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Tom Hadler would like to see Ben Smith stay on at Ramsgate following his return as interim manager. Smith, who left by mutual consent in June, was back in the dugout last week after successor Tony Russell’s shock departure. Russell resigned after 25 days in charge with Smith taking the reins for the Rams’ 3-2 friendly victory over Bearsted. The former Herne Bay boss led Ramsgate to a runners-up finish in Isthmian South East and the FA Cup second round last season. “I’ve got a really good personal relationship with Ben, so I was very disappointed to see him go,” said Hadler. “But it’s football,…

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