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
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 are pleased to announce a pre-season friendly at Hartsdown Park against SCEFL side Sutton Athletic on Tuesday 29th July, with kick-off at 7:45pm. This fixture is a great opportunity for fans to get a look at the team ahead of the 2025/26 season, and we’re doing something a little different this time around … Read more
Ben Greenhalgh has added another fixture to our PSF schedule, an away trip to Newmarket Town! The game will take place on Saturday the 12th of July with kick-off at 12pm, midday! ‘The Jockeys’ also compete at step four like The ‘Gate, but in the Isthmian League North division. Last season Newmarket Town finished in … Read more
We’re inviting all supporters to join us on Tuesday 24th June for an evening at the club, featuring a Meet the Manager session followed by an open training session. Meet the Manager | 6:00pm – 7:00pm Come along to hear from the management team. Ben Greenhalgh – First Team Manager Adam Flanagan – Assistant Manager … Read more
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