Walsh of the Gate

Margate had a new midfielder as they took on- and defeated- Lancing at Culver Road on Saturday, Max Walsh the owner of the new name on the team sheet.

Max joined Gate from divisional rivals Ashford United, where he had made twelve appearances and scored four goals this season, following fifteen appearances last season. He joined the Nuts and Bolts in February 2024, making the move from East Grinstead Town, where he had been perhaps the stand out performer, coming to the attention of United when he scored four goals against them in a six nil victory at the end of September! Those four goals were amongst nine he scored for the Wasps last season, in twenty nine appearances.

He made his Town debut in February 22, and made thirteen appearances as that season came to an end, followed by forty three during the 22-23 campaign. He joined the Wasps from Bexhill United, but he hadn't been there long, as he started the 21-22 campaign at Sevenoaks Town, making fifteen appearances. He was previously with AFC Uckfield Town, and with Hastings United.

He ran the London Marathon earlier this year, in a more than respectable three hours and seventeen minutes.