Thanet sport

Olutade makes winning Gate injury return

Striker Ibrahim Olutade enjoyed a winning Margate injury comeback on Saturday.

Gate player-manager on penalty calls

Player-manager Ben Greenhalgh felt the worst refereeing performance of his football career cost Margate in their loss to leaders AFC Croydon Athletic.

Rams pay tribute to much-loved Ronnie

Inspirational Ramsgate fan Ronnie Megrath has died from motor neurone disease at the age of 66.

Ramsgate fixture reversed

Ramsgate’s Isthmian Premier fixture at Wingate & Finchley has been reversed.

FA Trophy third qualifying round weekend round-up

Interim manager Rod Stringer helped Welling United move on from a dramatic - and unusual - few days with an FA Trophy victory at Royston Town.

Isthmian South East weekend round-up

Two-goal striker Eniye Amgbaduba inspired Faversham to a hard-fought Isthmian South East success at Hastings United.

‘I’m not after your place’ – Taylor’s phone call to May

Ramsgate boss Ben Smith has told how a phone call from Joe Taylor to Mitchell May laid the foundations for the pair’s new strike partnership.

The Folkestone Rotary Half-Marathon - in pictures

If you took part in Sunday’s Folkestone Rotary Half-Marathon don’t miss Barry Goodwin’s picture gallery to see if you were captured on camera!

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Dartford ended a six-match winless streak with an Isthmian Premier victory against Cheshunt at Princes Park.

Greenhalgh’s Gate relief

Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh felt relief rather than delight after he scored Margate’s stoppage-time weekend winner.

‘I had to pay them some money to get out of my deal’

Joe Taylor was so determined to rejoin Ramsgate that he paid Billericay to get out of his contract.

Lilly’s medal haul

Thanet AC’s Lilly Beckett returned from the World Transplant Games with not one, but three medals.

Taylor takes pay cut to rejoin Ramsgate

Record goalscorer Joe Taylor has taken a pay cut to rejoin Ramsgate - and says he wishes he’d never left.

Love Island star Ronnie rejoins old club

Defender Ronnie Vint has rejoined Margate as manager Ben Greenhalgh contends with a lengthy injury list.

We’re playing for Ronnie, says Rams boss

Ben Smith says Ramsgate are playing for supporter Ronnie Megrath as he battles Motor Neurone Disease.

Smith: Supporters play a massive part

Manager Ben Smith has hailed Ramsgate fans for their “incredible” support at the weekend.

Familiar face returns to Margate

Margate have boosted their midfield options by bringing Henry Young back to Hartsdown Park from Dover.

FA Trophy round-up

Three second-half goals saw Ashford United defeat Herne Bay in the FA Trophy on Saturday.

Isthmian League round-up

Unbeaten Folkestone Invicta are up to third in Isthmian Premier.

Unprecedented road trips for Margate

Player-manager Ben Greenhalgh admits he cannot recall a run of away matches quite like the one his Margate side are playing through.

Taylor expected to start against Rams

Darren Beale expects Ramsgate record goalscorer Joe Taylor to line up against his old club this weekend.

‘We will keep pushing him’

Striker Ibrahim Olutade’s attitude has been praised by Margate player-boss Ben Greenhalgh.

‘It’s always been a club where you’re in it together’

Ben Smith has called for unity as Ramsgate find their feet after a tricky start to life in the Isthmian Premier.

Taylor move sets up Ramsgate reunion

Former Ramsgate striker Joe Taylor is set to line up against his old club next month - after signing for Billericay.

Rams improving with every game

Ben Smith can see the improvement at Ramsgate despite back-to-back defeats for his side.

Margate player-manager upbeat ahead of busy period

Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh is looking at the positives as Margate face up to a busy period of early-season fixtures.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Forward Sam Folarin got the game’s only goal in early high-fliers Chatham’s Isthmian Premier home victory over Cheshunt.

FA Cup preliminary round weekend round-up

It proved to be an incredible - and goal-laden - weekend in the FA Cup preliminary round for Kent clubs!

'New £1m skatepark is a great idea - but local kids risk being excluded'

A project is underway to fund free skateboards after fears local disadvantaged children will be excluded from a new £1m park.

Boxers’ gr-eight medal return!

PEJ ABC Margate came away from the Manchester Box Cup with a glut of medals.

Hake’s men ready for champions after opening-day shutout

Chatham Town overcame a stern opening-day challenge and are now preparing to welcome last season’s promoted champions.

Gate player-boss Ben on Blackman

Sam Blackman scored in Margate’s opening-day draw - and player-boss Ben Greenhalgh expects he’ll get chances to chip in with more goals this season.

‘Sometimes you just know how to win’

Manager Ben Smith hopes Ramsgate’s winning mentality will help them negotiate a tough start to the season as injuries mount.

Greenhalgh on Gate’s opening-day match

Ben Greenhalgh has mixed emotions on Margate’s opening-day Isthmian South East visitors having already started their season ahead of Saturday’s match.