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Tom Wray
Joined: 9th June 2024
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad No: 1
Age: 21 (3rd of May 2003)
Sponsorship: Home – Thomas Epson, Away – Thomas Epson
The 21-year-old came through the ranks of the Dartford academy where he impressed and earnt himself a loan spell at Heybridge Swifts in the 22/23 season, and in 15 appearances he kept eight clean sheets, becoming a key player. After returning to Dartford, Heybridge would come back in for him on loan again the next season and once more, he would shine in between the sticks!
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Reece Hobbs
Joined: 1st July 2023
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad No: 13
Age: 20 (15th of January 2005)
Sponsorship: Home – Available, Away – Available
Hobbs joined us at the start of last season on a dual-reg basis from The Darts where he then provided valuable cover for Harry Seaden as well as starting the first two games and performing well. He appeared this pre-season, and now he joins us officially after completing his time at the Dartford academy to compete with Tom Wray for the goalkeeper spot!
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Harry Hudson
Joined: 1st June 2022
Position: Defender
Squad No: 6
Age: 24 (12th of November 2000)
Sponsorship: Home – Terry Scott, Away – Terry Scott
Harry has been a key player since signing for the ‘Gate at the start of the 22/23 season, and he has excelled on and off the pitch, from scoring the winning penalty in the Kent Senior Cup Final to bonding with the fans and becoming a real favourite around Hartsdown Park! Hudson is our captain for the 2024/25 season!
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Lewis Knight
Joined: 17th October 2023
Position: Defender
Squad No: 12
Age: 31 (28th of August 1993)
Sponsorship: Home – David Payne, Away – David Payne
The centre-back started last season with Ashford United but rejoined Margate in October, where he went on to appear 28 times! Knighty, as he is known around Hartsdown Park, is popular amongst the fanbase after joining the ‘Gate in July of 2021, and he featured 54 times his before he joined Enfield Town in the next season.
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Harrison Hatfull
Joined: 22nd June 2024
Position: Defender
Squad No: 2
Age: 24 (8th of August 2000)
Sponsorship: Home – Lukas Jones, Away – Josh Collins-Brailsford
Hatfull has appeared over 100 times already in Blue, and became a favourite around the ground during his stints at the club! He started off as a midfielder but soon transitioned to right back where he shined, demonstrating his attacking and defensive capabilities to become a key player, as well as bringing lots of energy down the right-hand side!!
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Ben Greenhalgh
Joined: 1st June 2021
Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 11
Age: 32 (16th of April 1992)
Sponsorship: Home – Toni Jones, Away – Toni Jones
Greenhalgh has been a Blue since the 2021/22 season, where as a player, he lit the blue touch paper, scoring 24 goals and assisting 28 times, becoming an instant fan favourite around Hartsdown Park.
Since then, he has continued to play and give his all for Margate FC, reaching 100 appearances at the club during the 2022/23 season and surpassing the 50-goal mark, towards the end of last season!
Greenhalgh also has experience as part of the coaching team, as he was player/assistant manager, where he helped aid the club on an incredible Kent Senior Cup run which ended with the ‘Gate lifting the trophy at Priestfield Stadium!
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Tom Derry
Joined: 24th January 2025
Position: Striker
Squad No: 19
Age: 30 (27th January 1995)
Sponsorship: Home – Alan Swinnock, Away – Alan Swinnock
Derry is a serial goalscorer playing at Folkestone and Bishop’s Stortford in the league above more recently, as well as playing at a higher level than that with Aldershot, Slough, Welling and Braintree.
Tom played a key role in helping Tonbridge Angels gain promotion from the Isthmian Premier Division in 2019, going up through winning the playoffs.
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Brandon Davey
Joined: 5th June 2024
Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 14
Age: 21 (5th of December 2002)
Sponsorship: Home – Toni Jones, Away – Toni Jones
Davey joins us having been at Corinthian for the past three years and has been exceptional in the middle of the park, winning players player two years in a row, as well as playing over 100 games for Corinthian by the age of 20!
He’s an energetic midfielder with brilliant control of the football and has lit up pre-season with his range of passing and quick feet to evade pressure!
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Harvey Brand
Joined: 8th June 2024
Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 8
Age: 26 (27th of August 1998)
Sponsorship: Home – Maggie Lees, Away – Maggie Lees
Harvey spent last season as captain of Ashford United and played a big part in their season, appearing 43 times, being a key player for the Nuts and Bolts! He’s a player that covers the whole pitch and is a threat getting on the end of set pieces!
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Ibrahim Olutade
Joined: 4th June 2024
Position: Striker
Squad No: 9
Age: 26 (4th of July 1998)
Sponsorship: Home – Thomas Empson, Away – Thomas Empson
The 26-year-old has experience playing in the National League South for both Maidstone and Tonbridge, scoring seven goals in that division and last season was on fire for Folkestone and Leatherhead, scoring 17 goals! Olutade had his best spell at Folkestone, scoring 25 goals in his time there and was a popular player amongst the Invicta fanbase and now he joins us to help us get back promoted!
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Gabriel Duo
Joined: 1st January 2024
Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 15
Age: 21 (25th of September 2003)
Sponsorship: Home – Frankie Empson, Away – Empson
Gabriel Duo featured in the U23’s title winning campaign and was part of the first team squad towards the backend of the 2023/24 season which included starts against Hornchurch and Wingate & Finchley where he impressed which earned him a chance to play this season!
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Kai Garande
Joined: 30th July 2024
Position: Defender
Squad No: 17
Age: 22 (6th of December 2002)
Sponsorship: Home – Lesley & David Swinnock, Away – Lesley & David Swinnock
Kai was a part of the Charlton and Millwall youth academies and he most recently played for Hythe Town in the Isthmian South-East last season. Appearing as ‘Trialist A’ in pre-season, fans should remember his wonder-goal against Whitstable Town!
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Louie Atkins
Joined: 7th September 2024
Position: Striker
Squad No: 16
Position: Striker
Age: 20 (17th November 2004)
Sponsorship: Home – Elodi & Emma Collins-Braisford, Away – Elodi & Emma Collins-Braisford
Louie Atkins linked up with Ben at the Dartford’s Academy for three years, where he went on to score over 100 goals and gain numerous first team appearances. This included winning the Kent Cup final v Folkestone. Ako departed Dartford to join Margate in the summer of 2024 and, after a slight injury, has featured regularly since September.
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Max Walsh
Joined: 15th November 2024
Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 4
Age: 22 (25th April 2002)
Sponsorship: Home – Thom Cakebread, Away – Thom Cakebread
Max Walsh joins us from Ashford United after having a terrific season with the Nuts and Bolts last year, scoring 13 goals and getting 14 assists and he will prove to be a key artist in Ben Greenhalgh’s midfield at HDP!
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Sam Blackman
Joined: 28th February 2025
Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 15
Age: 29 (9th July 1995)
Sponsorship: Home – Martin George, Away – Martin George
The 29-year-old joins us on loan from Folkestone for the rest of the season! ‘Blacky’ as he is called around Hartsdown Park has made over 100 appearances in Blue from 2021-2024 as well as being our captain in the 2023/24 season! He left in the summer to continue playing at a step three level with Folkestone Invicta but after irregular game time, comes back on loan to The ‘Gate to help us finish as high as possible and end the season strongly!
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Tushaun Walters
Joined: 28th February 2025
Position: Midfielder
Squad No: 7
Age: 25 (25th March 2000)
Sponsorship: Home – Paul Newsome, Away – Paul Newsome
TT as he is also known, played for Tottenham and Chelsea’s youth academies before joining non-league! He has also played for Maidstone, Ramsgate and Hastings United, just to name a few but his best spell in terms of stats came at Herne Bay from 2019-2021 where he made 33 appearances, scoring 11 goals! Walters will add pace and skills to our frontline for a crucial end of season run where we look to finish as high in the playoff places as possible!
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Peter Doherty
Joined: 4th July 2025
Position: Attacker
Squad No: 10
Age: 46 (12th March 1979)
Sponsorship: The Libertines
Born in Hexham, Doherty made the switch to the ‘Gate this summer. The 46 year old musician is known worldwide for his ability to Rock n Roll crowds around the world while touring with the Libertines. Having played in over 13 countries, Doherty can Run, Run, Run and Wont look back into the Sun while playing. It is time for a new hero. Up the Bracket
