Ramsgate F.C.

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Full nameRamsgate Football Club
Nickname(s)The Rams
Founded1945
Ground Southwood Stadium, Ramsgate
Capacity3,500
OwnerJames Lawson
ManagerBen Smith
League Isthmian League South East Division
2022–23 Isthmian League South East Division, 2nd of 20
Website Club website

Ramsgate Football Club are a football team based in Ramsgate, Kent, England. They are currently members of the Isthmian League South East Division and play at the Southwood Stadium. The main local rivals of the club are Margate who are situated just 4 miles away. When the two teams meet, it is known as the Thanet derby.

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History

The earliest incarnation of Ramsgate FC had played since at least 1886 but folded in 1924, with local rivals Ramsgate Glenville taking over their Southwood Stadium. Glenville did not reform after World War II and a new club dubbed Ramsgate Athletic took over Southwood. The club retained the Athletic name until 1972.

Athletic played in the original incarnation of the Kent League from their formation until the collapse of the league in 1959. This was the club's best period for nearly 50 years, with two consecutive league titles, several county cups, and a run to the first round of the FA Cup. With the collapse of the Kent League the Rams migrated to the Southern League, where they initially did well but were forced to resign and drop down to the re-formed Kent League in 1976.

For nearly thirty years the club performed well without seriously challenging for promotion, but their fortunes changed in 2004 with the return of former manager Jim Ward. He led the club to two consecutive championships (Kent League Premier Division and Isthmian League First Division), taking the club into the Isthmian League Premier Division for 2006–07, which therefore offered the first derby matches for many years against Isle of Thanet rivals Margate. In the club's first season in the Premier Division the Rams finished in 9th place, and followed this with an even better season in 2007–08, finishing in 5th place to reach the play-offs, although they were beaten 2–1 in the semi-final by Staines Town. The Rams also won the Isthmian League Cup, beating AFC Sudbury on penalties at Dartford's Princes Park ground. The following season, however, Ramsgate finished bottom of the table and were relegated.

The 2023–24 season saw Ramsgate reach the second round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in the club's history, defeating National League club Woking 2–1 in the first round to earn a trip to League Two side AFC Wimbledon, who won the match 5–0. [1] [2] [3]

Stadium

Ramsgate (red shirts) take on AFC Wimbledon in December 2007 AFCWimbledonRamsgate.jpg
Ramsgate (red shirts) take on AFC Wimbledon in December 2007

Ramsgate play their home games at the Southwood Stadium, Price's Avenue, Ramsgate, CT11 0AN.

Southwood Stadium was the home of earlier Ramsgate clubs Ramsgate Town and Ramsgate Grenville, and became the home of Ramsgate Athletic upon their foundation after the Second World War. The largest crowd registered at the ground was 5,038 for the visit of local rivals Margate in 1955. [4]

Supporters

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The old logo of the club

In the 2007–08 season, Ramsgate's average attendance was 369, the twelfth highest figure in the Isthmian League Premier Division. For the visit of rivals Margate the crowd was 1,210, nearly double the attendance at any other match. The 2011–12 season had an average attendance of 159, 2012–13 was 157, 2013–14 was 269, 2014–15 was 248, 2015–16 was 207 and 2016–17 was 237. [5]

Current squad

As of 17 March 2024 [6]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of England.svg  ENG Tom Hadler
3 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Jack Parter
4 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Alex Brefo
5 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Craig Stone
6 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Bode Anidugbe
7 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Benny Bioletti
8 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Jack A Paxman
9 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Joe Taylor(captain)
10 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Jordan Green
11 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Alfie Paxman
12 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Deshane Dalling
12 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Matthew Attenborough-Warren
No.Pos.NationPlayer
13 GK Flag of England.svg  ENG Archie Simmons
14 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Medy Elito
15 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Lee Martin
16 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Jack S Paxman
17 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Michael West
18 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Sinnkaye Christie
19 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Joe Turner
20 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG TJ Jadama
-- DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Dan Johnson(on loan at Sheppey United)
-- DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Louie Procopi(on dual registration with Canterbury City)
-- MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Tristan Holden(on dual registration with Ashford F.C.)
-- FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Wes Hennessy(on dual registration with Deal Town)

Club officials

Ramsgate FC

President: Lord Pendry
Directors: James Lawson
Vice-Presidents: Martin Able, Kevin Barham, David Butler, Ian Heath, Paul Jefcoate, Richard Lawson, Malcolm Mitchell, Steve Redford, Foy Turner, Colin West
General Manager: Ian Heath
Club Secretary: Caroline Greenfield
Matchday Secretary: Kevin Barham
Media Officer: Dan Whitehead
Safety & Welfare Officer: James Lawson
Equality & Diversity Officer: Elliot Austin
Programme Editor: Martin Able

Football management

Manager: Ben Smith
Assistant manager: Reion McFarlane
First Team Coaches : Seb Tidey & Sean Hill
Goalkeeping coach: Lee Hook
Physiotherapist: Georgina Dean

Managerial history

NameDatesAchievements
Flag of England.svg Bob Harrop 1978 – 1981
Flag of England.svg P.Gilbert1981 – 1983
Flag of England.svg S.Jest1983 – 1985
Flag of England.svg L.Smith1985 – 1989Kent Senior Trophy Winners 1988 & 1989
Flag of England.svg Vic Medus1989 – 1990
Flag of England.svg Bob Wickens1990 – 1992
Flag of England.svg Paul Rimmer/ Flag of England.svg Lennie Lee1992 – 1993Kent League Cup Winners 1993
Flag of England.svg Lennie Lee1993 – 1996Kent League Cup Winners 1994 & 1995/Kent League Charity Shield Winners 1994 & 1995
Flag of Scotland.svg Jim WardJuly 1996 – June 2001Kent League Charity Shield Winners 1997/Kent League Champions 1999/Kent Senior Trophy Winners 1999/Kent League Cup Winners 2001
Flag of England.svg Peter HookJuly 2001 – March 2004
Flag of Scotland.svg Jim WardMarch 2004 – April 2012 Kent League Champions 2005/Kent League Cup Winners 2005/Kent League Charity Shield Winners 2005/Isthmian League Division One Champions 2006/FA Cup 1st Round 2005-06/Isthmian League Cup Winners 2008/Isthmian League Premier Play Offs 2007-08
Flag of England.svg Tim DixonApril 2012 – February 2014
Flag of England.svg Dean Hill & Mark Weatherly (Caretaker managers)March 2014
Flag of England.svg Justin LuchfordMarch 2014 – May 2014
Flag of England.svg Dean HillMay 2014 – January 2015
Flag of England.svg Simon HalseyJanuary 2015 – May 2015
Flag of Scotland.svg Jim Ward/Danny WardMay 2015 – January 2017
Flag of England.svg Lloyd Blackman January 2017 – December 2018
Flag of England.svg Nick DavisDecember 2018 – September 2019
Flag of England.svg Jason Lillis October 2019 – December 2019
Flag of England.svg Matt LonghurstDecember 2019 – April 2022
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Steve Lovell April 2022 – January 2023
Flag of England.svg Jamie CoyleFebruary 2023 – April 2023
Flag of England.svg Ben SmithMay 2023 – PresentNew Records - FA Cup 2nd Round 2023-24/FA Trophy 1st Round 2023-24

Honours

Records

Former players

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References

  1. ↑ "Ramsgate 2–1 Woking: Eighth-tier Ramsgate make FA Cup second round". BBC Sport. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "FA Cup second round: Eighth-tier Ramsgate out to shock AFC Wimbledon in 'day on telly'". BBC Sport. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Ali al-Hamadi caps AFC Wimbledon rout to end Ramsgate's FA Cup fairytale". Guardian. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  4. ↑ Ramsgate Pyramid Passion
  5. ↑ "Attendances: Southern Counties East League Premier Division". Tony's English Football Site. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  6. ↑ "Squad". Ramsgate F.C. Archived from the original on 3 May 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  7. ↑ Ramsgate at the Football Club History Database
  8. ↑ Ramsgate Athletic at the Football Club History Database
  9. 1 2 Mike Williams & Tony Williams (2020) Non-League Club Directory 2021, p573 ISBN   978-1869833848
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