in April, has returned to the club not to sit in the stands and reminisce, but to roll … Read more
Margate Football Club is delighted to announce that former defender Tyrone Sterling has officially joined the club’s coaching staff ahead of the 2025/26 season. Tyrone, who announced his retirement from playing at the end of last season, now returns to Hartsdown Park in a new capacity, bringing his vast experience and leadership qualities to Ben … Read more
Margate FC’s Under-23s gathered on Friday evening for their annual presentation night, marking the end of a successful and hard-fought 2024/25 campaign. Players, coaches, friends, and family came together at a local venue to celebrate the efforts and achievements of the squad. A number of individual honours were handed out during the evening, recognising the … Read more
Latest signing Ben Wells says he’s here to go one further — and he’s got promotion firmly in his sights. The 25-year-old joins the Blues from Hastings United ahead of the 2025/26 campaign and wasted no time setting out his ambition: help the ‘Gate bounce back up to the Isthmian Premier Division. “I wanted to … Read more
Margate FC are delighted to confirm the signing of defender Ben Wells, who joins the club following his departure from Hastings United in April. The 25-year-old began his career in the youth setups at West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers, before making the move into non-league football with Concord Rangers and Welling United. Capable … Read more
We are pleased to confirm that defender Emmanuel Oke who can also feature in midfield will be returning to Hartsdown Park for the 2025/26 season. Oke originally joined the Blues in November 2021, making his debut in a 5-0 win over Cray Valley in the Kent Senior Cup. After suffering a hamstring injury, he returned … Read more
Manager Ben Greenhalgh says Margate’s pre-season schedule will be a “good test” for his side as they prepare to launch another promotion bid in the Isthmian South East Division. Play-off heartbreak against Burgess Hill in April denied the ‘Gate an immediate return to the Isthmian Premier Division, but Greenhalgh says the Blues are ready to … Read more
Manager Ben Greenhalgh says Blues fans can expect new signings before pre-season — possibly as early as next week. Greenhalgh revealed that discussions with potential recruits have been ongoing for a month but insisted that the club is focused on finding the “right fit.” “We’ve been speaking to these boys for about a month because … Read more
Margate FC Women are pleased to confirm their pre-season schedule ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 campaign, with a series of exciting fixtures lined up to prepare the squad for the new season. The team will play a mix of home and away matches throughout late July and August, offering valuable opportunities to build fitness and … Read more
Margate FC is proud to continue its commitment to growing the women’s game – and now you can play a direct part in supporting our women’s team for the upcoming season. We’re inviting fans, families, and local businesses to get behind the squad by becoming a Women’s Individual Player Sponsor. This is your chance to … Read more
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