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Welcome to the home of the Margate Independent Supporters Association..
From here you can find out about our forthcoming events and how to join MISA.
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Away travel
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Many of you will be aware that MISA have stopped organising coaches for travel to away matches. The decision was taken after the number of supporters wishing to go in this way fell off and we began to make a loss, something which we were not prepared to allow given that our main aim is to raise cash for the club. Recently attendees have been travelling by car.
With regards to the the Harrow Borough match if there are supporters travelling to Harrow who have space in their vehicles and who are willing to take others please could they let me know. (Keith Lewis 01843 226963)
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MISA committee meeting
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A reminder to all committee members that the next committee meeting will be held this Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 in the social club commencing at 7.30 pm. I hope you are all able to attend.
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MISA article from Horsham programme 14/3/09
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‘Working to help our football club’
It’s not often I am struck dumb, albeit temporarily, although I am sure there are many who would wish to see me so immobilised! But that is what happened on an extraordinary evening in Essex when March ‘came in like a lion’ two days late. The voice was in full flow when ‘the lights went out all over Europe’. Well actually it was Park Lane and much of Canvey Island that was plunged into darkness but I’ve always liked that quote from1914! Power cuts are not so unusual but the normal consequences simply lead to us fumbling for the invaluable torch only to find the battery has been removed or has leaked before switching to search for candles which would be discovered if only we had a torch! In desperation we stupidly reach for the light switch! Generally the electricity is restored as quickly as it failed prompting a return to TV viewing, no harm done. Not so on this fateful occasion. An evening of astonishing drama, a script that no-one could have foreseen, was cruelly brought to a premature end, the cause of the silence. After 83 minutes of tense action we were preparing to party after seeing an exceptional performance from our young team, belying both their lowly league position and the loss of Dan Young, two contentious yellow cards I venture to add, which saw them march into an unassailable lead. Once the reality had sunk in and we had inched our way, splashing through ankle deep puddles, to the sanctuary of the social club an impromptu inquest began. Who knew what the outcome would be? Well in hindsight no-one. But at the time there were one hundred and one offerings about the same number of Ryman League rule books that mysteriously circulated in the minds of the gathering! By now we should know the decision that could define our season. Stripping away the obvious bias let’s hope the decision has been based on fairness.
The ‘first this way then that way’ judgement over the Tilbury/Ramsgate cup tie, the result having been contested due to a rule breach, shows the difficulties that administrators face. In this case Tilbury were reinstated into the Ryman League cup ‘mitigating circumstances’ being cited. These two words, printed in the report of the verdict must, as at last weekend, give ourselves reason for hope. But why are the management committees of leagues, and the Ryman is not alone as the Conference has found itself embroiled in controversy this season, unable to deal with infringements uniformly and promptly? Should they now sit down and spend time making their rule books comprehensive, concise and watertight?
Last week, at the Dartford game, MISA made someone in the crowd very happy and it had nothing to do with the mouth-watering burgers!! Even though the person was not a regular visitor to Hartsdown he is considering returning after collecting a cheque for £1,000, his number having come up in the weekly lottery. You too could be a lucky winner but only by taking part for just £1 per week. Anyone wishing to join please see a committee member to obtain the appropriate form. We are steadily creeping towards our original target of 1,000 members which when reached would provide the club with a very useful annual income of £20K. Help us make it.
‘Blues News’ is available from today at the recession beating price of £1. All profits made on the magazine, and we have been in the black previously, go to the club. The editorial team is already working on the next one and would welcome articles. If interested speak with John Parker or a committee member.
Today we see red balls again! Let’s hope we have enough to see us through the 90 minutes; last week in the windy conditions so many seemed to be bombing the seventh tee! Once more please give generously to the Red Nose appeal.
Part of Sunday morning is spent perusing over the league table in an attempt to calculate where we will be the following week and beyond. Mystic powers definitely required! What chance has any-one got with teams waiting to see if they are going to lose points whilst others (us!) are waiting to see if they are going to gain points. All I know is that the recent improved form gives us prospects of survival whatever happens off the field of play but not going back to Canvey would be a bonus! Enjoy the game and continue the encouragement noticeable of late.
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MISA article from Dartford programme 7/03/09
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‘Working to help our football club’
One of the delights of watching a live game on a Saturday is that, for some, they can be someone else, this small episode in a week being entirely different from the many others that surround it. I guess the word ‘escapism’ sums it up succinctly. It struck a cord after the last home match when a colleague told me that my character during the rest of the week was so unlike that when my mind was concentrating on Gate’s fortunes. I wasn’t sure if this was a compliment or criticism but when he said he acted in an identical fashion I took it to be the former! I tend to be wrapped up in my own little world whereas others share their experiences in the form of a group activity, namely ‘The Choir’! Singing at games is not new nor is setting lyrics to the popular ditties of the day and even back in the 1960s some of the results were controversial, the focal point often not politically correct. But generally the vocals are good-humoured banter generously sprinkled with clever witticisms. Yes they do at times offend the listener, mainly stewards!, but where would we be without them? Much was made about the improved atmosphere against Boreham Wood a lot of that being down to our own choir who have constantly tried to incite the home support this season. Even on our travels, when their number has been shrivelled to the fingers on one hand and they’ve encouraged the grey-haired baritones to join them, they have been magnificent ambassadors for the club. Spare a thought, then, for the fans of a Premiership club who, despite dwindling attendances, were rebuked on two fronts. Firstly they were warned about their constant standing in the all–seated stadium, thank goodness we don’t have such a dilemma, and then, laughably, chastised for singing too loudly! The response embodied the spirit of the terraces as the choir chanted ‘it’s just like watching a film!’. Priceless.
The aftermath of Weymouth’s 9 – 0 drubbing was the reported £1million made by supporters betting on the opposition to win, the figure, admittedly, later questioned by one bookmaker. Now if my arithmetic is correct, and I’m sure Cookie could confirm, for that total of winnings to materialise with Rushden and Diamonds priced at 13/8 an investment by one or more individuals of £615K would have had to be made. It strikes me that if they were in fact fans of the Dorset club they would have helped the club in its’ hour of need before the event, given they had that level of cash, or most certainly after. No wonder the F.A. are investigating a very fishy state of affairs.
During our working lives we have all come across employees who were absent from or late for work for reasons that tested the imagination. Just how many grandmothers do we have?! But the footballer, not from the Premiership nor even the Championship, who missed the start of training came up with a ‘pearler’. He couldn’t leave his home, aka his mansion, as he couldn’t open his electric gates and had to wait for his gardener to arrive to sort the problem! It’s a different world out there!
Today we see a red ball in play the Ryman League’s idea to ‘do something funny for money’ as Red Nose Day approaches. Let’s hope our lads go on to pot as many ‘reds’ as they can in the snooker pocket that is the Dartford net! Don’t forget to give generously to the bucket collection this week and next.
The quiz pops up again shortly, next Friday March 13th in fact, here at Hartsdown. The format remains the same the entry cost being £3 per head which includes food. It promises to be a night of fun as in the past, not too testing with the chance for everyone to excel or not! To book a place ring Keith Lewis (01843 226963). There have been some production problems with ‘Blues News’ so apologies if it is not on sale this afternoon; if not available fingers crossed that all will be resolved by next week.
From the goal that didn’t cross the line (Boreham Wood) to the goal that only the referee didn’t think was fine (Wealdstone). Do these decisions have a bearing on the end of season outcome? Not half! We were cushioned by the two goal lead which meant the first incident became no more than a talking point but in the second case, a perfectly good goal denied in the time added on at the end of the first half, it had a devastating effect as it seemed to fire up the home side grateful for their good fortune. So the task remains daunting, possibly 15 to 18 points from the last nine games depending on what happened last Tuesday at Canvey Island. The lower third teams are all battling heroically as must we. Let’s make it twelve on the pitch today by making our voices heard. Enjoy yourselves.
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