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[Pink Panther]

I couldn't make this game but - oh dear - what a terrible end to the game!

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I did this one, as I fancied a day out somewhere different, rather than Dartford again.

The ground is as basic as it gets, just one step below the lowest NLS level with all its ground grading requirements, but for me it's where a village community club like Minster belongs rather than groundsharing at Ramsgate as they did last season.

The venue has a cricket square in the centre, with a roped off football pitch on one side, and a pavilion with changing rooms at the end nearest the gate. Programmes and mugs of tea were on sale from the pavilion entrance.

The match was closely contested for the most part, but the 2nd in the table hosts grew more dominant during the final quarter. The deadlock was finally broken with less than 10 minutes remaining when the referee paused for a few seconds before awarding a penalty for a rather careless challenge inside the edge of the box, a decision hotly disputed by the visiting players. Dan Adams converted from the spot, and just 2 minutes later captain Tom Coyne doubled their lead with a thumping header from a corner kick. It was a little harsh on mid-table Peckham when substitute Josh Belsey added a third in stoppage time, although his beautifully weighted chip shot at the end of a counter attack was undoubtedly the most aesthetically pleasing moment of a chilly but sunny afternoon.

I'm not sure how they calculated the declared attendance figure of 56 in an open ground with no gate money taken. My headcount, after attempting to filter out substitutes and team staff, was around half that figure.

 

[editor]

I think it would have been best if the ref had blown up for full time around about this point in the game:



[Full Time: Peckham 2-5 Snodland Scum]

 

[editor]

Utterly shocking performance from Peckham today being literally outclassed by a group of schoolboys at Ramsgate. Full time 1-4.

Great day out though.

 

[SimonH23]

I've only been able to watch a few games this season, and thought we looked alright at the start of the season. What's happened to the team - injuries and unavailability of players?

 

[editor]

Here's some pics from Sat:

In photos: Peckham Town torn apart by a team of schoolboys at Ramsgate Athletic, Sat 4th Jan 2025

Non league supporters will know that sometimes the best part of the day isn’t the game itself; it’s the travelling to distant grounds with fellow fans and checking out the local pubs a…

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[Bugpowder Dust]

I could probably Google this, but what's the difference between Ramsgate FC and Ramsgate Athletic? They both play in red at the same ground, seems odd, unless athletic is the name for the B team.

 

[Al Crane]

I could probably Google this, but what's the difference between Ramsgate FC and Ramsgate Athletic? They both play in red at the same ground, seems odd, unless athletic is the name for the B team.

2 different clubs. Name change for Ramsgate Athletic last summer.

This will explain more: Kent County League side Ashford rebrand themselves to Ramsgate Athletic in order to galvanise the public support from the local Thanet community | Kentish Football

 

[Paula_G]

2 different clubs. Name change for Ramsgate Athletic last summer.

This will explain more: Kent County League side Ashford rebrand themselves to Ramsgate Athletic in order to galvanise the public support from the local Thanet community | Kentish Football

Who used to be Ashford but don’t play in Ashford and are not to be confused with Ashford United! Not be confused with? Who are they trying to kid?

 

[pompeydunc]

2 different clubs. Name change for Ramsgate Athletic last summer.

This will explain more: Kent County League side Ashford rebrand themselves to Ramsgate Athletic in order to galvanise the public support from the local Thanet community | Kentish Football

But now have a link with Ramsgate FC, so it's basically their U16/17 team (pre Academy). Apparently they have nicked all the best players from Margate too. They were well drilled and quick... Still no excuse for pathetic first half display from the adult team!

 

[editor]

Relive the misery in sway-o-vision, thanks to Veo's "intelligent recording solution."

Veo | Match 4 Jan 2025

Watch Ramsgate Athletic FC matches on Veo. This video is recorded automatically using Veo's intelligent recording solution.

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[Paula_G]

The Peckham Feminista were hoping to be back in action on Saturday after our last before Christmas against South London Laces was called off due to high winds. This time it wasn’t the weather that beat us, though looking at the forecast the pitch would have been more suited to bandy than soccer. The game was called off after the opposition informed us they were unable to book a pitch for the game. We’re back in action next Saturday when we’re due to play SheDees kicking off at 1:30pm on Clapham Common.

 

[SimonH23]

Eek. How many teams go down from the Premier Division this season - presumably four?!

 

[SimonH23]

*Answered my own question - it's 4: SCOR 2425 KCFL

 

[Paula_G]

The Peckham Feminista moved up to second spot in the LWSFL at the midway point of the season with a comprehensive 2-0 win over a determined SheDees side. Both goals came in the first half, both excellent goals the result of great buildup play and clinical finishing though it might have been a different story had yours truly not got down to block a fierce shot with the legs. The second was endemic of our domination. The opposition made some outstanding saves to keep them in touch but it wasn’t until the last 10 minutes or so that I even touched the ball! That was to pick up an overhit through ball! A few seconds later had to react quickly to push away a close range shot but further opportunities came at the other end. With 7 games left it looks like being another season going right down to the wire.

 

[editor]

Although it was a splendid day out, Tenterden now go into my list of teams I'll probably hold a grudge against forever, on account of their shitty pitch, complaining super Puritanical spectator, gobby bench, over celebrating team, dodgy officials and Uber Gammon who called us morons for appealing a penalty.

They did get plus points for the lovely town and the handy nearby Waitrose that was perfect for a half time refuelling.

Here's some pics from the game:

In photos: Seven goal thriller as Peckham Town lose at Tenterden Town, Sat 18th Jan 2025

Hardy Peckham fans making the five hour round trip to the pretty town of Tenterden in Kent, had to watch their team suffer yet another defeat. Despite taking an early lead, the score was 3-4 at fu…

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And also some pics of the aforementioned lovely town:

Tenterden in twilight – 25 evening photos of a picturesque Kent town -

Surrounded by Kent’s tranquil countryside, Tenterden is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ashford in south east England. Here's 25 photos taken around the High Street as night began to fall on a chilly January Saturday. The Cinque Ports website provides this potted history of the town...

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