Last weekend's Sussex cross country championships produced some historic individual results and the men's event saw the closest finish for ten years. At the end just two seconds separated the winner, Crawley's Gavin Thompson, from Brighton and Hove's
I am typing this article on Tuesday night by candle light as the power is out in our area of Burgess Hill. It is also the night of the lunar eclipse. My room-mate Demetric Reese just walked into the house and began making ghost noises. This is the type
A driver was killed after the car he was in left the road and smashed into a tree early today. The accident happened at 1.30am at Gillsmans Hill, St Leonards. The Citroen ZX Turbo Diesel saloon was the only car involved. Firefighters cut the driver free
The Archbishop of Westminster is expected to be made a Cardinal. Rumours have been circulating that the Most Rev Cormac Murphy-O'Connor - former Bishop of Arundel and Brighton - will be included on a list of almost 30 new Cardinals, whose duties will
Two more leagues in the county have scrapped cup football for the rest of the season as the effects of continuing wet weather kick in. At meetings last week the Brewers East Sussex and Covers West Sussex leagues decided that the only way they could salvage
I am writing to the Argus to express my growing concern about the poor standard of the Withdean playing service. I am certain it will have a negative influence on the Albion's promotion chances this season. Micky Adams has assembled a talented squad who
The FA have been handed a bonus they do not deserve with Sven-Goran Eriksson's early arrival as England boss. Adam Crozier and his colleagues saw their prayers answered when Eriksson quit his Lazio job this week. But am I the only person who believes
MONDAY: It's back to work for the players after their blank weekend as they prepare for the switched LDV Vans Trophy tie at Brentford. Matt Wicks, having recovered from a hamstring strain, is hit by a slight calf injury. Micky Adams is still focused on
Albion assistant Bob Booker has his eye on a promotion handful. Micky Adams' No. 2, an old hand at going up, is aiming for his lucky run to continue with the Seagulls. " I have been involved in four promotions, one with Brentford and three with Sheffield
SAMMY Donnelly praised the manner of Worthing's performance after in-form Whyteleafe held them to a goalless division one draw at Woodside Road. The Rebels manager said: "It was the best we played since we drew 2-2 away at Braintree before Christmas.
FIFTH-placed Arundel had to settle for a 3-3 draw with Lancing but manager Mick Rowland had no complaints. He said: "It was probably a fair result." Miles Scerri fired Arundel ahead but goals from Peter Montgomery and Simon Chapman put Lancing 2-1 up
T Andrew (January 4), states his concern over the demise of our song birds and suggests that the culprits could be peregrine falcons and sparrowhawks. Although these two species are increasing, I am not convinced they are wiping out our song bird populations
Your campaign to stamp out begging in Brighton and Hove misses an important point. While you have printed some excellent articles highlighting the difficulties homeless people face, you have consistently ignored the role of central government in making
Fifteen carp taken on feeder fished maggot had Bob Sutherland taking top spot on 24lb 4oz in the Isfield match fished on their Wilderness lake in East Grinstead. Cliff Jones had 21lb 2oz, Steve Hughes 19lb 4oz and fourth out of the 21 who fished for five
Eleven shots over four ends were key factors in the 27-20 win for Ron Panton, Laurie Bond, Norman Kennard and John Hopgood (Grattons). They won over Worthing Pavilion's Bernie Alcoe, Roger Faithfull, Ron Rebera and Colin Brown in the Sussex fours. The
Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club's latest winter series, the Numbum Series, is off to a great start. Sunshine and a force two wind made for a pleasant nine-lap sail, although members were a little cold after the hour-and-a-quarter sail. The number of
Horsham IV moved off the bottom of the Sussex Open League Premier Division after winning 7-2 at home to Brighton IV. Hamish White grabbed a hat-trick and Indy Kehra netted twice. Derek Robertson was also among the scorers. Saxons maintained top spot with
Francesca Scollo and Alan Wright appear to have been born to make the big time together. The Eastbourne 12-year-olds came into the world just two hours apart in the same hospital, attend the same school and are now top of their respective age group rankings
Last weekend's Sussex cross country championships produced some historic individual results and the men's event saw the closest finish for ten years. At the end just two seconds separated the winner, Crawley's Gavin Thompson, from Brighton and Hove's
The Archbishop of Westminster is expected to be made a Cardinal. Rumours have been circulating that the Most Rev Cormac Murphy-O'Connor - former Bishop of Arundel and Brighton - will be included on a list of almost 30 new Cardinals, whose duties will
On Monday evening I spent time helping to arrange the biggest referee's recrutiment drive ever organised by the Sussex FA. It's long overdue because most county associations are operating 20 per cent below capacity. In addition to a county-wide press
Two more leagues in the county have scrapped cup football for the rest of the season as the effects of continuing wet weather kick in. At meetings last week the Brewers East Sussex and Covers West Sussex leagues decided that the only way they could salvage
Like thousands of teenagers up and down the country Lee Farrell is an avid Manchester United fan and his favourite player is David Beckham. Unlike his contemporaries, however, Lee is deaf and has problems with his speech. But this has not stopped the
The FA have been handed a bonus they do not deserve with Sven-Goran Eriksson's early arrival as England boss. Adam Crozier and his colleagues saw their prayers answered when Eriksson quit his Lazio job this week. But am I the only person who believes
A LAST-MINUTE equaliser denied Langney Sports what would have been a well earned victory against eastern division promotion hopefuls Tonbridge. Sports had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Priory Lane after missing a glut of gilt-edged chances that should have
FIFTH-placed Arundel had to settle for a 3-3 draw with Lancing but manager Mick Rowland had no complaints. He said: "It was probably a fair result." Miles Scerri fired Arundel ahead but goals from Peter Montgomery and Simon Chapman put Lancing 2-1 up
T Andrew (January 4), states his concern over the demise of our song birds and suggests that the culprits could be peregrine falcons and sparrowhawks. Although these two species are increasing, I am not convinced they are wiping out our song bird populations
GLENN Burvill resigned as Saltdean United manager following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Three Bridges. Andy Johnson's 90th-minute penalty salvaged a point for the Tigers but it was not enough to stop Burvill quitting. Burvill, whose side have slipped down
Your campaign to stamp out begging in Brighton and Hove misses an important point. While you have printed some excellent articles highlighting the difficulties homeless people face, you have consistently ignored the role of central government in making
BOSS Billy Smith was given a vote of confidence after Crawley crashed out of the FA Trophy in humiliating fashion. Reds' chief executive John Duly blasted the Broadfield Stadium boo-boys who targeted Smith and reminded them how far the club has come since
ALBION manager Micky Adams has told Kidderminster boss Jan Molby to mind his own business after a penalty row. Molby was unhappy about Bobby Zamora's 80th-minute penalty which sealed a 2-0 victory for the Seagulls at Aggborough Stadium. Referee David
Lordberniebouffant sparked a right royal celebration at Fontwell when he won the second running of the Sussex National. Findon trainer Josh Gifford, who landed the Grand National itself with Aldaniti, sent out the unforgettably-named eight-year-old for
Newhaven's Matthew Barnes secured a superb 3-1 win over former professional Paul Davis (Hastings) in the East Sussex Championship at the Deluxe. After travelling to Hastings it was Barnes who got his eye in first with a 68-2 first frame win which included
Fifteen carp taken on feeder fished maggot had Bob Sutherland taking top spot on 24lb 4oz in the Isfield match fished on their Wilderness lake in East Grinstead. Cliff Jones had 21lb 2oz, Steve Hughes 19lb 4oz and fourth out of the 21 who fished for five
Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club's latest winter series, the Numbum Series, is off to a great start. Sunshine and a force two wind made for a pleasant nine-lap sail, although members were a little cold after the hour-and-a-quarter sail. The number of
Horsham IV moved off the bottom of the Sussex Open League Premier Division after winning 7-2 at home to Brighton IV. Hamish White grabbed a hat-trick and Indy Kehra netted twice. Derek Robertson was also among the scorers. Saxons maintained top spot with
Francesca Scollo and Alan Wright appear to have been born to make the big time together. The Eastbourne 12-year-olds came into the world just two hours apart in the same hospital, attend the same school and are now top of their respective age group rankings
Wilbur Johnson returns to Sheffield tonight insisting he has no regrets about swapping life with the title-winning Sharks for a season of struggle on the south coast. Brighton Bears had lost their last ten games in succession and will be going into tonight's
A Sussex hospital's record on urgent breast cancer referrals has been ranked the worst in England by a survey out today. The Good Hospital Guide says only 35 per cent of patients referred urgently to a specialist at Brighton Health Care NHS Trust see
On Monday evening I spent time helping to arrange the biggest referee's recrutiment drive ever organised by the Sussex FA. It's long overdue because most county associations are operating 20 per cent below capacity. In addition to a county-wide press
It's not often that players from the Worthing League are compared with Italian Seria A superstars. But Northbrook Reserves manager Colin Finnegan is purring about the player he likens to Lazio's Fabrizio Ravenelli. The man in question is Northbrook stalwart
The Sussex FA have launched an inquiry after a Brighton League match had to be abandoned. This when an angry supporter rushed on to the pitch and started to attack players with a wooden mallet. The match between Harbour View and Brighton Rangers in Division
Like thousands of teenagers up and down the country Lee Farrell is an avid Manchester United fan and his favourite player is David Beckham. Unlike his contemporaries, however, Lee is deaf and has problems with his speech. But this has not stopped the
Wick boss Carl Stabler has given up on the County League title and accused his players of lacking commitment. Stabler's blast came in the wake of Tuesday's 6-1 home defeat by Selsey, a result he described as "disastrous". The Crabtree Park outfit looked
Hot-shot Matt Allen was due to commit himself to Langney Sports for two more years this week. The former Saltdean striker, who has scored 18 goals this season, was due to sign a new contract on Thursday which will keep him at Priory Lane until 2003. And
Jimmy Melia's occupancy of the Goldstone hot seat for 311 days before pressing the self-destruct button signalled probably the most bizarre period in Albion's history. In his brief career as team manager Albion reached the FA Cup final, only to taste
Albion trialist David Birmingham cannot believe his bad luck. The Portsmouth left-back's debut for the reserves against Northampton at Worthing on Wednesday night was cut short at half time by an ankle injury. It was a case of lightning striking twice
A LAST-MINUTE equaliser denied Langney Sports what would have been a well earned victory against eastern division promotion hopefuls Tonbridge. Sports had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Priory Lane after missing a glut of gilt-edged chances that should have
HASTINGS Town stretched their unbeaten run to four matches with a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford in the eastern division. The home side were never in the hunt and did well to keep the score down with some resolute defending.Town could have had points
GLENN Burvill resigned as Saltdean United manager following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Three Bridges. Andy Johnson's 90th-minute penalty salvaged a point for the Tigers but it was not enough to stop Burvill quitting. Burvill, whose side have slipped down
BOSS Billy Smith was given a vote of confidence after Crawley crashed out of the FA Trophy in humiliating fashion. Reds' chief executive John Duly blasted the Broadfield Stadium boo-boys who targeted Smith and reminded them how far the club has come since
ALBION manager Micky Adams has told Kidderminster boss Jan Molby to mind his own business after a penalty row. Molby was unhappy about Bobby Zamora's 80th-minute penalty which sealed a 2-0 victory for the Seagulls at Aggborough Stadium. Referee David
Lordberniebouffant sparked a right royal celebration at Fontwell when he won the second running of the Sussex National. Findon trainer Josh Gifford, who landed the Grand National itself with Aldaniti, sent out the unforgettably-named eight-year-old for
Newhaven's Matthew Barnes secured a superb 3-1 win over former professional Paul Davis (Hastings) in the East Sussex Championship at the Deluxe. After travelling to Hastings it was Barnes who got his eye in first with a 68-2 first frame win which included
As I write the rivers are back up again and in flood. This follows a brief spell of normal levels when anglers were beginning to drift back to find the fish in feeding mood. On the Sussex Ouse a pike of 20lb and several in the 15lb to 16lb range were
The 'old firm' of Pat Pearce and Jean Bowles, so invincible for many years in Sussex women's bowls, could not master Gloria Michael and Rita George. Pearce and Bowles were defeated in the area quarter-finals of the national pairs at King Alfred. Michael
Denton Island did not prove a happy hunting ground for Sussex in their home leg of the Home Counties League match against Surrey. The four rinks lost 78-61. Only one of the four was successful, yet at the away venue in Egham, Sussex had three winning
Ollie Page, one of Lancing's most successful Topper sailors, was hoping to be in full training in the RYA Transitional Squad. He is sailing a 29er with Fleur Stanley from the Bough Beech Sailing Club as crew. Stanley has not been in the best of health
I am typing this article on Tuesday night by candle light as the power is out in our area of Burgess Hill. It is also the night of the lunar eclipse. My room-mate Demetric Reese just walked into the house and began making ghost noises. This is the type
Wilbur Johnson returns to Sheffield tonight insisting he has no regrets about swapping life with the title-winning Sharks for a season of struggle on the south coast. Brighton Bears had lost their last ten games in succession and will be going into tonight's
A driver was killed after the car he was in left the road and smashed into a tree early today. The accident happened at 1.30am at Gillsmans Hill, St Leonards. The Citroen ZX Turbo Diesel saloon was the only car involved. Firefighters cut the driver free
A Sussex hospital's record on urgent breast cancer referrals has been ranked the worst in England by a survey out today. The Good Hospital Guide says only 35 per cent of patients referred urgently to a specialist at Brighton Health Care NHS Trust see
It's not often that players from the Worthing League are compared with Italian Seria A superstars. But Northbrook Reserves manager Colin Finnegan is purring about the player he likens to Lazio's Fabrizio Ravenelli. The man in question is Northbrook stalwart
The Sussex FA have launched an inquiry after a Brighton League match had to be abandoned. This when an angry supporter rushed on to the pitch and started to attack players with a wooden mallet. The match between Harbour View and Brighton Rangers in Division
Wick boss Carl Stabler has given up on the County League title and accused his players of lacking commitment. Stabler's blast came in the wake of Tuesday's 6-1 home defeat by Selsey, a result he described as "disastrous". The Crabtree Park outfit looked
Hot-shot Matt Allen was due to commit himself to Langney Sports for two more years this week. The former Saltdean striker, who has scored 18 goals this season, was due to sign a new contract on Thursday which will keep him at Priory Lane until 2003. And
Jimmy Melia's occupancy of the Goldstone hot seat for 311 days before pressing the self-destruct button signalled probably the most bizarre period in Albion's history. In his brief career as team manager Albion reached the FA Cup final, only to taste
I am writing to the Argus to express my growing concern about the poor standard of the Withdean playing service. I am certain it will have a negative influence on the Albion's promotion chances this season. Micky Adams has assembled a talented squad who
MONDAY: It's back to work for the players after their blank weekend as they prepare for the switched LDV Vans Trophy tie at Brentford. Matt Wicks, having recovered from a hamstring strain, is hit by a slight calf injury. Micky Adams is still focused on
Albion trialist David Birmingham cannot believe his bad luck. The Portsmouth left-back's debut for the reserves against Northampton at Worthing on Wednesday night was cut short at half time by an ankle injury. It was a case of lightning striking twice
Albion assistant Bob Booker has his eye on a promotion handful. Micky Adams' No. 2, an old hand at going up, is aiming for his lucky run to continue with the Seagulls. " I have been involved in four promotions, one with Brentford and three with Sheffield
HASTINGS Town stretched their unbeaten run to four matches with a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford in the eastern division. The home side were never in the hunt and did well to keep the score down with some resolute defending.Town could have had points
SAMMY Donnelly praised the manner of Worthing's performance after in-form Whyteleafe held them to a goalless division one draw at Woodside Road. The Rebels manager said: "It was the best we played since we drew 2-2 away at Braintree before Christmas.
As I write the rivers are back up again and in flood. This follows a brief spell of normal levels when anglers were beginning to drift back to find the fish in feeding mood. On the Sussex Ouse a pike of 20lb and several in the 15lb to 16lb range were
Eleven shots over four ends were key factors in the 27-20 win for Ron Panton, Laurie Bond, Norman Kennard and John Hopgood (Grattons). They won over Worthing Pavilion's Bernie Alcoe, Roger Faithfull, Ron Rebera and Colin Brown in the Sussex fours. The
The 'old firm' of Pat Pearce and Jean Bowles, so invincible for many years in Sussex women's bowls, could not master Gloria Michael and Rita George. Pearce and Bowles were defeated in the area quarter-finals of the national pairs at King Alfred. Michael
Denton Island did not prove a happy hunting ground for Sussex in their home leg of the Home Counties League match against Surrey. The four rinks lost 78-61. Only one of the four was successful, yet at the away venue in Egham, Sussex had three winning
Ollie Page, one of Lancing's most successful Topper sailors, was hoping to be in full training in the RYA Transitional Squad. He is sailing a 29er with Fleur Stanley from the Bough Beech Sailing Club as crew. Stanley has not been in the best of health
