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Greenhalgh: Hobbs in a league of his own

Greenhalgh: Hobbs in a league of his own

Margate player-manager Ben Greenhalgh rates goalkeeper Reece Hobbs as good as some No.2s in National League South.

Taylor makes National League South move

Taylor makes National League South move

Title-winning captain and record goalscorer Joe Taylor has a new club after leaving Ramsgate.

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Margate’s solid base to build from

Margate’s solid base to build from

Margate player-manager Ben Greenhalgh has been reflecting on an impressive first season in charge.

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Paragolfer Powell makes finals history

Paragolfer Powell makes finals history

A 67-year-old has become the first-ever Paragolfer to reach England Golf’s Race To Woodhall Spa final.

Tribute to club legend after Kent cup victory

Tribute to club legend after Kent cup victory

Stansfeld under-23s beat Margate under-23s in the Kent Intermediate Cup final after twice coming from behind to take the tie to penalties.

Goal machine Taylor announces shock Rams exit

Goal machine Taylor announces shock Rams exit

Record goalscorer and title-winning captain Joe Taylor has announced he is leaving Ramsgate.

Ben: We’ve unfinished business

Ben: We’ve unfinished business

Margate boss Ben Greenhalgh hopes to persuade his in-demand players to resist lures from elsewhere and go again next year after their play-off defeat.

Rams boss on exits of Martin and Ellul

Rams boss on exits of Martin and Ellul

Boss Ben Smith has wished Lee Martin well as the midfielder leaves Ramsgate for a first managerial role.

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Clinical finishing seals cup-final victory

Clinical finishing seals cup-final victory

Three first-half goals paved the way for West Wickham to win the Kent Junior Cup C Final at Chatham's Maidstone Road ground.

Wings’ new manager appointed

Wings’ new manager appointed

A former Gillingham, Dover, Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Ramsgate midfielder has been handed his first managerial role as he takes over at Welling United.

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‘You’ve got to give them credit’

‘You’ve got to give them credit’

Margate player-boss Ben Greenhalgh admitted the difference was in both penalty areas during their play-off semi-final defeat.

Report: Margate beaten in play-off semi-final

Report: Margate beaten in play-off semi-final

Margate's season came to an end despite an excellent display in their play-off game at Burgess Hill on Tuesday night.

Ray still full of running

Ray still full of running

Ray Butler only began running aged 60 - but at 78 he’s showing no signs of slowing down and will be on the startline for Sunday’s London Marathon.

Margate’s cautious approach to weekend challenge as play-offs await

Margate’s cautious approach to weekend challenge as play-offs await

Margate are heading towards the play-offs in top form - but the schedule ahead isn’t easy.

‘I don’t put any personal money into the side at all’

‘I don’t put any personal money into the side at all’

Ramsgate chairman James Lawson says the club will remain self-sustaining in the Isthmian Premier next season.

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The Folkestone 10-mile - in pictures

The Folkestone 10-mile - in pictures

KM Group photographer Barry Goodwin’s latest picture gallery captures the runners in full flight at the Folkestone 10-miler - are you among them?

Title hero TJ: I’ve got the keys to the club, it means so much to me

Title hero TJ: I’ve got the keys to the club, it means so much to me

It was fitting that TJ Jadama should score the goal that set Ramsgate on their way to securing the title.

Give us the credit we deserve, says title-winning boss

Give us the credit we deserve, says title-winning boss

Manager Ben Smith says he hopes Ramsgate get the credit they deserve after winning the Isthmian South East title.

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Report: Ramsgate clinch league title

Report: Ramsgate clinch league title

Ramsgate are celebrating after winning the Isthmian South East title.

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Gate player-manager eyes more derby days

Gate player-manager eyes more derby days

Margate’s Ben Greenhalgh feels fans in the area deserve a big Thanet derby - and admits the onus is on his team to ensure it remains next season.

Rams boss: We haven’t won anything yet

Rams boss: We haven’t won anything yet

Hundreds of travelling Ramsgate fans are hoping to enjoy a title party on Good Friday - but manager Ben Smith has stressed nothing is won yet.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Ramsgate are one win away from a first league championship in 19 years after coming from a goal down to thrash Three Bridges.

Disallowed goal key in Gate’s draw

Disallowed goal key in Gate’s draw

Margate player-manager Ben Greenhalgh has his say on the controversial moment from their six-goal Isthmian South East game at Sevenoaks.

‘I’d love to get 200 points over the two seasons’

‘I’d love to get 200 points over the two seasons’

Ben Smith has a unique target in mind after title-chasing Ramsgate surpassed 100 points for the season.

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Striker’s hat-trick joy in cup final victory

Striker’s hat-trick joy in cup final victory

Jai-cee Green scored a hat-trick as Sittingbourne hit double figures in the Merit Under-13 Girls Cup final.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Hythe Town were relegated from Isthmian South East while Ramsgate closed in on the title at the other end of the table.

Knight claims national win

Knight claims national win

Teenager Charlie Knight has been celebrating his latest victory which saw him become a national champion in Wigan.

Gate get defensive boost

Gate get defensive boost

A much-needed clean sheet helped Margate earn a third straight league win.

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‘Football is stressful but it doesn’t feel like that’

‘Football is stressful but it doesn’t feel like that’

Ben Smith says Ramsgate’s pursuit of the Isthmian South East title feels more like a social event.

Strike duo on target in final win

Strike duo on target in final win

Ramsgate had just enough firepower to win the Kent Merit Under-16 Boys Cup Final on Sunday.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Dover Athletic completed back-to-back Isthmian Premier victories for the first time since Christmas to retain their place in the top five.

Margate to host new ground tenants

Margate to host new ground tenants

A new club will groundshare at Isthmian League club Margate next season.

No major deadline-day plans for Gate

No major deadline-day plans for Gate

Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh doesn’t expect to add significantly to promotion-chasing Margate’s squad ahead of the non-league registration deadline.

Fan power boosts title-chasing Rams

Fan power boosts title-chasing Rams

Assistant manager Darren Beale paid tribute to Ramsgate’s “amazing” fans after a bumper turnout at Southwood on Saturday.

Whites trio to play in televised six-a-side league

Whites trio to play in televised six-a-side league

Dover boss Jake Leberl is refusing to be too critical of his players involved in a new competition - despite failing to ask for permission beforehand.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

An emotional afternoon at Sheppey United saw legendary club figure Ernie Batten remembered while Dartford hit the Isthmian Premier summit.

Walters’ instant impact at Gate

Walters’ instant impact at Gate

Player-manager Ben Greenhalgh hailed the impact of recent signing TT Walters after his starring role in Margate’s home win over Littlehampton.

‘It can change within a week’

‘It can change within a week’

Assistant boss Darren Beale has warned against complacency as Ramsgate push for the Isthmian South East title.

Kent Merit Under-15 Boys Plate Final

Kent Merit Under-15 Boys Plate Final

Player-of-the-match Harry Ebbs scored what proved to be the only goal in the Kent Merit Under-15 Boys Plate Final on Sunday.

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