GROUND HISTORY TRAVEL

Defying BoroGuide predictions for 2006/7, Ebbsfleet United finished the season ten places above where it was thought they might, missing out on the playoffs by a mere four points. An appearance at the new Wembley Stadium in the FA Trophy final was only denied by defeat to Kidderminster Harriers in the semi-final.

In 2007/8, it was a case of all-change at the club though. As the Blue Square Premier name replaced Nationwide Conference, so did Ebbsfleet to former name Gravesend & Northfleet. It was a change that couldn't have foresaw what would ultimately be a revolution in football club ownership, as MyFootballClub took control of the club with 35,000 investors.

It was a change that seemed to work, however, as the club brushed off competition from champions-elect Aldershot, and Torquay United to lift the FA Trophy for the first time in their history. A promising start in the 2008/9 season quickly tailed off in the middle part of the campaign, and preparations for the 2009/10 season were hampered by a series of departures.

Coupled with an on/off transfer saga involving three players and York City, it made the average football fan wonder how Liam Daish could motivate himself to work in a scenario where thousands made the decisions above his head. The threat of reduced MyFootballClub membership brought about concerns of reduced revenue, and it Ebbsfleet United found life a struggle moving into 2010; indeed, the club lost its battle with the drop to Blue Square South.

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