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Title race not over yet

Title race not over yet

Ramsgate striker Joe Taylor says anything can happen on the final day of the Isthmian South East season.

Margate’s hopes hang on midweek match at Cheshunt

Margate’s hopes hang on midweek match at Cheshunt

Margate boss Mark Stimson has praised the fighting spirit of his team after refusing to give up on their survival hopes.

Ramsgate’s record-breaker

Ramsgate’s record-breaker

Joe Taylor has spoken of his pride at becoming Ramsgate’s all-time record goalscorer.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Margate are still in there fighting for their Isthmian Premier future after winning their penultimate match of the season.

Stimson: Not enough training time Gate’s undoing

Stimson: Not enough training time Gate’s undoing

Boss Mark Stimson believes a lack of regular training time is a key factor behind Margate’s struggles this season.

I don’t know what else we can do

I don’t know what else we can do

Manager Ben Smith will still consider this season a success even if Ramsgate miss out on the league title.

Smith: Cray Valley bullied us

Smith: Cray Valley bullied us

Ben Smith felt the occasion got to some of his players after Ramsgate snatched a draw against title rivals Cray Valley.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Margate’s Isthmian Premier survival hopes were dealt a blow - but Chatham secured a play-off place and Isthmian South East’s top two locked horns.

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Report: Title race in balance after thrilling finish

Report: Title race in balance after thrilling finish

Alfie Paxman scored an injury-time equaliser as Ramsgate fought back from two down against Isthmian South East title rivals Cray Valley.

“Those who come to the game will be in for a treat!”

“Those who come to the game will be in for a treat!”

Ramsgate’s big midweek win has set up perfectly a top-of-the-table clash against Cray Valley.

Boss Stimson expecting no gifts for Gate

Boss Stimson expecting no gifts for Gate

Boss Mark Stimson isn’t expecting any favours from his former club in Margate’s Isthmian Premier survival bid.

Manager hails Gate fighting spirit

Manager hails Gate fighting spirit

Mark Stimson wants Margate to keep showing the same level of fight they have done in their last three matches as they attempt to avoid relegation.

Turn up and we can beat anyone

Turn up and we can beat anyone

Ben Smith says Ramsgate must maintain the levels they showed in their fightback against Sittingbourne if they are to win the league title.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Margate extended their unbeaten Isthmian Premier run in their battle against relegation to three matches as they drew at home to Cray Wanderers.

Smith: Bottlers tag is outrageous

Smith: Bottlers tag is outrageous

Ben Smith has hit back at critics who have suggested Ramsgate are “bottling” the league.

Dominant teenager claims prestigious title

Dominant teenager claims prestigious title

A kickboxing club have been celebrating after one of their teenagers became a British champion.

Stimson: Draw can point the way for Gate

Stimson: Draw can point the way for Gate

Boss Mark Stimson is calling upon Margate to use their home draw against promotion-chasing Enfield as a springboard in their survival bid.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Debutant Destiny Oladipo was sent off after five minutes as Margate’s Isthmian Premier relegation worries deepened despite ending their losing run.

Stimson: Show us what you can do

Stimson: Show us what you can do

Manager Mark Stimson thinks some of Margate’s senior players owe the club big performances in their fight against relegation.

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We don’t need Thanet derby to get a crowd

We don’t need Thanet derby to get a crowd

Ben Smith says Margate’s league status is irrelevant to Ramsgate as the Thanet clubs face the possibility of swapping divisions.

Gate boss still upbeat on survival prospects

Gate boss still upbeat on survival prospects

Manager Mark Stimson insists he has seen enough from Margate’s squad to believe they can secure Isthmian Premier survival.

Coach banned after referee threatened during under-16 match

Coach banned after referee threatened during under-16 match

An ill-tempered youth match was abandoned after the referee accused one of the coaches of threatening behaviour - leading to a lengthy ban.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Danny Parish scored twice on his return to Ashford as Sittingbourne thrashed his old club in Isthmian South East.

Game for Paris

Game for Paris

Middle-distance runner James West insists he is good enough to qualify for this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris - after a strong start to the year.

Blackman sees red in Gate defeat

Blackman sees red in Gate defeat

Sam Blackman was sent off in relegation-threatened Margate’s latest defeat and Mark Stimson admits he needed his skipper to take more responsibility.

Warren on Ramsgate move

Warren on Ramsgate move

Midfielder Matt Warren has jumped from mid-table into a title fight by joining Ramsgate from Sevenoaks.

Margate post six-figure loss

Margate post six-figure loss

Margate’s accounts show a significant six-figure loss for the past 12 months.

All to play for in title race

All to play for in title race

Ramsgate striker Joe Taylor is relishing one of the closest Isthmian South East title races in years.

Margate boss not surprised at interest in teenage striker

Margate boss not surprised at interest in teenage striker

Margate’s academy striker Vinnie Bowman is back for another week on trial at a Championship side.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

All the drama came at the death as Herne Bay drew at Erith & Belvedere in Isthmian South East.

Manager Stimson: Doubts were creeping in

Manager Stimson: Doubts were creeping in

Margate boss Mark Stimson has spoken of the psychological challenges he’s faced after he ended a near 10-month wait for a competitive win.

Turner on Ramsgate move

Turner on Ramsgate move

Joe Turner is determined to enjoy himself at Ramsgate after cutting short a break from football to join their Isthmian South East title challenge.

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Ex-Angels favourite back in Kent

Ex-Angels favourite back in Kent

Former Tonbridge winger Joe Turner is back in Kent football.

Smith: I got it completely wrong

Smith: I got it completely wrong

Manager Ben Smith says he’s to blame for Ramsgate’s first home defeat of the season.

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Stimson: It’s ‘man time’ for Margate

Stimson: It’s ‘man time’ for Margate

Manager Mark Stimson thinks it’s now “man time” for Margate as they desperately look to turn their miserable Isthmian Premier form around.

‘They’re just saying to me that they’re backing me’

‘They’re just saying to me that they’re backing me’

Manager Mark Stimson has praised the support he has received from relegation-threatened Margate’s board - as he targets further additions.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Ramsgate lost their unbeaten home record at the top of Isthmian South East.

Report: Chats edge hard-fought derby

Report: Chats edge hard-fought derby

Promotion-chasing Chatham Town battled to a hard-fought Isthmian Premier home derby win over severely out-of-form Margate.

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