Ebbsfleet United has changed football history by being the first club owned by an online or web community, myfootballclub.co.uk with over 25,000 Memberships in 122 countries. MyFootballClub gives owners the chance to vote on club matters such as team selection and player transfers. Soccer and british football fans who bought a stake in Ebbsfleet United have the chance to plan the future of the Game, at the website since it launch on Thursday, April 26th 2007. The club was formed from two local british football teams Gravesend and Northfleet, the team are now signing contracts with well established football talent. One of the very local and largest sponsorships in non-League football was made by Eurostar, who operate trains from nearby Ebbsfleet International railway station. Recently Ebbsfleet United club's myfootballclub.co.uk owners released a statement which revealed they aim to raise an extra £25,000 per month in 2009 to pay for next season. During last seasons Ebbsfleet United played teams such as:
Ebbsfleet United manager Liam Daish.
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