Pete Doherty debuts, captains Margate FC in friendly

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Pete Doherty, frontman of The Libertines, captained Margate FC in a friendly match, marking his non-league football debut. He played briefly before being substituted. Doherty, wearing number 10, played against Tonbridge Angels, a match attended by approximately 600 spectators. Margate FC, sponsored by The Libertines, lost the game 3-2. The event was well-received, with the club's chairman expressing positive feedback. Doherty's future participation remains uncertain, but the band also owns a local hotel.


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