ramsgate

[Guest]

Time will tell. Margate do ignore local youngsters. I remember watching a certain Leroy Lita as a youngster playing for Margate resies. I wonder what happened to him? He wasn't good enough for the mighty Gate. Maybe it was because he couldn't make it to London training that he couldn't break into the team. There are good local youngsters, it just seems Ramsgates lack of wage budget allows them to give them a chance. Don't kid either, Margate would be far more proud of succeeding with homegrowns!

Plus I would have thought that players would fight harder to win for their home town

[Arran]

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Who's got Thanet Waste written on their shirts? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/busted.gif" alt="" />

LOL, not Ramsgate!

[Guest]

Rubbish Give any local Ramsgate/Margate player a chance to play at a bigger club else-where they would leave in a flash <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

 

Now come on lads would it not be great to see any team from Thanet do well.and Red is such a nice colour!come along and a nice cup of tea,served by some great girls. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/chloe.gif" alt="" />

[Gringo]

No anon as i go to most Margate away games but i do know some fans do watch Ramsgate. I on the other hand apart from watching Margate play at southwood, have never watched Ramsgate.

[jkmaskell]

Trying to attract us with a little T&A? I dont think we are that fickle...although...when is the next home match? Im curious <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

NO NO NO don,t think any Margate supporters are fickle,all I,m suggesting is,is that when Margates away andRams are at home you,d be warmly welcomed up Southwood,for some great food ,chilled beer and Tasty staff.Next home game Tues.Lets support Thanet Talent (that,s our hospitality staff) <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[jkmaskell]

It was a joke Rams hen...dont worry.

[Guest]

That's right, Gate of Rams, local players have more pride and are less likely to move just for money...such as Mo.

[Rob_Butler]

Dont know , but ours have J Mcarthy or something or other. You say are club is in financial trouble? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/achso.gif" alt="" /> with crowds of atleast 250 expected at most home games i would say that is okay as Redbridge only got 79 Saturday.

[jkmaskell]

Indeed, Redbridge looks to be in some trouble, especially reading some of their posts. there doesnt seem to be much of a feel good factor.

 

My concern is that according to Ramsgates last accounts their expenditure was increasing while their income was falling. I dont know what the situation is now but Im guessing attendance figures of 200 doesnt sound great to me. Perhaps Im wrong. Id at least like to know about the attendance figures...is 250 for example typical for Ramsgate? As we all know Im relatively new to Thanet football.

[Guest]

Most if not all clubs at this level end up in financial trouble sooner or later. Redbridge actually got 60 and they don't have their own ground so have to pay rent. Fisher are in a similar situation but they have a rich backer (Griffiths reputedly on £1,300 a week! Though I think that must be exaggerated).

[Guest]

James, Ramsgate averaged 120 last year when they won the Kent League. First home crowd this season was 244 v Tooting. 194 v Whyteleafe on Saturday.

I remember going to Southwood in the mid-80s there was about 40-50 there. That was when Thanet football was at its very lowest ebb. Margate (then Thanet United) would only get 150. Amazing that both clubs survived all that.

Crowds for both clubs are currently at their best for about 30 years.

[Rob_Butler]

I think even the most *bitter* fan would admit that the game on Saturday was bound to be a poor turnout simply because it was a lunch time kick off. But i would be worried if our gate dropped 200 spectators , like one clubs attendance did in the Ryman Premier who i can not remember at the moment .

[jkmaskell]

That team gets attendance figures right now 4 times bigger than yours...

[Guest]

Is a lunchtime kick-off a hindrance? Worthing had their best crowd of the season on Saturday for a 1pm.

[Rob_Butler]

How many games they played at home 2? 3?

 

Many people are at work do not wish to get up at 7 to get the coach an other types of interuptions

[Guest]

Why would home fans need to get up at 7?

[Rob_Butler]

if you are coming from W'LEAFE the coach would probally leave at 8:30. Understood?

[Porka]

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FF! said:
if you are coming from W'LEAFE the coach would probally leave at 8:30. Understood?

You're relying on other teams bringing in fans then...can't attract anyone from your own town?

Other than Dover you won't get many away fans in your league. Even in the Premier, Maldon and Redbridge brought no more than half a dozen between them.