southwood

[Guest]

how many will visit southwood next season for the big games for example RAMSGATE v DOVER for example? just wondering how many gate fans would come or if they are all against the rams

[jkmaskell]

Being as this is a Margate FC fan forum, I doubt we're all going to be rushing to the ticket stands. Im certainly not going to be. Margate first...

[ooh!!bodyform]

for once mr maskell i agree!

[jkmaskell]

Dont worry about the Mr Maskell....James is fine. It makes me feel like Im in an interview!

[Guest]

Don't worry, I've not set foot in Hartsdown Park myself for over 20 years. I got seasick looking at the slope.

Guess I'll have to go to the league fixture in 2006-7 though, sounds like you guys will have flattened it out a bit by then. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[jkmaskell]

Its flat now...why dont you have a look?

[Guest]

Think how large the crowd will be if Margate draw Ramsgate in one of the cups, seeing as there is now only one division separating the teams!!!

I think the capacity of both grounds would be pushed!

I even think the friendly would be a sell out if publicised well enough, just a pity a two-legged game couldn't be arranged so both grounds are attended well.

Maybe a local company might like to sponsor a Thanet charity shield, would keep the rivalry exciting?? Any thoughts??

Will Hartsdown be ready anytime soon, forgive me for my ignorance.

[Guest]

Yo, hood rat, do you remember that whole Gazette cup vibe, back in the day? But some bloodclot stopped it...

[jkmaskell]

Currently the drainage and irrigation systems are being installed. Its on schedule so that a couple of psfs can be organised before the start of the season.

[Guest]

It would be great if there was a competitive game. Now there are three chances - FA Cup, FA Trophy and Rymans League Cup.

How's the work going on at Hartsdown, is there confidence it will be finished for opening fixture on 20th August?

[Guest]

no chance to many Flint Stones

[MargateFan]

Seems to be well on track, the drainage is in, topsoil and turf planned for the next fortnight, seating and floodlights ordered. Looks pretty good for readiness for the new season.