Cash came pouring in at Deal Town FC’s fundraising match to help rebuild the burned down clubhouse last night (Wednesday).

Despite only 150 people coming through the gates to watch two veterans teams take on the present first team, club spokesman Phil Moore said "It was a huge success from the club’s point of view."

It was on Thursday, October 6 that the almost complete clubhouse went up in flames - reducing years of fundraising and grant applications to a pile of burnt out metal.

"it was a huge success from the club's point of view." – club spokesman, phil moore

Almost three weeks later, the first match at the Charles Ground was played, with 22 of the club’s former players walking onto the pitch resulting in a score of 9-2 to the present team.

"On the gate we raised £500 and the raffle raised £150," added Mr Moore.

how can you help your club?

donations can be made to the deal town fire fund directly, by paying cash into a dedicated account set up at the hsbc in deal's high street.

paying in details are: sort code: 401910, account number: 61486071

Man of the match was Lee Bosson, picked by Deal Town stalwart Tony Tregunno.

A sponsored bike ride and a collection around all of the town’s pubs will take place on Sunday.

Organised by Deal Town supporter Peter (Twiggy) Branch, the bike ride sets off in the afternoon with men dressed as nuns on bikes.

A quiz will be held at Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square on Friday, November 18. Entry is £5 a person. There will be a buffet supplied by the club.
Deal DJs Mike Hardman and Gee Begg have also volunteered to hold a DJ dance night at the Welfare Club on Friday, December 9.